Amit Kumar has been appointed as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Niva Bupa Health Insurance, marking a new chapter in the company’s cybersecurity leadership journey. With close to two decades of deep-rooted expertise across cybersecurity operations, threat management, and IT security governance, Amit will play a critical role in fortifying the organization’s security posture and digital resilience.
Prior to joining Niva Bupa, Amit served as AVP, Cybersecurity at Goods and Services Tax Network, where he led major strategic cybersecurity initiatives across India’s national tax platform. His decade-long stint at Orange Business Services further reflects his capabilities, where he progressed from Sr. Security Specialist to CyberSecurity Manager, spearheading enterprise-level security programs and operational transformations.
Amit’s early career includes impactful roles at Ogilvy & Mather as an IT Security Analyst and HCL Infosystems as a Sr. Customer Engineer—laying a strong foundation in customer-centric security solutions. His proven track record in building secure enterprise environments positions him as a valuable addition to Niva Bupa’s executive leadership team.
With his appointment, Niva Bupa strengthens its commitment to cybersecurity innovation and robust data protection across the healthcare ecosystem.