Bharat Kanal

Bharat Kanal is an accomplished professional in Information Security, Cyber Security, Risk, and Audit with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Vice President and Head of Audit - Information Security at First Abu Dhabi Bank since June 2008, Bharat focuses on safeguarding organizations through risk management and innovative technology solutions. Previously held roles include IT GRC Manager and Information Security Consultant, contributing significantly to ISO certifications and compliance management. Bharat's career journey encompasses key positions in various companies, emphasizing project management, security assessments, and governance. Educational qualifications include a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Texas McCombs School of Business, an MBA in Marketing from MITSOM School of Management Pune, and a B.Sc in Electronics from St. Aloysius College.