Jose George K

Jose George K is an accomplished information security and IT audit professional with extensive experience in the banking sector. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Group Chief Information Security Officer at Gulf International Bank since October 2008, Jose is responsible for all Information and Cyber Security requirements and regulatory compliance across multiple regions including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Capital, UAE, and New York, while managing a team of over 25 security professionals. Previously, Jose held significant roles in IT audit and security at Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Commercial Bank of Dubai, where leadership and management of various teams were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include certifications from ISACA such as CRISC, CISA, and CISM, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Madurai Kamaraj University.