Mahima Ponnappan
About Mahima Ponnappan
Mahima Ponnappan is the Director of Compliance at Cision in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance roles across various organizations.
Title
Mahima Ponnappan holds the position of Director - Compliance at Cision, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Company
Currently, Mahima Ponnappan is working at Cision, where she has progressively advanced her career. Before becoming Director – Compliance, she served as the GRC Manager at Cision from 2021 to 2023.
Background in Compliance and Governance
Mahima Ponnappan has extensive experience in compliance and governance, beginning her journey in various roles. As Program Manager - Governance, IPR, Infosec, GDPR, R&D Process & Releases at Flytxt Mobile Solutions Pvt. Ltd., she lead governance-oriented initiatives from 2012 to 2019. She also managed compliance and information security at Wipro as an Associate Consultant - CRS from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mahima Ponnappan has a strong foundation in Computer Science, having earned her B-Tech from Cochin University of Science and Technology between 2002 and 2006. This academic background underpins her expertise in CRM and policy implementation, contributing to her specialized skills in information security governance.
Achievements
At Cision, Mahima led the implementation of TISAX principles to secure compliance with international security standards. She also played a key role in navigating complex third-party audits, significantly enhancing the company's data integrity and trust. Her career reflects a commitment to fostering trust and compliance in the ever-evolving digital landscape.