New Delhi, June 5 -- The first week of June has seen a flurry of leadership movements across India's technology, cybersecurity, cloud and digital transformation ecosystem, with companies strengthening their executive benches amid growing investments in AI, cloud modernisation, and cyber resilience. Here's a roundup:
Manav Garg joins Emergent as Executive Chairman
AI startup Emergent has appointed Manav Garg as Executive Chairman, bringing on board a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with deep experience in building technology businesses. Garg, who co-founded Together Fund and previously founded Eka Software Solutions, will work closely with the leadership team to shape product strategy, business expansion and market growth. His appointment signals Emergent's ambitions to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Garg is expected to play an active role in scaling the company while continuing his engagement with the broader startup ecosystem.
Sanjit Talapatra joins RAH Infotech as VP, Cloud & Digital Transformation
RAH Infotech has appointed Sanjit Talapatra as Vice President - Cloud & Digital Transformation. In his new role, Talapatra will lead initiatives focused on enterprise cloud modernization, digital transformation and adoption of hyperscale cloud platforms. He brings extensive experience in helping organizations navigate complex technology transitions and optimize cloud investments. The appointment comes as enterprises increasingly prioritize cloud-native architectures and digital-first operating models. RAH Infotech expects Talapatra to strengthen its cloud services portfolio and deepen engagement with customers undertaking large-scale transformation programmes.
Axis Max Life Insurance elevates Ankit Singh to lead SOC and Cyber Security Operations
Axis Max Life Insurance has promoted Ankit Singh to head its Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Cyber Security Operations functions. Singh will oversee the company's cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat management and security operations capabilities. The move reflects the insurer's growing focus on cyber resilience amid rising digital adoption and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting the financial services sector. In his expanded role, Singh will be responsible for strengthening security frameworks, enhancing threat detection capabilities and ensuring robust protection of customer and enterprise data assets. (Read more)
Ajit Narayanan joins Angel One as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech firm Angel One has appointed Ajit Narayanan as Chief Technology Officer. Narayanan brings over 25 years of experience across consumer internet, ecommerce, digital healthcare and enterprise technology businesses. He has held leadership positions focused on platform engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud-native architectures and data-driven transformation. At Angel One, he will spearhead the company's technology roadmap, strengthen platform scalability and accelerate innovation initiatives. His appointment comes as digital financial services firms increasingly invest in AI, automation and advanced engineering capabilities to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. (Read more)
Table Space appoints Ashwin Chandrasekar as Chief Information Technology Officer
Managed workspace provider Table Space has named Ashwin Chandrasekar as its Chief Information Technology Officer. Chandrasekar will be responsible for leading the company's technology strategy, digital infrastructure and innovation initiatives. His appointment comes at a time when workspace operators are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, building operations and data-driven decision-making. In his new role, he will drive digital transformation programmes, strengthen enterprise systems, and support the company's growth plans with scalable, future-ready technology platforms. (Read more)
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