BHARAT CXO

Leadership Spotlight | Amit Kaushik Amit Kaushik has been elevated to Senior Cluster Head at Gro Digital Platforms. This promotion recognizes his strong leadership in driving sales growth, market expansion, and operational excellence across key regions. In his expanded role, Amit will continue to lead high-performing teams, strengthen channel partnerships, and accelerate business growth through data-driven sales strategies and customer-focused execution, further contributing to the organization’s growth objectives. With over a decade of experience spanning logistics, digital platforms, telecom, and retail, Amit has built a strong track record in sales leadership, distribution management, revenue growth, and team development. Prior to this elevation, he served as Cluster Head at Gro Digital Platforms, where he successfully led large-scale sales operations and expanded market reach. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at BlackBuck Limited, Reliance Jio, and Jumbo Group, gaining extensive expertise in channel management, business development, customer engagement, and regional sales strategy. His elevation reflects a consistent record of performance and a proven ability to deliver sustainable growth in competitive markets. #LeadershipSpotlight #AmitKaushik #GroDigitalPlatforms #HindujaGroup #SalesLeadership #BusinessDevelopment #MarketExpansion #RevenueGrowth #ChannelManagement #OperationalExcellence #Leadership #CorporateLeadership #DigitalPlatforms #CareerGrowth #BusinessGrowth Vivek Bhattacharya | Ashfiya Mujahid | Linda Davis | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Ritika Rathod | hafeez Shaikh | Atharva Parab | SkillTech | SKILL AI | Bimalendu Adhikari | Pravin kumar pujari

From Billions of Attacks to Intelligent Defense: The Future of the CSOC In the fourth clip of our podcast series Cyber Rakshak, we continue our conversation with Dhananjay Rokde, Chief Security Officer, Architect & Principal Advisor at iManEdge Digital Services Bharat, on how Security Operations Centers must evolve in the age of AI-driven cyber threats. As cyberattacks become faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly automated, traditional security operations models are being pushed to their limits. With Indian banks facing billions of attack attempts annually and threat actors leveraging AI to orchestrate multi-stage attacks, organizations need a fundamentally different approach to cyber defense. As discussed through the question—“Indian banks are already absorbing 2.72 billion attacks a year, and CERT-In is now warning about AI-orchestrated multi-stage attacks. How does this reshape what a CSOC needs to look like in 2026 — and is the human analyst still relevant?”—the future CSOC must combine advanced automation, AI-powered threat detection, real-time intelligence, and human expertise. Modern Security Operations Centers are evolving into intelligence-driven environments where automation handles speed and scale, while analysts focus on investigation, contextual understanding, strategic response, and decision-making. The real transformation is not about replacing human analysts—it is about augmenting them with intelligent technologies that enable faster and more effective threat response. Simply put, the CSOC of the future will be powered by AI, but guided by human judgment. #CyberRakshak #CyberSecurity #CSOC #SecurityOperations #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #ThreatDetection #CyberDefense #ThreatIntelligence #DigitalSecurity #TechLeadership #PodcastSeries #BharatCXO Vivek Bhattacharya | Tasleem Shaikh | Ashfiya Mujahid | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Archana Jaiswar | Gayatri Chavan | Linda Davis | Bimalendu Adhikari | Kartik Joshi | Dhananjay Rokde

