The cybersecurity leader previously served as CISO and Data Protection Officer at SK Finance, with earlier leadership experience at Poonawalla Fincorp and Hero FinCorp.
Bhavesh Kumar has joined TATA CLiQ as Head of Information Security, bringing experience in cybersecurity management, IT governance, regulatory compliance, audit and data privacy across the financial services sector.
Before joining the digital commerce platform, Kumar served as Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at SK Finance Ltd from September 2023 to August 2026. In this role, he managed the company’s cybersecurity, IT governance, IT compliance, IT audit and privacy functions. He also took on additional responsibility for data privacy alongside his CISO mandate.
Kumar previously served as Chief Information Security Officer at Poonawalla Fincorp from July 2021 to May 2022. His responsibilities included information and cybersecurity projects and operations, IT audits, governance and compliance.
His professional experience also includes a CISO role at Hero FinCorp, further strengthening his background in information security leadership within the financial services industry. The available profile details do not specify the duration of his tenure at Hero FinCorp.
“Bhavesh Kumar brings experience in cybersecurity leadership, IT governance, compliance and data privacy to his new role at TATA CLiQ.”
Kumar’s move to TATA CLiQ comes as digital commerce businesses continue to prioritise the protection of customer information, secure transactions and resilience against evolving cyber threats. Managing security across digital platforms requires a coordinated approach spanning technology controls, governance, risk management and data privacy.
His experience across financial services, where the protection of sensitive information and compliance are critical operational priorities, provides a foundation for his new leadership role.
At TATA CLiQ, Kumar will take charge of information security as the company continues to operate in an increasingly digital and data-driven retail environment.
His appointment reflects the growing importance of information security leadership in protecting digital business operations and maintaining customer trust.