HDFC Bank has elevated Sandeep Sood as its new Head – Information Technology Risk, marking a significant career milestone for the seasoned technology leader. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President – Information Technology Risk at the bank, where he played an instrumental role in strengthening IT risk frameworks and advancing digital governance.
With over two decades of experience in technology leadership across financial services, telecom, and IT, Sood brings a wealth of expertise to his new mandate. At L&T Finance Services, he headed IT infrastructure and services, driving digital operational efficiency across the organization. Earlier, during his tenure at Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), he was actively involved in shaping critical IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring robust performance in large-scale, high-transaction environments.
Sood’s professional journey spans several other leadership assignments, including impactful stints at Tata Tele Business Services, Skypower UK International Ltd, Nelco Limited, and HCLTech, where he developed strong capabilities in IT infrastructure, networking, and risk management. His early career began at STPI NOIDA, under the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, where he served as Assistant Director – Technical. This foundation set the stage for his career-long focus on IT systems, governance, and risk control.
At HDFC Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, Sood’s new role comes at a critical time when the financial ecosystem is rapidly evolving with heightened regulatory oversight, increased digital adoption, and emerging cybersecurity risks. By leveraging his expertise, he is expected to further strengthen HDFC Bank’s risk management framework and bolster its digital resilience in a highly dynamic operating environment.
This elevation underscores both HDFC Bank’s focus on fortifying its IT risk posture and Sood’s proven track record in leading complex technology and infrastructure transformations.
