PLANNING COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Tanin Chakraborty
Senior Director & Global DPO, Biocon Biologics
Tanin is a seasoned Global Data Privacy Officer (DPO) at Biocon Biologics, with extensive experience in global data protection and privacy compliance. Previously at Yubi (formerly CredAvenue), he implemented data privacy regulations across diverse markets, demonstrating expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Tanin excels in developing tailored compliance strategies and robust privacy frameworks that prioritize trust and transparency. Certified in ISO 27001, ISO 31000, FIP, CIPM, and CIPP/E, he is a respected keynote speaker at prominent conferences and webinars, advocating for rigorous data security and regulatory adherence.
Tanin Chakraborty
Senior Director & Global DPO, Biocon Biologics
Tanin is a seasoned Global Data Privacy Officer (DPO) at Biocon Biologics, with extensive experience in global data protection and privacy compliance. Previously at Yubi (formerly CredAvenue), he implemented data privacy regulations across diverse markets, demonstrating expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Tanin excels in developing tailored compliance strategies and robust privacy frameworks that prioritize trust and transparency. Certified in ISO 27001, ISO 31000, FIP, CIPM, and CIPP/E, he is a respected keynote speaker at prominent conferences and webinars, advocating for rigorous data security and regulatory adherence.
Supratim Chakraborty
Partner, Khaitan & Co
Supratim is a Partner at Khaitan & Co, co-leading the Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice. He advises on Indian IT laws, focusing on data privacy, intermediary liability, and cyber security. He contributes to government consultations on technology laws and is a member of ASSOCHAM’s National Council for FinTech, Digital Assets, and Blockchain Technology, and NASSCOM East’s Cyber Security SIG. Recognized as a Notable Practitioner by IFLR1000 from 2020 to 2022 and a ‘Leading Individual’ in Legal500 from 2021 to 2023, Supratim won the Lexology Client Choice Award 2022 for Data Privacy & Protection and is featured in the Economic Times' 40 under Forty List for India’s brightest young business leaders.
Supratim Chakraborty
Partner, Khaitan & Co
Supratim is a Partner at Khaitan & Co, co-leading the Data Privacy and Cyber Security practice. He advises on Indian IT laws, focusing on data privacy, intermediary liability, and cyber security. He contributes to government consultations on technology laws and is a member of ASSOCHAM’s National Council for FinTech, Digital Assets, and Blockchain Technology, and NASSCOM East’s Cyber Security SIG. Recognized as a Notable Practitioner by IFLR1000 from 2020 to 2022 and a ‘Leading Individual’ in Legal500 from 2021 to 2023, Supratim won the Lexology Client Choice Award 2022 for Data Privacy & Protection and is featured in the Economic Times' 40 under Forty List for India’s brightest young business leaders.
Santhosh John
Executive Director Compliance, Wells Fargo
Santhosh brings over 24 years of expertise in data privacy, compliance, risk management, and business continuity. With a background at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP, he navigates complex compliance landscapes and ensures organizational integrity. Santhosh specializes in privacy compliance, FCRM, business compliance, and conduct risk, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards.
Santhosh John
Executive Director Compliance, Wells Fargo
Santhosh brings over 24 years of expertise in data privacy, compliance, risk management, and business continuity. With a background at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and HP, he navigates complex compliance landscapes and ensures organizational integrity. Santhosh specializes in privacy compliance, FCRM, business compliance, and conduct risk, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards.
Prof. (Dr) Avinash Dadhich
Founding Director, Dhirubhai Ambani School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University
Prof. Dadhich has extensive expertise in legal and regulatory areas, focusing on AI, robotics, internet governance, data privacy, competition law, and IPR. He holds a Ph.D. from the UK, an LL.M. from France, an LL.B. from Delhi University, and an AI Policy Clinic Certificate from Washington, D.C. His professional background includes roles at Deloitte, EY, Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP (Paris), White & Case LLP (Brussels), the Competition Commission of India, and the Supreme Court of India. Academically, he has been Director at Manipal Law School, Dean at GLA University and IFIM Law School, and a visiting researcher at institutions like King's College London and the Max Planck Institute. He was also an Antitrust Fellow with the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP and completed the Military Leadership Development Programme with the Welsh Universities Officers Training Corps. Prof. Dadhich has published 10 research papers and 2 books and has presented at major conferences, including the Internet Governance Forum and WIPO.
