With over 16 years of cross-industry experience, Vasanth Kumar is an expert in information security, privacy, and regulatory governance. Currently, Mr. Vasanth is serving as the Director of Compliance (Information Security and Privacy) at Darwinbox. His experience ranges from managing critical infrastructure in telecom to leading enterprise compliance in industries such as pharma, manufacturing, and SaaS.
At Darwinbox, he leads global privacy and security initiatives across 130+ countries. He is responsible for integrating GDPR-rooted frameworks into scalable, region-specific compliance strategies. He ensures that his work is aligned with compliance while driving successful business outcomes like customer trust and operational continuity.
For the next generation of compliance leaders, Mr. Vasanth stressed the importance of combining technical depth with strategic thinking. Mr. Vasanth emphasises the importance of clear communication and understanding the business function. This approach will aid in reconciling regulatory requirements with business objectives.
Mr. Vasanth believes in embedding security and privacy in product design and development, which further facilitates building long-term trust.
Recognised as one of the Leading Investment and Compliance Leaders in India 2025, Vasanth Kumar shared his view on information security and compliance, emphasising it as a tool for business growth:
“I view information security and compliance not as overheads but as strategic accelerators for business growth. As a member of the organisation’s leadership team, I work to ensure that our compliance strategies are directly aligned with our broader business goals.”
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