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Yogendra Khaire

Chief Information Security Officer & Data Privacy Officer at Adani Energy Solutions Ltd

Adani Electricity•Mumbai

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

• Distinguished cybersecurity and data privacy leader with 30+ years of experience driving critical infrastructure protection, IT/OT governance, and regulatory transformation across the energy and utility sector. • Proven expertise in securing 24M+ smart meters, implementing enterprise-wide data privacy programs aligned with ISO 27001, DPDP Act 2023, and IEC 62443, and cultivating cyber resilience across complex operations. • Trusted advisor to CXOs, ministries, and regulators (NCIIPC, MoP, Sectoral-CERT), with a strong track record in risk governance, cyber crisis management, third-party risk, and regulatory compliance.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Adani ElectricityCurrent
    Sep 2018–Present· 8 yrs
    • Group Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2023–Present
    • Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
      Sep 2018–Mar 2023
  • Reliance Infrastructure
    Oct 1995–Sep 2018· 22 yrs 11 mos
    • Cyber Security Module Lead — R-APDRP, Bihar (BSPHCL)
      Oct 2015–Sep 2018
    • Cyber Security Module Lead — R-APDRP, Chhattisgarh (CSPDCL)
      May 2012–Oct 2015
    • IT Consultant — R-APDRP, Karnataka (BESCOM)
      May 2011–Apr 2012
    • Lead — Equipment Monitoring System (IoT) Implementation
      Nov 2008–May 2011
    • Lead — Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Implementation
      Apr 2007–Nov 2008
    • ISMS Implementation — Mumbai Distribution & Roads Businesses
      2006–Apr 2007
    • Centralized IT Helpdesk — Setup & Leadership
      Jun 2005–2007
    • Operations Management — Power Distribution
      Oct 1995–May 2005

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Computer / IT Administration & Mgmt. (Cyber Security in the Energy Sector)

Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Legislative Law

Intellectual Property Law

University of Mumbai

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Computer / Information Technology Administration and Management

Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Project ManagementTeam LeadershipLong-term Customer RelationshipsLeadershipProject PlanningVendor ManagementManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisData Privacy Risk ManagementProgram ManagementData Privacy LawStrategyStrategic PlanningTechnical DocumentationInternal auditor of ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 standard