Angel One Taps Cybersecurity Veteran Sridhar Govardhan to Fortify Digital Defenses

Angel One Limited has announced the appointment of Sridhar Govardhan as its new Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective October 1, 2025. This strategic addition is set to bolster Angel One's cybersecurity framework as the company expands its digital footprint in the financial services sector.

 

Sridhar Govardhan’s Expertise And Background

Over 24 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity across prominent companies including Wipro, Flipkart, and CoinDCX.

 

Expertise spans cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and governance, with significant contributions in emerging technologies such as Web3 and crypto security.

 

Held senior leadership roles, including Global CISO at Wipro and Head of Information Security at Flipkart and CoinDCX.

 

Recognized for innovations with three granted patents in AI-driven cybersecurity and ongoing patents related to crypto and deception technology.

 

Awarded Privacy Leader of the Year (2024) and Security Leader of the Year (2022) by DSCI (NASSCOM).

 

Key Responsibilities And Vision

Govardhan will lead Angel One’s efforts to strengthen information security, safeguard client data, and ensure regulatory compliance across all digital platforms and infrastructure. His role is crucial in enhancing cyber resilience and maintaining business continuity while fostering trust among millions of investors using Angel One’s services.

 

Company Perspective

Ambarish Kenghe, Group CEO of Angel One, emphasized that trust and security form the foundation of their platform. The recruitment of Govardhan underlines Angel One’s commitment to providing secure, innovative, and reliable solutions to its customers amid increasing cyber threats in the fintech space.

 

This leadership change also follows recent transitions in Angel One’s tech and cybersecurity team, reflecting a broader focus on building a resilient technology architecture for future growth.

 

Source: Angel One Limited, CoinDCX, Flipkart, Wipro, DSCI (NASSCOM)