Bhavesh Kumar Appointed Head of Information Security at TATA CLiQ

Cybersecurity leader brings experience in information security, IT governance, regulatory compliance and data privacy across financial services

Bhavesh Kumar has joined TATA CLiQ as Head of Information Security, bringing experience in cybersecurity management, IT governance, regulatory compliance, audit and data privacy across the financial services sector.

Before joining the digital commerce platform, Kumar served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at SK Finance Ltd from September 2023 to August 2026. In this role, he managed the company's cybersecurity, IT governance, IT compliance, IT audit and privacy functions. He also took on additional responsibility for data privacy alongside his CISO mandate.

Previously, Kumar worked as Chief Information Security Officer at Poonawalla Fincorp from July 2021 to May 2022. His responsibilities included information and cybersecurity projects and operations, IT audits, governance and compliance.

His professional experience also includes a CISO role at Hero FinCorp, further strengthening his background in information security leadership within the financial services industry. The available profile details do not specify the duration of his tenure at Hero FinCorp.

Focus on Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Kumar's appointment comes as digital commerce businesses continue to prioritize the protection of customer information, secure transactions and resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Managing security across digital platforms requires a coordinated approach involving technology controls, governance, risk management and data privacy. His experience in financial services, where protecting sensitive information and meeting compliance requirements are critical operational priorities, provides a foundation for his new role.

At TATA CLiQ, Kumar will lead information security as the company continues to operate in an increasingly digital and data-driven retail environment.

His appointment highlights the growing importance of information security leadership in protecting digital business operations and maintaining customer trust.