Sunil Varkey Strengthens Cybersecurity Leadership as EVP & CISO at Hexaware Technologies
Sunil Varkey has been appointed as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hexaware Technologies, a significant move that underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity posture. Varkey, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over three decades of experience, will spearhead the information security strategy, governance, risk management, and enterprise resilience initiatives at Hexaware. His appointment was officially announced in June 2026.
Strategic Role in Cybersecurity Governance
Based in Chennai, India, Varkey will operate within a hybrid work model, focusing on fortifying Hexaware’s cybersecurity governance and risk management frameworks. His responsibilities will be pivotal as the company continues to support large-scale digital transformation programs for clients across various sectors. Varkey’s extensive background in cybersecurity will align with Hexaware Technologies’ broader technology and growth objectives, particularly in enhancing its information security governance and resilience initiatives.
Hexaware Technologies is recognized for delivering technology-led services that encompass application development, cloud services, automation, data analytics, and enterprise IT operations. The company serves a diverse clientele across multiple industries, facilitating digital modernization initiatives at scale. Varkey’s leadership comes at a time when organizations are increasingly prioritizing the strengthening of cybersecurity programs to manage digital risks in complex technology environments.
Extensive Experience in Cybersecurity Leadership
Varkey’s career spans over 30 years in cybersecurity leadership roles across various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, IT services, manufacturing, and enterprise technology. His professional journey has taken him across India, the Middle East, and the United States, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of global cybersecurity challenges.
His expertise encompasses governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), security architecture, incident response, DevSecOps, cloud security, privacy management, cyber defense, business continuity management, security operations, and AI security. This diverse skill set positions him to effectively address the multifaceted cybersecurity needs of Hexaware Technologies.
Prior to his role at Hexaware, Varkey served as a Cyber Security Consultant and Advisor at TAHAKOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from June 2023 to March 2025. In this capacity, he collaborated with the organization’s CISO to enhance cybersecurity resilience and strengthen the overall security posture.
Leadership Across Global Organizations
Varkey’s previous positions include Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for EMEA and APJ at Forescout Technologies Inc. from April 2021 to November 2022, where he focused on IT/OT security strategy and enterprise cybersecurity advisory services. His leadership experience also includes serving as Managing Director and Global Head of Cyber Security Assessments and Testing at HSBC in Hyderabad, where he led a team responsible for penetration testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Earlier in his career, Varkey held the position of CTO and Security Strategist for the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe at Symantec. His responsibilities included developing cybersecurity strategies for enterprises in various sectors, including government and finance. His career also features senior roles such as Global CISO at Wipro and CISO for Security and Privacy at Idea Cellular.
Focus on Governance, Risk Management, and Enterprise Resilience
Throughout his career, Varkey has overseen cybersecurity functions that encompass governance, compliance, strategy, security engineering, incident response, privacy, cloud security, and enterprise resilience. His experience includes leading security programs for organizations with large-scale user bases and complex operational environments. At Wipro, he served as Global CISO for a technology company supporting over 200,000 end users, while at Idea Cellular, he led security and privacy initiatives for a telecom operator with approximately 120 million subscribers.
Varkey’s appointment at Hexaware Technologies signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its cybersecurity operations and governance frameworks. This strategic move is essential as organizations increasingly focus on strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities and managing digital risks in an evolving technological landscape.
For further insights into Varkey’s role and Hexaware’s cybersecurity initiatives, visit thecyberexpress.com.
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