Industry veteran to lead digital transformation, cybersecurity, and automation initiatives across the organization
Violin Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a key player in India’s Manufacturing and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) sector, has announced the appointment of Shankar Venkatesan as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President – IT. With over two decades of experience in enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and ERP transformation, Venkatesan will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s digital innovation agenda.
Venkatesan joins Violin Technologies from Avalon Technologies Ltd., where he led digital modernization and IT strategy.
“Aligning technology with business priorities is key to building a resilient digital enterprise.” – Shankar Venkatesan
“My role is to lead the IT and information security functions with a vision to align technology with business priorities,” said Shankar Venkatesan. “I’ll be driving digital transformation initiatives, strengthening our Group SAP landscape, accelerating automation, and enhancing our cybersecurity posture to support Violin’s growth journey.”
Venkatesan’s appointment reflects Violin Technologies’ commitment to building a future-ready digital and secure enterprise. As the company scales operations to serve a global customer base, the leadership believes digital excellence and security resilience will be critical enablers.
In his new role, Venkatesan will also focus on ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks, optimizing IT infrastructure, and fostering innovation through emerging technologies, all while building a secure digital foundation for the company.