In a significant leadership move, Union Bank of India has announced the appointment of Anil Kuril as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of the Data Protection Office (DPO). Kuril, a seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of experience, has been associated with the bank for the past 16 years, where he previously served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and.
Speaking about his new position, Anil Kuril expressed: “This transition marks a significant milestone in my journey—and a bold strategic shift for the bank. Union Bank of India is now the first in the Indian banking industry to formally elevate cybersecurity and data protection to the leadership level, aligning it alongside technology and digital transformation. I’m truly honored to lead this charge.”
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He added: “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of driving many of our key digital transformation initiatives—enhancing customer experience, strengthening our cyber posture, and scaling our digital capabilities. This new role allows me to build on that foundation by focusing even more deeply on embedding trust, governance, and resilience into every layer of our digital strategy.”
With the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and a rapidly evolving threat landscape, Kuril’s responsibilities include spearheading the bank’s cybersecurity strategy, incident response, threat intelligence, and data privacy initiatives. “With the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and a rapidly evolving threat landscape, the need for strong, proactive cyber and data governance is more pressing than ever. This move reflects our core belief: Customer trust and data privacy aren’t just regulatory requirements—they are foundational to everything we do. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to this new chapter of driving security, privacy, and innovation hand-in-hand,” stated Kuril.
Anil Kuril is a Proven Leader in IT and Cybersecurity
Anil Kuril’s career spans an impressive array of achievements, including:
- Successful implementation of core banking solutions for regional rural banks.
- Active participation in industry technical groups, such as the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) working group on cloud adoption in the financial sector.
- Certification in Information Systems Audit (CISA) and Management (CISM) from ISACA, Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, and ITIL Foundation from Exin.
- Leadership in major IT and cybersecurity projects, with expertise in budgeting, technology evaluation, and compliance.
