Kunal is a Partner at KPMG in India. He has over 25 years diverse experience with KPMG in India in advising clients across the globe, and has handled various leadership roles across Tech and Risk with a focus on financial services sector.

      He is currently National leader Cyber, Risk and Compliance Services at KPMG in India wherein he leads a portfolio services ranging from strategy, design, implementation, assessments to managed services across cyber security, data privacy, AI, tech risk and controls management, regulatory compliance and assurance. He is also part of KPMG International Core Payments Team.

      • Advising and building capabilities to manage risks emanating from digitalisation of business operations, thorough data platforms, cyber and tech resilience, regulatory compliance, digital frauds, emerging tech and cyber risks, etc
      • Defining and implementing tech enabled operating model, digital transformation, tech strategy, architecture, sourcing and PMO.

      He has authored, contributed a number of thought leadership publications, has been a speaker/moderator at number of events focusing on IT strategy and governance, security and resiliency, data privacy, digital banking, mobility, payments, etc. These include World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper on payments interoperability, “ET-KPMG Banking Technology Conclave” TL for five years, “KPMG - Mobile Payment Outlook”, KPMG in India – Blockchain Auditing Framework – Ki-Chain, etc. He has also contributed on regulatory guidelines for banks on information security, technology risks, business continuity, cyber frauds and for mutual funds on system audit frameworks.

      1. Education & qualification

        PGDIM (eq MBA from IIM Mumbai)

        B. Tech Electronics & Communication (Gold Medallist)

      2. Accreditations

        Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

        DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Auditor (DCPLA)

        ISO27001 Lead Implementor

        NISM Custody Operations Certified

        Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP)

        Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI).