Samir Aksekar
Cybersecurity MD | Leveraging risk conversations to influence Cybersecurity at EQT Portfolio Companies
- Role
- Managing Director at EQT Group
- Location
- Maharashtra, India, India
- LinkedIn followers
- 2.8K followers
About Samir Aksekar
A results-driven cybersecurity and technology leader with over two decades of experience across Asia Pacific, known for blending strategic foresight with pragmatic execution. I bring deep expertise in shaping cybersecurity and digital risk programs that enable business innovation while ensuring resilience and governance. At EQT, I serve as MD of Cybersecurity for the APAC portfolio — advising growth-stage and mature companies on how to scale cybersecurity capabilities in lockstep with business priorities. This includes aligning security maturity with exit value, embedding cyber into AI and digital transformation agendas, and helping leadership teams operationalize security as a driver of trust and long-term value. Previously, I held senior leadership roles at JPMorgan, IBM, and Tata Digital. My work has spanned launching regulated fintech services, securing cloud-native digital businesses, and enabling cross-border expansion through strong technology foundations. At Tata Digital, I played a key role in securing the launch of one of India’s largest digital commerce platforms. At JPMorgan, I led regional technology risk programs supporting institutional banking and payments innovation across Asia. An advocate of the belief that “a deep understanding of cybersecurity is a competitive advantage,” I focus on building security programs that are scalable, investable, and human-centered — connecting people, processes, and technology to outcomes that matter.
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2026 — Present
Cybersecurity Director
Mar 2024 — Present
Chief Information Security Officer
May 2021 — Mar 2024
Director Cybersecurity
Cyberwis Pte. Ltd.
Oct 2019 — Apr 2021
Executive Director - Cyber Security & Technology Controls for Asia Pacific
Sep 2015 — May 2019
Vice President - Technology Governance - Asia Branches
Sep 2010 — Aug 2015
Vice President Global Network Services
Jan 2005 — Aug 2010
Network Executive
Oct 1998 — Dec 2004
Education
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
MBA · Human Resources
2003 — 2006
Chinnai College, Andheri
Bcom · Commerce
1992 — 1997
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Service Delivery Optimization
- Adaptive Governance
- Enterprise Responsiveness
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Leadership
- IT Strategy
- IT Operations
- Business Strategy
- Third Party Management
- People Management
- Governance
- Strategic IT Planning & Execution
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