Dilip Panjwani

About Dilip Panjwani

Dilip Panjwani is a technologist, strategist, industry thought leader, and sought-after speaker. Currently, as the Global Head of Cybersecurity Services at Persistent Systems Ltd, Dilip is leading a large team of security experts in building state-of-the-art and innovative cybersecurity solutions to help Persistent Systems’ customers in their cybersecurity transformation journeys. Prior to his role at Persistent Systems Ltd, Dilip had held the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & IT Controller at erstwhile Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd (LTI), where he was responsible for the Enterprise Information Security strategy and Governance program management for LTI and all LTI clients serviced via LTI global delivery Centers and eventually transitioned to Global Head of Cybersecurity Practice and CoE at LTIMindtree post the merger between LTI and Mindtree. Dilip is an IT and Information security veteran with over two decades of rich and varied experience in the IT & Information Security domains in several industry verticals, both in Indian corporates and large multinationals. A seasoned hands-on leader with expertise and a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative and transformational IT and security programs for organizations across industry verticals and geographies. Dilip applies his wealth of IT, security, risk management, and leadership experience to drive technology programs based on global best practices to deliver continuous improvement, maximize efficiency, and minimize costs. Dilip serves on the advisory board of community-focused organizations such as CyberEdBoard, and Vigitrust. He is also on the client advisory board of several leading OEMs. Dilip holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from Mumbai University, India.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President and Global Head Cyber Security Services

   Persistent Systems

   Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Larsen & Toubro’s Global Leadership Development Program

• The George Washington University

  MS-EE, Communications and Networks

  2001 — 2003

• University of Mumbai

  BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

  1996 — 2000

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Information Security
• Security Awareness
• Governance
• Auditing
• Information Security Management
• Strategy
• Integration
• Disaster Recovery
• Penetration Testing
• Risk Management
• Network Security
• Security
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Iso 27001
• Team Management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Information Technology
• Management
• Cissp
• Risk Assessment
• IT Audit
• Business Continuity