Rahul Desai is an accomplished cyber security professional with extensive experience in risk management and consulting, currently serving as Associate Director in Cyber Security Risk Consulting at PwC India. With a strong background in third-party risk management, Rahul has successfully led global due diligence initiatives and designed innovative risk assessment solutions, significantly enhancing vendor management processes. Previously, roles included Senior Controls Manager at HSBC, Assistant Vice President at Barclays, and leadership positions at Wipro Limited, RiskNaut, and Unisys. Rahul's expertise encompasses endpoint security, technology controls, and vendor compliance, complemented by recognition for contributions to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Education includes a Master of Science from the International Institute of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University.