Dr. Rishabh R. Gaikwad

Dr. Rishabh R. Gaikwad is the Head of Information Security, Data Governance & AI Programs at Alghanim Industries, where he leads enterprise cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI initiatives across the group.

He brings over 18+ years of professional experience in information security, risk, and governance, holding credentials such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, C|CISO, ISO 42001, and DPO certifications.

He also serves as a research advisor in AI governance, GRC, and privacy education, focusing on building practical, governance-first frameworks to help GCC organizations adopt AI responsibly and achieve audit-ready compliance.