Nilesh Roy

About Nilesh Roy

I am a technology and information security executive with 29+ years of leadership experience driving enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity transformation, and risk governance across BFSI, insurance, fintech, SaaS, and regulated industries.My career has evolved from deep IT infrastructure and operations leadership into enterprise-wide information security and digital resilience strategy, enabling organizations to scale securely, meet regulatory expectations, and align technology investments with business outcomes.As a CIO / CISO-level leader, I partner closely with Boards, CEOs, CXOs, and business leaders to:Define and execute enterprise IT & cybersecurity strategiesIntegrate cyber risk into enterprise risk management (ERM)Drive secure digital transformation across cloud, data, AI, and emerging technologiesStrengthen regulatory compliance and audit readiness (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST, RBI, IRDAI, SOC, GDPR)Improve operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis responseEnable business growth while managing cost, risk, and complexityI bring a business-first mindset to technology and security, focusing on measurable outcomes such as:Reduced enterprise risk exposure and audit findingsImproved service resilience and customer trustOptimized technology and security investmentsStronger third-party and supply-chain risk governanceFaster executive decision-making through risk intelligence and analyticsI have led and advised organizations through:Large-scale IT and cybersecurity transformation programsSecurity operations and managed services governanceCrisis management, incident response, and recoveryAI governance, data protection, and digital trust initiativesI am known for my ability to translate complex technology and security risks into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and boards, enabling informed decisions without slowing innovation.Currently, I am open to CIO, CISO, Head of IT, Head of Information Security, and Board-level advisory roles, where I can help organizations build resilient, secure, and future-ready digital enterprises. Contact Details Email: e••••••@nileshroy.com Mobile and Whatsapp:+91••••••••78Web: &

Experience

1. Council Member

   GLG

   Feb 2018 — Present

Education

• South Indian Childrens Education Society's High School, Ambernath

  SSC, General

  1980 — 1990

• Columbia Business School

  Crisis Leadership: Navigating through Difficult Times

  2015 — 2015

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

• Mount Elbert Central University, USA

  Doctorate in Information Technology, Information Technology

• Kendriya Vidyalaya Ambernath

  10+2, Science

  1990 — 1992