From AI Connectivity to AI Security: Understanding the Risks of MCP In the third clip of our podcast series Cyber Rakshak, we continue our conversation with Dhananjay Rokde, Chief Security Officer, Architect & Principal Advisor at iManEdge Digital Services Bharat, on a rapidly emerging topic in enterprise AI security—Model Context Protocol (MCP). As organizations deploy AI agents across business functions, MCP is gaining momentum as a standard way to connect AI systems with enterprise applications, databases, workflows, and digital services. While this connectivity unlocks powerful automation and intelligence capabilities, it also introduces a new layer of security challenges. As discussed through the question—“MCP — Model Context Protocol — has emerged as the standard for connecting AI agents to enterprise systems. But it is also being called the next great vulnerability layer. How should enterprises think about MCP security?”—organizations must approach MCP with the same rigor applied to APIs, identity systems, and critical infrastructure. Securing AI integrations requires strong authentication, granular access controls, continuous monitoring, governance frameworks, and visibility into how AI agents interact with enterprise resources. As AI ecosystems grow, trust boundaries must be clearly defined and continuously validated. The real challenge is not enabling AI connectivity—it is ensuring that every connection remains secure, governed, and resilient against emerging threats. Simply put, as AI agents become more powerful, securing the pathways that connect them to enterprise systems becomes just as important as securing the systems themselves. #CyberRakshak #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MCP #AISecurity #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTrust #CyberDefense #RiskManagement #TechLeadership #PodcastSeries #BharatCXO Vivek Bhattacharya | Tasleem Shaikh | Ashfiya Mujahid | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Archana Jaiswar | Gayatri Chavan | Linda Davis | Bimalendu Adhikari | Kartik Joshi | Dhananjay Rokde

Leadership Spotlight | Ashok Jagetiya Ashok Jagetiya has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. He assumes this leadership role with extensive experience across finance, business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, transaction structuring, treasury management, and corporate governance. Prior to this appointment, he served as Chief Financial Officer – Adani Global Pte. Ltd., Singapore and Associate Vice President (Finance) at Adani Global Pte. Ltd., where he played a key role in strengthening financial operations and supporting strategic business growth initiatives. Over the course of his accomplished career, Ashok has held several senior finance leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Adani Green Energy Limited, General Manager (Finance & Accounts) at Adani Advisory LLP, Associate GM (Finance) at AWL Agri Business Limited, Senior Manager at Gopala Polyplast Ltd., and Manager (Finance & Accounts) at Marwar Hotels Limited. His appointment reflects a strong track record of financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and value creation, positioning him well to support the continued growth and transformation of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. #LeadershipSpotlight #AshokJagetiya #AdaniEnergySolutions #CFO #FinanceLeadership #CorporateFinance #BusinessStrategy #MergersAndAcquisitions #TreasuryManagement #CorporateGovernance #Leadership #CorporateLeadership #EnergySector #CareerGrowth #FinancialServices Vivek Bhattacharya | Ashfiya Mujahid | Linda Davis | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Ritika Rathod | hafeez Shaikh | Atharva Parab | SkillTech | SKILL AI | Bimalendu Adhikari | Pravin kumar pujari

From AI Innovation to AI Risk: Preparing for the Rise of Agentic Threats In the second clip of our podcast series Cyber Rakshak, we feature insights from Dhananjay Rokde, Chief Security Officer, Architect & Principal Advisor at iManEdge Digital Services Bharat, on one of the fastest-emerging cybersecurity challenges of the AI era—agentic AI-driven attacks. As organizations increasingly adopt AI-powered systems, the threat landscape is evolving just as rapidly. Security leaders are no longer concerned only with traditional malware or phishing campaigns. Autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents now have the potential to identify vulnerabilities, automate attack paths, and accelerate cyber operations at unprecedented speed and scale. As discussed through the question—“A Dark Reading poll in early 2026 found that 48% of cybersecurity professionals now identify agentic AI as the top attack vector for the year. McKinsey's internal AI platform Lilli was compromised in a red-team exercise in under two hours. What is the right response posture?”—organizations must shift from reactive security models toward continuous monitoring, AI governance, threat intelligence, and resilience-focused security strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of securing AI systems from design to deployment, establishing strong governance frameworks, conducting regular adversarial testing, and ensuring that security teams are prepared for AI-enabled threats. The real challenge is not whether AI will be used by attackers—it is how quickly organizations can adapt their defenses to keep pace. Simply put, the future of cybersecurity will depend on securing AI with the same urgency as deploying it. #CyberRakshak #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #AISecurity #CyberDefense #ThreatIntelligence #DigitalTrust #RiskManagement #TechLeadership #PodcastSeries #BharatCXO Vivek Bhattacharya | Tasleem Shaikh | Ashfiya Mujahid | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Archana Jaiswar | Gayatri Chavan | Linda Davis | Bimalendu Adhikari | Kartik Joshi | Dhananjay Rokde

