Muralidharan Ramachandran
Independent Director | Board Committees Member (Cybersecurity, IT, Risk & ESG) | Technology, Cybersecurity & DeepTech Advisor | AI & Digital Transformation Strategist | Angel Investor | Ex‑CEO/CIO/CTO/CISO
About
With 37+ years of cross-industry leadership and armed with an engineering degree and a master’s degree in finance, I specialize in technology & cybersecurity strategy, corporate governance, risk management, and digital transformation. I have held CXO roles including CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, and Global Quality Head, and served on multiple boards and committees driving strategic impact. Governance & Board Leadership • Lead Independent Director, Chair of Cybersecurity & IT, Risk Management, and ESG Committees • Member of Audit Committee and past member of Nomination & Remuneration Committee • Championed ESG integration, risk management maturity, and digital innovation (including Superapp launch) • Advocated succession planning and leadership continuity Industry Credentials • 16+ years in enterprise risk management • 21+ years in executive governance and digital transformation • 3 years in IT & Cybersecurity consulting and advisory • 3 years in Advisory Board roles with Deep-tech startups and Mentor with Technology Business Incubators • Award-winning CIO and speaker at various forums such as IDG, Institute of Directors, Board Stewardship, and more What I Bring • Collaborative leadership and cross-functional team building • Strategic vision aligned with business growth and innovation • Commitment to continuous learning and emerging tech • Impact-driven mindset focused on transformation and mentorship 💼 Let’s Connect Offering: • IT, Cybersecurity & Business Strategy Consulting for CXOs and Founders • Virtual / Consulting CIO & CISO Services • Board, Board Committees & Advisory Board Member Roles 📞 Mobile / WhatsApp: +91 98204 44825 📧 Email: murali@mradvisory.in
Experience
Strategic Digital, Technology & Cybersecurity Advisor / Consultant
MR Advisory · Self-employed
Services offered: - IT and Business Strategy Consulting and Advisory Services to CEO, Founders and Boards - CIO and CISO Services delivering both Strategic and Operational excellence - Board and Committee Member and - Advisory Board Member Current and recent assignments - Consulting Partner with a niche Consulting firm helping global companies establish their GCC's and expanding business in India - Advisor - Cybersecurity with a boutique consulting firm focused on providing DPDPA services to mid-sized Indian healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and subsidiaries of emerging international firms operating in India - Information Technology & Cybersecurity Advisor to a large Health Insurance company - Technology (IT, OT and Cybersecurity) & Digital skills evaluation and aid in development of Individual Development Plans for the Chief Digital & Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer team of a large Oil Refining & Marketing company - Advisor and Mentorship roles in Deep Tech enabled startups and Technology Hub Incubators.
Independent Director
Bandhan Life · Part-time
Independent Director on the Board and member of the Risk Management Committeee
Advisor - Cybersecurity & IT
Fourteenth Degree Azimuth (India) Advisory · Part-time
Part of the Team providing specialized Cybersecurity & IT consulting and advisory services to mid-sized Indian healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and subsidiaries of emerging international firms operating in India.
Advisory Board Member
Intrust Innovation Labs · Part-time
Advisor to the Founder of this IIT Chennai incubated startup focused on Post Quantum and AI powered Cybersecurity solutions
Advisor & Global Head - Strategic Initiatives
Impactsure Technologies Private Limited · Part-time
Advisor to the leadership team and responsible for driving key strategic initiatives globally
Education
Agents in Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Manoj Veeramani
Head - Sales & Marketing, Sleek International Pvt. Ltd. components business (subsidiary of Asian Paints Ltd) & Head - Marketing Bath Division, General Manager - Home Improvement at Asian Paints
Vikram Jain
General Manager - FP&A, Treasury & Strategic Finance at Asian Paints
Karan Kapoor
Marketing Leader | Building Iconic Brands & Consumer Experiences | Asian Paints | Ex-Amazon | Aditya Birla