Anil Kuril

Cybersecurity. Privacy. Resilience. Transformation. For over two decades, I’ve led technology and security for one of India’s largest banks—protecting millions of customers while enabling innovation at scale. From modernizing core banking as CTO to fortifying defences as CISO & DPO, I bridge strategy, governance, and cutting-edge tech to deliver trust in a digital-first world. Award-winning technology and security leader with over two decades of experience driving Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Transformation, and IT Resilience in the banking sector. Currently serving as Chief General Manager – CISO & Head of DPO at Union Bank of India, I lead enterprise-wide strategies that protect millions of customers, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate innovation. Formerly Chief Technology Officer, I led large-scale modernization programs including core banking upgrades, cloud adoption, API integration frameworks, and digital business platforms—laying the foundation for the Bank’s digital-first strategy. As the Bank’s first Data Protection Officer, I am steering compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) and embedding privacy-by-design principles into all business processes. Recognized as CII – CIO of the Year, Financial Express – Visionary Leader, and Dataquest – Digital Leader, my expertise spans: • Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management • Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance (DPDP Act, GDPR readiness) • IT Strategy & Digital Transformation • Operational Resilience & Disaster Recovery • Core Banking & Fintech Integration A trusted voice in industry forums and policy discussions, I combine board-level governance experience with deep technical insight to deliver solutions that are secure, scalable, and future-ready. I believe in building high-performance teams that can anticipate change, adapt at speed, and drive transformation without compromising trust. Specialties: Cybersecurity | Privacy | DPO | CISO | CTO | Digital Banking | Resilience | Risk Management | IS Audit | Cloud | API Platforms | Governance | Innovation Leadership