Puneeta Chellaramani
About Puneeta Chellaramani
Puneeta Chellaramani is a Director of Technology Risk & Cyber at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and technology risk management across various global firms. She has held significant roles at Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro Limited, and has an educational background that includes an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford.
Work at KPMG Australia
Puneeta Chellaramani has been serving as the Director of Technology Risk & Cyber at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing security advisory services and developing roadmaps for large transformation programs. Her expertise enables her to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives and boards, to address complex security challenges.
Previous Experience at Accenture Australia
Prior to her current position, Puneeta worked at Accenture Australia as the APAC Sales Director from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure in Sydney, she was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the firm's growth in technology risk and cyber services.
Background in Tata Consultancy Services
Puneeta Chellaramani held multiple roles at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) between 2008 and 2017. She served as an Identity Management Consultant, Cyber Security Consultant & Solutions Manager, and Enterprise Security & Risk Management Practice Head, among other positions. Her experience at TCS included managing security services and implementing cyber security solutions across various global locations.
Education and Expertise
Puneeta holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Maharshi Dayanand University, completed in 2008. She furthered her education with an Executive MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in 2022, and a Master of Business Administration from Great Lakes Institute of Management in 2013. Additionally, she studied Mathematics and Computer Science at the National University of Singapore during an internship from 2006 to 2007.
Advocacy and Specializations
Puneeta advocates for a two-speed approach to navigate cyber, digital, and innovation journeys. She specializes in consultative selling and building security business solutions, helping organizations bridge the gap between vision and reality. Her extensive experience includes managing large, distributed teams and providing security advisory services in diverse environments.