Sekhar N.

Sekhar N. is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in leading technology and security initiatives across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Staff Vice President of Cybersecurity at Elevance Health / Anthem, Sekhar N. is responsible for shaping global cyber defense strategies and overseeing a comprehensive portfolio that includes Cyber Defense & Security Analytics. Previous roles include Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the City and County of San Francisco, where Sekhar N. established foundational governance standards for cybersecurity, as well as Vice President of Cybersecurity Engineering at Ellie Mae, where the focus was on enhancing cyber defense programs. A long tenure at Visa involved driving global cybersecurity strategies and building enterprise data protection frameworks. Sekhar N. holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication from the University of Madras.