Bengaluru 3rd October 2025: Angel One Limited, a leading FinTech player, announces the onboarding of Sridhar Govardhan as Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO), furthering its commitment to delivering a secure and resilient technology platform. As a recognised leader in cybersecurity, Sridhar brings over 25 years of experience, serving in leadership roles at CoinDCX, Flipkart and Wipro. With a proven track record of leading initiatives to build resilient, governance-aligned networks, Sridhar will play a vital role in enhancing Angel One’s Information Security and Cybersecurity, while also safeguarding client trust and business continuity by upholding the highest standards of data protection, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience across our platforms and infrastructure.
In his most recent role as Senior Vice President and Head of Information Security at CoinDCX, Sridhar designed and executed a comprehensive information security framework for Web 3.0, while preparing the company for and attaining key security certifications and standards. During his tenure, he filed a patent for a cognitive intelligence–based solution to secure crypto wallet private keys, reflecting his focus on innovation and resilience in virtual digital infrastructure.
Previously, as the Vice President and Head of Information Security at Flipkart, Sridhar built the company’s security governance and product security strategy, strengthening data protection across Flipkart group. At Wipro, he rose to Chief Information Security Officer, establishing one of the largest global incident response centers. Sridhar holds 3 granted patents in AI-driven cybersecurity, malware detection, and 2 patents (in-progress) in crypto and deception technology. Sridhar is recognized as privacy Leader of the Year (2024), Security Leader of the Year (2022) by DSCI (NASSCOM), and consistently ranked among India’s top security influencers. Sridhar holds an M. Tech from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Bangalore University.
Welcoming Sridhar to the leadership team, Ambarish Kenghe, Group Chief Executive Officer, Angel One Limited, “At Angel One, trust and security are foundational to our platform. As we continue to grow, Sridhar’s extensive expertise in cybersecurity, governance, and risk management will be critical in fortifying our resilience and protecting client interests. His leadership will enable us to deliver secure, innovative, and reliable solutions to millions of investors. We are excited to welcome him to our leadership team.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Sridhar Govardhan, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Angel One Limited, said, “At Angel One, digital investing is being redefined with trust, security, and innovation at its heart. It is deeply motivating to be part of an organisation that puts investors first while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and data protection. I look forward to strengthening these safeguards and contributing to the protection of millions of investors.”