From Compliance to Readiness: Preparing for the DPDP Era In the first clip of our podcast series Cyber Rakshak, we feature insights from Dhananjay Rokde, Chief Security Officer, Architect & Principal Advisor at iManEdge Digital Services Bharat, on one of the most significant regulatory developments shaping India's digital future—the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework. As data becomes one of the most valuable assets for organizations, privacy and data governance are no longer just compliance requirements—they have become business imperatives. The DPDP Rules have set a clear direction for how organizations must collect, process, protect, and manage personal data in a rapidly digitizing economy. As discussed through the question—“The DPDP Rules were notified in November 2025 with full enforcement on May 13, 2027. Where are Indian enterprises in their actual operational readiness today — and what should they have done six months ago?”—many organizations are still navigating the journey from policy-level awareness to operational implementation. Achieving compliance requires more than documentation. Enterprises need strong data governance frameworks, visibility into data flows, privacy-by-design practices, risk management processes, and organization-wide accountability to meet evolving regulatory expectations. The real challenge is not simply complying with regulations—it is building a culture where privacy, trust, and security become integral to business operations. Simply put, organizations that treat data protection as a strategic priority today will be better positioned for resilience, trust, and growth tomorrow. #CyberRakshak #DPDP #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #Governance #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust #Compliance #TechLeadership #PodcastSeries #BharatCXO Vivek Bhattacharya | Tasleem Shaikh | Ashfiya Mujahid | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Archana Jaiswar | Gayatri Chavan | Linda Davis | Bimalendu Adhikari | Kartik Joshi | Dhananjay Rokde

Insightful conversations. Industry leaders. Future-focused innovation. Excited to witness the exchange of ideas at the Smart Future of BFSI & NBFC India Summit & Awards 2026, where leaders across banking, NBFCs, fintech, and digital transformation are coming together to discuss the future of financial services. As the Media Partner, Bharat CXO is proud to support a platform that brings together visionaries driving growth, innovation, customer experience, and transformation across the BFSI ecosystem. #BharatCXO #MediaPartner #BFSI #NBFC #FutureOfFinance #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AI #Fintech #CustomerExperience

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Ashutosh Dubey Ashutosh Dubey has started a new position as Lead-Innovation Strategy at Jio Financial Services. In this flagship corporate leadership capacity, Ashutosh will take full strategic and operational ownership of driving deep tech innovation blueprints, orchestrating digital transformation frameworks, and scaling next-generation financial architectures. His landmark appointment arrives at a defining structural turning point for India's consumer finance, digital banking, and neo-banking landscapes. As the financial technology ecosystem rapidly shifts toward real-time processing, algorithmic risk mitigation, and hyper-personalized credit delivery, elite technology statesmanship is vital to translating breakthrough deep tech infrastructure into frictionless, secure, and highly inclusive financial services. Ashutosh brings a phenomenal depth of digital financial systems design, artificial intelligence orchestration, and blockchain engineering to his innovation strategy seat, backed by an exceptional career operating at the absolute cutting edge of public interest technology and core sovereign digital infrastructure. He transitions into this critical growth mandate with a formidable sector authority anchored by a distinguished professional journey featuring strategic execution at India's most prominent financial and regulatory institutions, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and ReBIT (Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.). This comprehensive, multi-layered background bridging hardcore payment systems design with sophisticated regulatory fintech architectures uniquely equips Ashutosh to accelerate Jio Financial Services' technological frontiers, build future-ready interoperable platforms, and anchor the company's market-defining position at the absolute vanguard of the digital finance economy. #LeadershipSpotlight #InnovationStrategy #JioFinancialServices #DeepTech #FintechIndia #DigitalTransformation #PaymentSystems #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialInclusion #ExecutiveAppointment Vivek Bhattacharya | Mahejabin Naik | Ashfiya Mujahid | Linda Davis | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Ritika Rathod | hafeez Shaikh | Atharva Parab | SkillTech | SKILL AI | Bimalendu Adhikari | Pravin kumar pujari

