Former Tata Electronics and Adani Group CISO Dharmesh Rathod Joins Alterego Technology as Group CISO & Member of Board of Directors

Alterego Technology Limited has appointed Mr. Dharmesh Rathod, former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Tata Electronics and Adani Group, as Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO) and Member of the Board of Directors.

His appointment reflects Alterego Technology’s strategic focus on strengthening cybersecurity governance and enterprise resilience at the board level, as the company expands its consulting and managed security services portfolio across enterprise and industrial environments.

With over 29 years of global IT and cybersecurity leadership experience, Mr. Rathod has led enterprise security programs across industries including semiconductor manufacturing, energy, logistics, ports, mining, and financial services. His expertise spans SCADA, industrial control systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure environments, with a strong focus on governance-led cyber resilience.

Prior to joining Alterego Technology, Mr. Rathod served as CISO at Tata Electronics, where he helped establish cybersecurity governance frameworks supporting India’s emerging semiconductor fabrication ecosystem. He has also held Group CISO roles at Adani Group, Essar Group, and Welspun Group, leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity programs across large global conglomerates.

As Group CISO and Member of the Board, Mr. Rathod will provide strategic oversight of Alterego Technology’s cybersecurity posture and governance frameworks while bringing a CISO-led security perspective to the company’s 24×7 SOC-as-a-Service and NOC-as-a-Service platforms.

Nikunjsinh Matieda, Managing Director of Alterego Technology , said:

“Leadership maturity is reflected in who you place at the table. Mr. Dharmesh’s appointment reinforces our belief that cybersecurity is not a support function but a governance function. His experience in building enterprise-scale security programs will be invaluable as we expand our consulting and managed security capabilities.”

Mr. Dharmesh Rathod added:

“Alterego Technology is at an important stage of its growth. I look forward to strengthening the company’s governance-driven cybersecurity posture and supporting enterprises in building resilient digital infrastructure.”

Alterego Technology delivers cybersecurity capabilities spanning consulting, system integration, managed security services, and technical support, helping organizations operationalize security frameworks and align with evolving regulatory requirements.

With operations across India, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates, the company supports enterprises across multiple geographies through consulting, system integration, and managed security services.

The company recently expanded its footprint with a new Pune office serving as a Business Continuity Planning (BCP) site, alongside satellite offices in Surat and Vadodara, complementing its established operations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Mr. Rathod will be based in Ahmedabad and Surat.