{"id":233221,"date":"2026-04-20T05:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/ashish-faujdar-joins-lupin-as-global-ciso-to-lead-cybersecurity-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T05:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:30:15","slug":"ashish-faujdar-joins-lupin-as-global-ciso-to-lead-cybersecurity-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/ashish-faujdar-joins-lupin-as-global-ciso-to-lead-cybersecurity-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashish Faujdar Joins Lupin as Global CISO to Lead Cybersecurity Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ashish Faujdar Joins Lupin as Global CISO to Lead Cybersecurity Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cxodigitalpulse.com\/ashish-faujdar-joins-lupin-as-global-ciso-to-lead-cybersecurity-strategy\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-04-20 05:20:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cxodigitalpulse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ashish Faujdar has taken on the role of Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Lupin Ltd, marking a strategic move as the company continues to strengthen its cybersecurity and data protection capabilities.<\/p>\n

In this role, he will lead the organization\u2019s global security strategy, focusing on aligning technology, data, and business objectives to support innovation-led growth. His mandate includes ensuring that cybersecurity frameworks enable trust, resilience, and regulatory compliance in a highly sensitive and evolving industry environment.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his appointment, Ashish Faujdar shared, \u201cTransitioning into the pharmaceutical sector is an invigorating challenge. While the core fundamentals of cybersecurity remain consistent across industries, the healthcare and pharmaceutical space introduces a uniquely sensitive and consequential dimension to our work. In an environment defined by patient trust, stringent regulations, and rapid digital innovation, security is not just a function, it is a critical enabler of trust.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to lead a security strategy that supports Lupin\u2019s commitment to innovation-led growth. I look forward to ensuring that technology, data, and purpose converge to deliver better outcomes, from labs to lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Lupin Ltd, he served as Group Head \u2013 Cyber Security | Data Protection at Mahindra Group from June 2024 to April 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, where he led enterprise-wide cybersecurity and data protection initiatives.<\/p>\n

Earlier, he held the role of Group Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer at Mahindra Finance from July 2023 to October 2024, focusing on strengthening security governance and compliance frameworks.<\/p>\n

He also served as Global Head \u2013 Cyber Security | Risk | Compliance | Governance at Wipro from September 2021 to July 2023, where he led global cybersecurity and risk programs.<\/p>\n

A significant part of his career was spent at Yes Bank, where he worked…<\/p>\n

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