Enterprise CISO | Data Protection Officer | Cyber Risk & Digital Trust Leader

Cybersecurity Leadership for financial Institutions.

Helping regulated organizations build resilient, compliant, and secure digital ecosystems through strategic cybersecurity leadership, governance, privacy, and operational excellence.

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MELWYN REBEIRO
MELWYN REBEIRO Melwyn Rebeiro | Regional CISO | DPO | Cyber Leader · Mumbai, India
EXPERIENCE
20+
Years of Cybersecurity Leadership
LEADERSHIP
Enterprise
CISO & Data Protection Officer
COMPLIANCE
100%
Regulatory Compliance Achievement
IMPACT
40%
Reduction in High-Risk Vulnerabilities
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LocationMumbai, India
RoleMelwyn Rebeiro | Regional CISO | DPO | Cyber Leader
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About me

Resilient • Trusted • Transformational .

I'm Melwyn Rebeiro, an enterprise cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience leading cyber resilience, governance, and data protection initiatives across banking, wealth management, fintech, and payments. My expertise spans enterprise cybersecurity strategy, regulatory compliance, cyber risk management, privacy, and digital transformation. Throughout my career I have partnered with executive leadership, Boards, regulators, and technology teams to strengthen security posture while enabling business growth.

01
Head GRC, India- CISO & DPO
JULIUS BAER INDIA PVT. LTD
2023 — Present
02
Head of IT Security
AEON CREDIT SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD
2018 — 2023
03
EURONET WORLDWIDE INDIA PVT. LTD
EURONET WORLDWIDE INDIA PVT. LTD
2016 — 2018
04
Information Security Manager
SS&C GLOBEOP FINANCIAL SERVICES
2010 — 2016
Why partner with me

Principles behind every engagement.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Business-Driven Cybersecurity

Every cybersecurity initiative is aligned with business objectives, enterprise risk, and long-term value creation.

GOVERNANCE

Trust Through Compliance

Strengthening organizational confidence by embedding governance, privacy, and regulatory excellence into every decision.

RESILIENCE

Operational Readiness

Preparing organizations to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from evolving cyber threats with confidence.

TRANSFORMATION

Securing the Future

Designing scalable security strategies that enable digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI innovation, and sustainable business growth.

Core expertise

Where I deliver impact.

Specialized capabilities shaped by hands-on experience across product, design, and technology.

🎯 Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy

Strategy

Designing cybersecurity strategies that align security investments with business objectives, enterprise risk, and long-term growth.

  • Enterprise Security Strategy
  • Cyber Risk Roadmaps
  • Security Transformation
  • Executive Decision Support
🛡️ Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance

Building governance frameworks that strengthen organizational resilience while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

  • IT Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Policy & Control Frameworks
  • Regulatory Readiness
🔒 Data Protection & Privacy

Privacy

Leading enterprise privacy programs that protect sensitive information while meeting global and regional data protection regulations.

  • Data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • DPDP Compliance
  • GDPR Alignment
  • Privacy Governance
⚡ Cyber Resilience & Incident Response

Resilience

Preparing organizations to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber threats with confidence.

  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Crisis Management
  • Business Continuity
  • Disaster Recovery
☁️ Security Architecture & Cloud

Architecture

Designing modern security architectures that enable secure digital transformation across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Cloud Security
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Infrastructure Security
👥 Board Advisory & Executive Leadership

Leadership

Partnering with Boards, executive leadership, and regulators to transform cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler.

  • Board Reporting
  • Cyber Risk Communication
  • Security Leadership
  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Capabilities

Expertise & Leadership

Filter by area to see where hands-on expertise runs deepest.

Executive Cybersecurity Leadership Board & Executive Advisory Security Governance Cybersecurity Culture & Team Leadership Enterprise Risk Management Cyber Risk Assessments Regulatory Compliance Third-Party Risk Data Privacy & DPO Security Architecture Cloud Security (AWS | Azure | M365) Zero Trust Architecture Security Operations (SOC & SIEM) Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM) AI Security & Emerging Technologies RBI Cybersecurity Framework SEBI CSCRF DPDP Act ISO/IEC 27001 PCI DSS Security Transformation Cyber Resilience Digital Trust Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Thought leadership

Insights & recognition.

Featured across leading publications and recognized within the industry.

IT Security Summit India 2026
IDCSpeaker

IT Security Summit India 2026

Cybersecurity Leaders Taking the Stage.

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Governance, Risk & Cyber Resilience
AscentSpeaker

Governance, Risk & Cyber Resilience

Building trust in India's digital financial ecosystem

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CXO Vanguard '26 Awards
CIO AxisRecognition

CXO Vanguard '26 Awards

CISO of the year 2026 award winner

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Monsoon Cyber Sundown: CISO Leadership
EBMModerator

Monsoon Cyber Sundown: CISO Leadership

Panel Discussion moderated by me on the topic-"Invisible Threats- Securing AI as the new attack surface"

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From Data Privacy to Data Trust
DTQ (Data Trust Quotient)Interview

From Data Privacy to Data Trust

🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

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MainstreamInterview

Voice of CISO

An insightful session with Mr. Melwyn Rebeiro, Director - Head IT GRC, Regional CISO & DPO at Julius Baer, where we explore his two-decade journey in cybersecurity—delving into the balance between protection and progress, navigating complex regulatory frameworks, leveraging automation in security operations, and building a culture of security within the organization. Tune in to discover what’s on the horizon for CISOs in the next 2–3 years

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Synnex Business MediaInterview

Interview

Interview of Melwyn Rebeiro at India NBFC Summit & Awards 2022

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SMEVenture & CXO XPERTSInterview

Boardroom Beats - Cyber Security Deep Dive ft. Melwyn Rebeiro

Join us for a compelling conversation with Melwyn Rebeiro, Director-Head IT GRC, Regional CISO & DPO at Julius Baer, as he shares insights from his impressive 16-year journey in the cybersecurity realm of the financial sector. With expertise spanning across critical areas like compliance, risk management, and data protection, Melwyn's leadership has been pivotal in steering robust cybersecurity frameworks and strategies. In this episode of "Boardroom Beats," hosted by Himali Singh, Manager of CIO Relations Team at CXO XPERTS, Mr. Rebeiro will delve into the critical aspects of maintaining enterprise-level security against evolving threats. Gain firsthand insights into the strategic implementations, challenges, and proactive measures essential for safeguarding sensitive data and infrastructures in today's digital age.

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Krypton Business Media Pvt LtdRecognition

BFSI Leadership Awards 2022

CISO of the Year – NBFC - Melwyn Rebeiro (AEON Credit Services India Pvt. Ltd.)

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