Our Team
Our leadership team comprises some of Indias most respected CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, and senior technology strategists. Together, they bring decades of expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI adoption, IT governance, and enterprise innovation.
How we Work
Initiatives are led by Emerging Tech Leaders in their respective locations.
Governing Council – Works closely with all chapters to integrate efforts, share resources, and create a unified platform for networking.
Chapter Leaders – Emerging Tech Leaders will head local chapters, driving events, networking, and collaborative learning in their regions.
Advisory Council Collaboration – The Governing Council partners with the Advisory Council to provide strategic direction, mentorship, and support.
Governing Council & Founding Members
Dharmesh Shirish Anjaria
Executive Director, Dynacons Systems
Radhakrishna Gopalkrishna Pillai
Ex-CIO, Agilus Diagnostics | Founding Member, CIO KLUB
Raghu Natha Reddy Siddamurthy
Ex-CIO, UTI Mutual Fund I EX Governing Body Secretary, CIO KLUB
Rajesh Ishwarlal Panchal
CIO, INOX AP Pvt Ltd., Former Secretary CIO Klub Mumbai.
Tejas Shah
Chief Technology Officer, Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors Pvt Ltd.
Kishore Daryanani
Director, Ambit Software Pvt Ltd., Ex GB Member CIO Klub
Chapter Management Committee
Shaju Nair
SecretaryUTI Mutual Fund, SVP – Head IT – Enterprise Architect, IT Operations
Anupkumar A Nair
TreasurerHead IT Infrastructure, DC Operations Cyber Security & GRC, Agilus Diagnostics Ltd.
Prajwal Suresh Kumar
Executive Committee MemberGlobal IT Head, ACG
Dipesh Narendra Shah
PresidentDigital Chief Technology Officer, Thermax Ltd.
Parag Deshmane
PresidentGlobal Operations and Core IT Infra , Alfa Laval
Tejas Kotak
SecretaryVP Info Tech , XBP Global
Prashant Deshmukh
TerasurerCorporate IT Manager , Venkys India Ltd.
Karishma Kumar
Executive Committee MemberCIO , SkodaAuto Volkswagon India
Suhas Deshmukh
Executive Committee MemberHead Infra and Networks , Trumpf India Pvt Ltd.
Gokulavan Jayaraman
PresidentMahindra & Mahindra , Infosec Leader
Ajith Joel Peter
SecretaryThe Ramco Cement Ltd , AGM IT
Satheesh Babu K
TerasurerChallani Jewellery Pvt Ltd , Dy GM Infrastructure & Cloud
Santhosh Kumar
Executive Committee MemberKoito Manufacturing Ltd , AGM IT
Bharathidasan GD
Executive Committee MemberLifecell International Pvt Ltd , GM IT
Satish Palani
Executive Committee MemberPanasonic Appliances India Pvt Ltd , Head - Enterprise IT Services