Rakesh (Kumar) Sandhu has stepped into the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Religare Finvest Limited (SME Loans), where he will lead the company’s information security strategy, governance, and defense framework. With nearly two decades of experience in network security, data center operations, and enterprise IT leadership, Rakesh brings a proven record of safeguarding digital ecosystems and enabling secure business growth.
Over his 19-year career, Rakesh has held key leadership roles at Religare Finvest, NaviSite, UnitedLex, and CMC Ltd., driving end-to-end transformations in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and risk management. His tenure at Religare spans over 8 years, where he rose through the ranks from Associate Vice President (IT Services) to Vice President IT, and now to CISO, a testament to his dedication, expertise, and leadership.
With his deep technical knowledge and leadership in building secure, scalable IT systems, Rakesh is set to strengthen Religare’s cyber resilience and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s digital security landscape.