Virag Thakkar

Global Head - Cyber Security at Thai Union

Virag Thakkar is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (AGM - IT Security) at Thai Union Group PCL since October 2023, focusing on cybersecurity strategy and awareness. As an Angel Investor since March 2022, Virag is involved with multiple early-stage startups, including BigSpoon and Celcius. Previous roles include Regional Information Security Officer at Allianz Partners and Founder & Ex. President of ISC2 Bangkok Chapter. Other significant positions include Head of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance at Agoda and Senior Manager of Information Security at Adani Enterprises Ltd., where Virag established a Security Operations Center and led various information security initiatives. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree from Gujarat University, along with certifications such as CISSP and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

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Bangkok, Thailand

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Thai Union

Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, formerly known as Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited, is a Thailand-based company engaged in the manufacture and export of frozen and canned seafood. The Company's operations are divided into five groups: production and export of frozen and canned food products, production and distribution of packaging products, production and distribution of animal feeds and agriculture products, food business in domestic market and overseas investment. Its exported products include canned, pouched and seal-contained tuna, sardine, mackerel and seafood, frozen shrimp and frozen tuna loin, among others. The Company distributes fish and squid-based snacks, canned tuna and pet food under the brand names Fisho, Sealect and Bellotta respectively. Its subsidiaries comprise Songkla Canning PCL., Thai Union Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Thai Union Seafood Co., Ltd., T-Holding Co., Ltd. and Thai Union Feedmill Co., Ltd., among others.


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1,001-5,000

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