Jahnavi Thakur

About Jahnavi Thakur

As a CISSP-certified cybersecurity and AI governance leader, I currently head the Security & AI Governance function for C&S Wholesale Grocers’ Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. With over 14 years of experience spanning defense and enterprise, I specialize in building secure, scalable, and compliant technology ecosystems grounded in Zero Trust and ISO 27001 principles.At GCC, I lead the contractor security program, overseeing the integration of Enterprise Browser, SOC, End point management, Third Party Risk Assessments — ensuring seamless protection across a growing multi-tenant environment. My focus is on achieving operational resilience, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, SOX, NIST CSF), and a light but effective security architecture that aligns with business agility.Beyond traditional cybersecurity, I drive AI Governance initiatives, developing responsible AI policies, data loss prevention controls, and awareness programs that balance innovation with accountability.A former Indian Air Force officer, I bring a mission-focused mindset, combining strategic foresight with operational execution. Whether it’s enabling secure AI adoption, implementing Zero Trust frameworks, or strengthening multi-tenant security, my goal remains constant — to make security an enabler of trust, innovation, and business growth.

Experience

1. Business Information Officer

   TechProjects

   Sep 2025 — Present

   I lead the end-to-end security governance, risk management, and compliance strategy for C&S Wholesale Grocers’ Global Capability Center (GCC), supporting a growing multi-tenant contractor ecosystem. My role focuses on building a secure, compliant, and scalable security framework aligned with Zero Trust and ISO 27001 principles.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Cert, International Business

• L.D. College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Instrumentation and Control

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Postgraduate diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General