Leadership Spotlight | Ankit Arora Ankit Arora has been elevated to Managing Director at Accenture. With more than 15 years of experience across management consulting, CRM transformation, digital strategy, customer experience, and enterprise technology, he has played a significant role in helping organizations execute large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives. His elevation reflects a strong track record of delivering value-driven outcomes and leading complex transformation programs across industries. Prior to becoming Managing Director, Ankit held multiple leadership roles within Accenture and also served in consulting positions at Cognizant and Infosys. Throughout his career, he has led CRM strategy, Salesforce transformation, customer engagement, and digital implementation programs for global enterprises. He began his professional journey at PaGaLGuY, where he built a strong foundation in sales and marketing. His diverse expertise across consulting, technology, and business transformation continues to shape his successful leadership journey. #LeadershipSpotlight #AnkitArora #Accenture #ManagementConsulting #DigitalTransformation #CRMTransformation #CustomerExperience #EnterpriseTechnology #BusinessTransformation #Salesforce #Leadership #CorporateLeadership #TechnologyLeadership #CareerGrowth #Consulting Vivek Bhattacharya | Ashfiya Mujahid | Linda Davis | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Ritika Rathod | hafeez Shaikh | Atharva Parab| SkillTech | SKILL AI | Bimalendu Adhikari | Pravin kumar pujari

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 | Lohit Bhatia Lohit Bhatia has been appointed as Executive Director & Group CEO of Quess Corp Limited. In this flagship corporate executive capacity, Lohit will assume complete strategic, operational, and fiscal stewardship of the entire conglomerate, focusing on combining cutting-edge technology with human capital development, driving global expansion, and delivering long-term stakeholder value. His landmark elevation arrives at a defining structural turning point for India's formal employment, managed services, and workforce solutions economies. As the enterprise landscape undergoes rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence, automated staffing platforms, and evolving talent demands, elite human capital statesmanship is vital to translating high-velocity workforce deployment into pristine operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainable corporate profitability. Lohit brings a phenomenal depth of workforce management orchestration, large-scale staffing operations, and institutional customer engagement to his chief executive seat, backed by an exceptional career of nearly two decades building and scaling premier business services platforms. Demonstrating the ultimate trajectory of internal leadership excellence, he steps into this marquee apex role after driving monumental growth across several business units within Quess Corp and IKYA Human Capital Solutions, having served with distinction as President – Workforce Management, CEO – Staffing, Director – Staffing Solutions, and Vice President – Sales. His formidable sector authority is further anchored by robust prior commercial chapters at Laurent and Benon Management Consultants, ClearPlus Inc., and JCT Limited (The Thapar Group). This comprehensive, multi-layered background bridging hardcore grassroots sales execution and business development with sophisticated corporate governance and hyper-scale talent mobilization uniquely equips Lohit to accelerate Quess Corp's structural frontiers, maximize global delivery capabilities, and anchor the employment titan's market-defining position at the absolute vanguard of the global knowledge and labor economy. #LeadershipSpotlight #GroupCEO #ExecutiveDirector #QuessCorp #WorkforceManagement #HumanCapital #StaffingSolutions #BusinessServices #WorkforceTransformation #ExecutiveAppointment Vivek Bhattacharya | Mahejabin Naik | Ashfiya Mujahid | Linda Davis | Snehashish Chakkravarty | Ritika Rathod | hafeez Shaikh | Atharva Parab | SkillTech | SKILL AI | Bimalendu Adhikari | Pravin kumar pujari