Societe Generale Securities India, part of Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB), has appointed Sunny Mathur as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), strengthening its leadership as it deepens focus on cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. With more than 21 years of experience spanning cybersecurity strategy, information security governance, and enterprise risk frameworks, Mathur steps into the role at a time when financial services organizations are facing heightened cyber and regulatory pressures globally.
In his new position, Mathur will lead the organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and drive strategic initiatives to enhance cybersecurity resilience across the enterprise. His mandate includes defining and executing cybersecurity strategy, strengthening enterprise risk management practices, and ensuring regulatory alignment within a complex global financial services environment. He will also be responsible for establishing robust governance structures to safeguard critical information assets while supporting secure digital innovation across business operations.
Before joining Societe Generale Securities India, Mathur held senior leadership roles at BSE India, where he served as Deputy Vice President and Deputy General Manager – ISMS. In this capacity, he led the organization’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program, strengthening information security controls, regulatory submissions, audit readiness, and business continuity planning. His work played a key role in reinforcing the exchange’s security posture and operational resilience.
Mathur’s career also includes leadership roles at Hexaware Technologies, Allied Digital Services, and eClerx, where he managed enterprise-wide security operations and compliance programs across geographies including India, the United States, and Singapore. Across these roles, he has built deep expertise in areas such as ISO 27001 implementation, PCI DSS compliance, incident response management, audit preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
With extensive experience operating at the intersection of technology, risk, and regulation, Mathur brings a strong understanding of the challenges faced by financial institutions in an increasingly digitized and threat-prone environment. His appointment reflects Societe Generale Securities India’s commitment to maintaining high standards of cybersecurity, strengthening risk-aware culture, and ensuring resilient, compliant operations as part of its global investment banking framework.
As CISO, Mathur is expected to play a pivotal role in aligning security strategy with business objectives, supporting growth while ensuring trust, stability, and regulatory confidence across the organization.
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