Yogesh Agarwal
About Yogesh Agarwal
Yogesh Agarwal is a seasoned professional in information security, currently serving as CISO at Convex Insurance and DPO at Frost & Sullivan. With extensive experience across various organizations, he specializes in program management, technology selection, and governance.
Work at Convex Insurance
Yogesh Agarwal has served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Convex Insurance since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His expertise in information security and governance contributes to the organization's ability to manage risks associated with data breaches and cyber threats.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Convex Insurance, Yogesh Agarwal is also a Managing Consultant at RightCue Assurance, a role he has held since 2017. He works as a Principal Consultant at RiverArk Limited since 2018. His responsibilities across these roles include program management, technology selection, and governance, as well as developing solutions for data breach incidents.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Yogesh Agarwal has extensive experience in information security, having worked at various organizations. He was an Enterprise Security Architect at Sony from 2010 to 2017, where he focused on enterprise-level security solutions. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant in IT Risk Management at PwC from 2005 to 2009, and as a Technology and Data Lead at the British Council from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Yogesh Agarwal holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute, where he studied Finance, Accounts, and Information Systems from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Master of Commerce in Accountancy and Statistics from Mohanlal Sukhadia University between 2001 and 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in solving complex problems related to technology selection and governance.
Career Timeline
Yogesh Agarwal's career spans various roles in information security and technology management. He began his career at Vedanta Resources Plc as an Associate Manager from 2003 to 2005. After that, he transitioned to PwC, where he worked until 2009. Following his tenure at PwC, he joined the British Council and later Sony, before taking on his current roles in 2017 and 2018.