Amit V.

Amit V.

Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Board-Facing Cyber Leader | IT & OT Security | Enterprise Risk & Resilience | Cloud & Critical Infrastructure

GMR GroupNew Delhi, Delhi, India

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Experience19+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Cybersecurity executive with 26+ years of experience leading enterprise risk, digital security transformation, and cyber resilience across complex infrastructure and multinational environments. Currently serving as Group Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for cybersecurity strategy protecting 95% of enterprise revenue and 11,000+ employees across India and international operations. Reporting to the Group Chief Information & Digital Officer and Risk Committee, and regularly presenting to the Board and Audit Committee on cyber risk posture and resilience strategy. Experienced in leading response to ransomware and nation-state threats, strengthening IT–OT security convergence, scaling cyber investment fivefold, modernizing security operations to achieve sub-1-hour MTTR, and institutionalizing third-party cyber risk governance. Strong focus on aligning cybersecurity with business growth, regulatory expectations, ESG priorities, and enterprise risk management frameworks.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • GMR GroupCurrent
    May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Information Security Officer, GroupCurrent
      May 2021–Present
    • Head, Cybersecurity Operations
      May 2021–Dec 2025
  • Nov 2017–May 2021· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Director of Cyber Security & Innovation
      Nov 2017–May 2021
    • National Director Strategy and Innovation
      Nov 2017–May 2021
  • Aug 2014–Nov 2017· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Lead assessor
      Aug 2015–Nov 2017
    • APAC Initiative Lead
      Aug 2014–Aug 2015
  • Oct 2009–Aug 2014· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Manager, Information Technology
      Oct 2009–Aug 2014
  • Aug 2008–Aug 2009· 1 yr
    • MBA with Distinction
      Aug 2008–Aug 2009
  • May 2007–Aug 2008· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Snr/Unit Manager
      May 2007–Aug 2008

Education

MBA

international business and global management

Hult International Business School

Msc IT

Computer Sceinece

Punjab Technical University

B.A. (Hons.) in Economics

Business/Managerial Economics

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College Of Commerce

Strategy is Innovation: How the Leaders of Tomorrow Create the Future

Emeritus

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Risk AssessmentIT RiskComplianceProject PlanningInformation TechnologyVendor ManagementAnalysisPlanningCisoCIOStrategyCIO Advisory ServicesProcess OptimizationCIOsInnovationCybersecurityGRCBusiness ContinuityITILIT Strategy