Vikalp Shrivastava
Vice President Information Security & Technology
Kerzner International
With over 22+ years of experience in various leadership roles, Vikalp Shrivastava is a seasoned technologist and cybersecurity expert. His journey has been marked by continuous learning and exploration of innovative trends in technology, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Vikalp's diverse industry experience has exposed him to numerous challenging scenarios, enhancing his ability to drive large-scale technology projects that achieve optimal business goals and ROI.
Vikalp is an active technology enthusiast, and a member of several international non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting technology growth and innovation. He has authored numerous articles for international magazines and blogs, promoting IT and cybersecurity education and awareness.
Throughout his career, Vikalp has led technology operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity enhancements for several highly reputed multi-billion-dollar brands, including Wynn Resorts, Melco-Resorts, IBM, Airtel, Dish TV, RMSI, Sify, Punj Lloyd, Radware, and currently, Kerzner International.
His extensive industry experience spans Casino & Entertainment, Hospitality & Tourism, IT & Software Development, Telecom, News Media, Oil & Gas, and Cybersecurity. Vikalp has been recognized with several prestigious industry awards, including CIO of the Year 2023, CISO of the Year 2023/2024 and 2022, Elite CISO Awards, and CIO in Hospitality. Vikalp remains committed to learning and contributing to the technology innovation ecosystem.
In his spare time, Vikalp is a road bicycle enthusiast and an offroad driving lover!
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Vikalp has led technology operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity enhancements for several highly reputed multi-billion-dollar brands, including Wynn Resorts, Melco-Resorts, IBM, Airtel, Dish TV, RMSI, Sify, Punj Lloyd, Radware, and currently, Kerzner International.
What is one of your guiding leadership principles?
Leadership is an action, not a position.
What is the greatest challenge CISOs face today, and how are you addressing it?
Keeping technology innovation in a controlled and secured path to achieve optimum business value is always a significant challenge for C-Levels, getting everyone involved from different functions to get the collaborative approach is the way to go, which also removes the silos and ensures technology walking towards the business goal.
What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CISO?
Leadership and coloration with business units are immensely important.
How do you measure success as a leader?
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.
What is the value of being a member of the Evanta community?
Being a member of the Evanta community offers C-level executives valuable benefits, including exclusive peer connections, in-person collaboration opportunities, and access to events like Executive Summits and networking. These interactions foster continuous learning, sharing of best practices, and building a supportive network of peers who understand and can help solve unique business challenges. Overall, it enhances leadership skills and professional growth.
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