Bengaluru : HDFC Securities, a leading stockbroking company and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has consistently believed in leveraging technology as a catalyst for growth and transformation. As part of this tech-first journey, HDFC Securities is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Mangalam Ganesh as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

With over 26 years of extensive experience in the financial and securities domain, Mangalam has a proven track record of delivering innovative technology solutions that drive business outcomes. Prior to joining HDFC Securities, she served as CTO at Axis Securities, where she spearheaded digital transformation efforts, built high-performing teams, and established robust disaster recovery systems. Her previous leadership roles include positions at ICICI Securities as Sr. Vice President, and at leading IT organizations such as 3i Infotech and Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.

Mangalam, a Computer Engineering graduate from a prestigious institute in Mumbai, brings a customer-first mindset and a passion for all things digital, positioning her uniquely to leverage technology for delivering business value and enhancing stakeholder experience. While keeping an astute focus on emerging technologies including impact of AI, her strategy emphasizes strengthening application-level scalability and platform performance to ensure a seamless and secure trading experience for clients.

Commenting on her new role, Ms. Mangalam Ganesh said, “I am excited to join HDFC Securities at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey. I look forward to working with the talented team to leverage technology to drive innovation, strengthen our platform capabilities, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Mangalam to the HDFC Securities family,” said Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO of HDFC Securities. “Her deep expertise and proven track record in technology leadership will be pivotal in accelerating our digital evolution and further improving the efficiency and client centricity of our platforms. Her vision for technological innovation aligns perfectly with our goal to provide our customers with a seamless, secure, and state-of-the-art trading experience.”

Beyond her professional endeavours, Mangalam is passionate about teaching coding to aspiring computer professionals, exploring new technology platforms, and practicing yoga and meditation. She also enjoys reading and listening to music, reflecting her holistic approach to life and work.

HDFC Securities’ vision is to empower investors with intuitive, secure, and transparent platforms and this appointment underscores this vision and marks an important step in strengthening the organization’s commitment to being a tech-first organization, continuously innovating to drive the next phase of innovation.