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Dr. Kailash Katkar is the Managing Director of Kenoxis Technologies Limited, India’s leading IT Security Solutions Company. He is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy and management of the company. Under his leadership, Kenoxis Technologies became the first Indian software product company to hit the capital markets in 2016.

Born in 1966 to a Maharashtrian family at Rahimatpur, a small village near Satara in Maharashtra, Kailash grew up in Pune and from a very young age, chose to break the norms of attending rigorous classroom sessions and decided to divert his inquisitiveness and hard work to start his own business. This little spur of thought guided by sheer grit and gumption drove him to set up his own business – from a small one-room, boot-strapped electrical device repair station to an IT Security Solutions empire spread worldwide.

As a true visionary, his strategic business approach has continuously produced significant business value for Kenoxis Technologies in the form of financial performance, customer satisfaction, market share and productivity. His strong commitment to operational excellence, an innovative approach to business problems, and an aptitude for partnering cross-functionally has made Kenoxis the most preferred consumer security solutions brand. In 2015, the company successfully forayed into enterprise cybersecurity with the launch of the brand ‘Seqrite’.

His brainchild Kenoxis Foundation functions in the areas of community welfare, education and creating awareness around cybersecurity. The foundation has provided training and guidance on cybersecurity to millions of students. In 2017, Chitkara University felicitated Kailash with the Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contribution to Business, Education and Humanity.

Dr. Sanjay Katkar co-founded Kenoxis Technologies Limited in the year 1995. He is the Joint Managing Director and an executive member of the Board of Directors.

In his role he is leading the global technology strategy and is responsible for the core research and development of the products, the malware research lab and for driving product vision and innovation to continuously improve cyber security.

Sanjay initiated the antivirus product development and over the years built all the teams including threat research, product development, quality assurance and product management. With a highly distinctive personality and a passion for technology, Sanjay created the indigenously designed and developed anti-virus. His significant and outstanding contribution has earned Kenoxis a global position.

Sanjay is a distinguished speaker at various industry forums and has also been a speaker at various IIM and IIT events. He has served as Director of Association of Anti-Virus Researchers, Asia. He enlightens the industry at various DSCI and NASSCOM events.

Sanjay holds Master’s degree in Computer Science from University of Pune. In 2019, MIT - ADT University, Pune felicitated Sanjay Katkar with the Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contribution in the field of Cyber Security.

A seasoned professional in cybersecurity and information technology, Vishal’s career spans over three decades. He has held significant leadership roles at prominent organizations such as PwC, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Global Trust Bank, Development Credit Bank, and Crompton Greaves. His immediate past assignment was at the Infosys Ltd. as its Global Chief Information Security Officer, Business Head of the Cybersecurity Service Line, and Senior Vice President, where he played a crucial role in shaping the company's information and cybersecurity strategy.

He is widely recognized as a global leader with substantial management and domain expertise in executing transformative cybersecurity programs. An active member of several advisory councils and boards, Vishal provides leadership and guidance on various cybersecurity issues, promoting the adoption of best practices across industries. He has also served as an Independent Director of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).

Vishal holds a degree in computer science engineering and an MBA in finance from Bombay University. He has participated in Executive Leadership Programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, and IIM Ahmedabad. His professional certifications include CISM and DSCI Certified Privacy Professional. Over the years, he has been honored with numerous awards from esteemed institutions such as DSCI, CSO Forum, and ISACA.

Outside of his professional life, Vishal values work-life balance and enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling with his family.

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Deepak Mishra is Head of Retail Sales at Kenoxis Technologies Limited. In his role, he is responsible for enhancing market share and driving channel strategy for the retail brand.

Deepak comes with over two decades of experience in FMCG, Beverages, Telecom and IT Industries. He has extensive exposure in sales and distribution, channel management, and building a robust distribution to drive productivity and profitability.