IDFC FIRST Bank has announced a leadership change in its cybersecurity function, appointing Hardik Thaker as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and designating him as Senior Management Personnel (SMP), effective October 30, 2026.
Thaker previously served as the bank’s Deputy CISO, where he led cybersecurity transformation initiatives. He brings nearly 20 years of experience across banking, financial services, regulatory institutions and global consulting.
Before joining IDFC FIRST Bank, Thaker was Executive Director, Enterprise Security & Resilience at GXS Bank in Singapore. He also held a security leadership and architecture role at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and led IBM’s Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance practice across ASEAN.
Earlier in his career, he worked with Deloitte and KPMG.
Thaker succeeds Nitin Chauhan, whose resignation from the role of CISO has been accepted by the bank. Chauhan’s last working day will be April 23, 2027, as he moves on to pursue opportunities outside the organisation.
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