His professional background includes roles at Deloitte, EY, Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP (Paris), White & Case LLP (Brussels), the Competition Commission of India, and the Supreme Court of India. Academically, he has been Director at Manipal Law School, Dean at GLA University and IFIM Law School, and a visiting researcher at institutions like King's College London and the Max Planck Institute.
He was also an Antitrust Fellow with the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP and completed the Military Leadership Development Programme with the Welsh Universities Officers Training Corps. Prof. Dadhich has published 10 research papers and 2 books and has presented at major conferences, including the Internet Governance Forum and WIPO.
Prof. (Dr) Avinash Dadhich
Founding Director, Dhirubhai Ambani School of Law, Dhirubhai Ambani University
Prof. Dadhich has extensive expertise in legal and regulatory areas, focusing on AI, robotics, internet governance, data privacy, competition law, and IPR. He holds a Ph.D. from the UK, an LL.M. from France, an LL.B. from Delhi University, and an AI Policy Clinic Certificate from Washington, D.C. His professional background includes roles at Deloitte, EY, Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP (Paris), White & Case LLP (Brussels), the Competition Commission of India, and the Supreme Court of India. Academically, he has been Director at Manipal Law School, Dean at GLA University and IFIM Law School, and a visiting researcher at institutions like King's College London and the Max Planck Institute. He was also an Antitrust Fellow with the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP and completed the Military Leadership Development Programme with the Welsh Universities Officers Training Corps. Prof. Dadhich has published 10 research papers and 2 books and has presented at major conferences, including the Internet Governance Forum and WIPO.
His professional background includes roles at Deloitte, EY, Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP (Paris), White & Case LLP (Brussels), the Competition Commission of India, and the Supreme Court of India. Academically, he has been Director at Manipal Law School, Dean at GLA University and IFIM Law School, and a visiting researcher at institutions like King's College London and the Max Planck Institute.
He was also an Antitrust Fellow with the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP and completed the Military Leadership Development Programme with the Welsh Universities Officers Training Corps. Prof. Dadhich has published 10 research papers and 2 books and has presented at major conferences, including the Internet Governance Forum and WIPO.
Lathamani BR
Privacy Engineer, Google
Lathamani B.R. (Latha) is a seasoned Information Security and Data Privacy professional with over 17 years of experience in safeguarding sensitive information. Specializing in privacy compliance and regulatory standards, she focuses on emerging areas like IoT. Latha has led privacy initiatives, conducted Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and driven privacy awareness across industries, guiding organizations through frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
Currently a Privacy Engineer at Google, Latha conducts privacy reviews, addresses design issues, and ensures compliance with privacy laws and regulations. She collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate privacy risks and safeguard individuals' rights.
Certified in FIP, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDPSE, and CISSP, Latha is a recognized thought leader and trusted mentor, sharing her expertise at industry events while driving privacy and security initiatives across global organizations.
Lathamani BR
Privacy Engineer, Google
Lathamani B.R. (Latha) is a seasoned Information Security and Data Privacy professional with over 17 years of experience in safeguarding sensitive information. Specializing in privacy compliance and regulatory standards, she focuses on emerging areas like IoT. Latha has led privacy initiatives, conducted Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and driven privacy awareness across industries, guiding organizations through frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
Currently a Privacy Engineer at Google, Latha conducts privacy reviews, addresses design issues, and ensures compliance with privacy laws and regulations. She collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate privacy risks and safeguard individuals' rights.
Certified in FIP, CIPT, CIPP/E, CDPSE, and CISSP, Latha is a recognized thought leader and trusted mentor, sharing her expertise at industry events while driving privacy and security initiatives across global organizations.
Himanshu Gautam
Founder, GoTrust
Himanshu bridges corporate and startup realms with 18 years in IT strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation. Leading GoTrust and AppVin Technologies, he revolutionizes data privacy and delivers advanced solutions for healthcare, e-commerce, and fintech. With expertise in strategic IT consulting and executive management, Himanshu pioneers SaaS solutions across automotive, energy, and finance and is passionate about leveraging technology for business empowerment and digital security.
