Leadership Team (Governing Council & Founding Members)
Our leadership team comprises some of India’s most respected CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, and senior technology strategists. Together, they bring decades of expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI adoption, IT governance, and enterprise innovation.
How we Work
Initiatives are led by Emerging Tech Leaders in their respective locations.
Governing Council – Works closely with all chapters to integrate efforts, share resources, and create a unified platform for networking.
Chapter Leaders – Emerging Tech Leaders will head local chapters, driving events, networking, and collaborative learning in their regions
Advisory Council Collaboration – The Governing Council partners with the Advisory Council to provide strategic direction, mentorship, and support in achieving the forum’s objectives.
Governing Council & Founding Members
Dharmesh Shirish Anjaria
Executive Director, Dynacons Systems
30+ years in enterprise IT strategy, governance, and large-scale digital transformation programs. Expert in designing secure, scalable platforms. Committed to mentoring the next generation of technology leaders and advocating adoption of industry best practices.
Radhakrishna Gopalkrishna Pillai
Ex-CIO, Agilus Diagnostics | Founding Member, CIO KLUB
32+ years across FMCG, engineering, media, and healthcare IT. Led national-scale digital transformation & LIMS development. Recognised nationally and internationally for contributions to healthcare IT. Passionate about preparing cyber-resilient, AI-ready leaders.
Raghu Natha Reddy Siddamurthy
Ex-CIO, UTI Mutual Fund
Track record in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and digital transformation within the financial sector. Spearheaded initiatives improving resilience and innovation. Actively mentors emerging IT leaders to navigate modern enterprise challenges.
Rajesh Ishwarlal Panchal
CIO, Inox Air | Former Office Bearer, CIO KLUB Mumbai Chapter
Expert in IT infrastructure, application development, and enterprise security governance. Delivered high-impact transformation projects enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Supports peer learning and industry knowledge exchange.
Tejas Shah
CIO, Kalpataru | Former Office Bearer, CIO KLUB Mumbai Chapter
Extensive experience in technology adoption, IT service management, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. Proven in aligning IT with business growth strategies. Actively mentors aspiring CIOs, CISOs, and other technology leaders.