A seasoned technology leader with 27+ years of expertise across industries like Telecom, Media, FM, IT & ITES, specializing in technology, digital transformation, IT operations, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as ERP, AI, IoT, and Cloud. An MBA (IT) with an Honorary Doctorate in IT & Cyber Security, Anand holds advanced certifications from premier institutions including IIT Bombay, ISB, AIMA, IIM Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, DSCI, and CSI.
Recognized with numerous global and industry accolades, he actively contributes as a speaker, mentor, and advisor to several IT and technology forums.
His contributions to organizations and industries have earned him honors such as CIO 100, CIO Bharat, Global Cybersecurity Leadership, Global Catalyst Technology Award, CIO Power List, CXO Award, CIO 500, The World 200 CIO, CIO Crown, Global Security Leader, Elite CIO, IDC Insights Excellence, CIO 200, CIO of the Year, Innovative CIO, BIG 50 Cyber Security, Top 100 CISO (2017/18), Cyber Sentinel, Innovation and New Initiatives in Data Center Excellence Award, and InfoSec Maestros.