Himanshu Gautam
Founder, GoTrust
Himanshu bridges corporate and startup realms with 18 years in IT strategy, product innovation, and digital transformation. Leading GoTrust and AppVin Technologies, he revolutionizes data privacy and delivers advanced solutions for healthcare, e-commerce, and fintech. With expertise in strategic IT consulting and executive management, Himanshu pioneers SaaS solutions across automotive, energy, and finance and is passionate about leveraging technology for business empowerment and digital security.
Col. Binoj Koshy
Chief Legal and Digital Office, ESF Labs Limited (xUIDAI)
Col Binoj Koshy (Retd), an Indian Army Veteran, is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with over 32 years of experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Military Operations. With qualifications in Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security, Law and Privacy, has proven ability to lead and manage large-scale projects with a focus on innovation and efficiency, including being an avid trainer. Has held niche appoints as Officer In-charge Army-CERT, CISO UIDAI (Aadhaar), DPO Aadhaar, Cyber Intelligence Assignment for Military Intelligence, etc, holds expertise in developing and implementing IT solutions to streamline processes and enhance security and also as Evangelist of Cyber Security and Privacy. Committed to leveraging technology to promote peace, security, and development on a global scale.
Col. Binoj Koshy
Chief Legal and Digital Office, ESF Labs Limited (xUIDAI)
Col Binoj Koshy (Retd), an Indian Army Veteran, is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with over 32 years of experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Military Operations. With qualifications in Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security, Law and Privacy, has proven ability to lead and manage large-scale projects with a focus on innovation and efficiency, including being an avid trainer. Has held niche appoints as Officer In-charge Army-CERT, CISO UIDAI (Aadhaar), DPO Aadhaar, Cyber Intelligence Assignment for Military Intelligence, etc, holds expertise in developing and implementing IT solutions to streamline processes and enhance security and also as Evangelist of Cyber Security and Privacy. Committed to leveraging technology to promote peace, security, and development on a global scale.
Ambarish Kumar Singh
CISO, Godrej Enterprises Group
Ambarish is a seasoned Cyber Security professional who is passionate about the field and has contributed to building secure products for the country as a military veteran. With over two decades of experience that cuts across all domains of Cyber Security, he led the implementation of several security technologies and processes in his various assignments.
He strongly believes that Cyber Security is to be kept simple with a singular focus on building controls around people, process and technologies and that the Cyber Security team must be accessible to help the users in their cyber awareness journey. According to him, the success of any Cyber Security program is driven by leadership, organisation culture and the effectiveness of change management.
Ambarish Kumar Singh
CISO, Godrej Enterprises Group
Ambarish is a seasoned Cyber Security professional who is passionate about the field and has contributed to building secure products for the country as a military veteran. With over two decades of experience that cuts across all domains of Cyber Security, he led the implementation of several security technologies and processes in his various assignments.
He strongly believes that Cyber Security is to be kept simple with a singular focus on building controls around people, process and technologies and that the Cyber Security team must be accessible to help the users in their cyber awareness journey. According to him, the success of any Cyber Security program is driven by leadership, organisation culture and the effectiveness of change management.
Akarsh Singh
Chief Privacy Officer & Founder,Tsaaro Consulting
Akarsh is the CEO and Founder of Tsaaro Consulting, a firm specializing in privacy and cybersecurity. Under his leadership, Tsaaro provides services such as Privacy as a Service, Privacy Program Development, and Cyber Strategy to both multinational corporations and startups. He is also deeply involved in the privacy community, serving as Co-Chair of the IAPP Bangalore Chapter, an Asia Advisory Board Member for IAPP, and a Planning Committee Member for Namma Privacy. Additionally, Akarsh hosts PrivacyCast and contributes to the ITechLaw Association's India Conference Planning Committee. Previously, Akarsh worked at KPMG India on data privacy consulting and compliance projects. He holds certifications in various privacy and information security disciplines, including FIP, CIPT, CIPP/e, CIPM, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.