New Delhi: GMR Group has announced the promotion of Bithal Bhardwaj as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gramax, its dedicated cybersecurity solutions company. Prior to this elevation, Bhardwaj served as the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GMR for five years, where he spearheaded the cybersecurity vision, strategy, and initiatives across the group’s diverse portfolio.
With over two decades of global experience in cybersecurity, Bhardwaj brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Before joining GMR Group, he spent 13 years at GE in various leadership capacities. His most recent role at GE was as CISO for Global Regions, where he managed cybersecurity operations across Latin America, Russia, Europe, MENAT, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia, and Greater China. His previous responsibilities at GE also included serving as CISO for South Asia & China and leading the India Cybersecurity hub. Earlier in his career, Bhardwaj was a Principal Consultant at GENPACT, further strengthening his credentials as a seasoned cybersecurity leader. A graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Pune, Bhardwaj is widely recognized for his strategic vision and leadership in cybersecurity.
Founded in 1978, GMR Group is a leading infrastructure conglomerate, renowned for being the fourth-largest private airport developer globally. The group operates major airports such as Delhi, Hyderabad, and New Goa and is currently developing greenfield airport projects in India and Greece. The company’s international footprint includes the development of Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, Indonesia, and technical services support for Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. Additionally, GMR plays a pivotal role in India’s power sector.
Under Bhardwaj’s leadership, Gramax is poised to enhance its cybersecurity offerings and solidify its position as a leader in the evolving digital security landscape.
