Binu George (ബിനു ജോർജ്) — CEO

With over 20+ of experience in government affairs, regulatory strategy, and public policy, I currently lead Government Affairs for India and Southeast Asia at Fortinet. My role involves engaging with key government ministries, agencies, and industry bodies to drive cybersecurity policy alignment, regulatory compliance, and strategic public-private initiatives. Backed by formal training in law and public policy from The Takshashila Institution, I bring a nuanced understanding of the regulatory landscape across emerging technologies and critical infrastructure. At Fortinet, I work closely with CERT-In, ministries, and public sector stakeholders to strengthen national cybersecurity priorities. This includes spearheading the Fortinet Academic Partner Program to enhance cybersecurity workforce development, leading rural ICT infrastructure initiatives with CSC e-Governance Services, and optimizing compliance with evolving frameworks such as MTCTE, Trusted Products Portal, and telecom security standards. These efforts are focused on enabling business growth while ensuring regulatory agility and policy alignment. Previously at Samsung Electronics, I led corporate affairs and strategy, advocating for policies supporting 5G, IoT, and network innovation under India’s PLI scheme. I also guided healthcare CSR programs across multiple states and advanced Samsung’s role in regulatory standardization and technical compliance. Earlier roles at Telenor and Bharti Airtel saw me representing the industry at COAI, ASSOCHAM, and CII, managing large-scale regulatory operations and risk frameworks, and earning recognition through awards such as the Snap Award at Hughes Escorts and the Six Sigma Yellow Belt at Airtel. Throughout my career, I have remained focused on aligning strategic business objectives with regulatory mandates, fostering credible relationships with policymakers, and contributing meaningfully to the digital and cybersecurity policy ecosystem in India and the region.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Telecommunications expert with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and public policy.

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience: 25 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Public Policy Advocacy
Cybersecurity Regulations
Policy Advocacy
Telecom Regulation
Regulatory Affairs
Project Execution

Career Highlights

20+ years in government affairs and public policy.
Led cybersecurity policy alignment across India and SEA.
Recognized for excellence in regulatory compliance initiatives.

Work Experience

Fortinet

Head – Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy | India & SEA (1 yr 3 mos)

Head of Government Affairs, India (3 yrs 1 mo)

Samsung India

GM- Strategy & Corporate Affairs (5 yrs 3 mos)

Telenor

General Manager- Head of Regulatory Operations (8 yrs 6 mos)

airtel

Manager -Regulatory Affairs & Nodal (4 yrs 3 mos)

Hughes Communications India

Executive as Regulatory & Project Management (4 yrs 7 mos)

Education

ISB Executive Education's Cybersecurity for Leaders at Indian School of Business

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya( DAVV), Indore

Postgraduate Programme at The Takshashila Institution

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (GCPP) at The Takshashila Institution

Bachelor of Arts - BA at Delhi University

High School at Kerala Education Society

Binu George (ബിനു ജോർജ്)

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India25 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years in government affairs and public policy.
Led cybersecurity policy alignment across India and SEA.
Recognized for excellence in regulatory compliance initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Telecommunications expert with extensive experience in regulatory affairs and public policy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Public Policy AdvocacyCybersecurity RegulationsPolicy AdvocacyTelecom RegulationRegulatory AffairsProject Execution

Other Skills

Government EngagementTRAI & DoT ComplianceCompliance ImplementationRegulatory CoordinationSatellite Migration SupportCustomized SystemsClient ConfigurationUptime ManagementTechnical Project SupportCustomer OperationsRegional OperationsProcess OptimizationSix Sigma Yellow BeltLegal AdherenceCross-functional Coordination

About

Experience

25 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Fortinet

2 roles

Head – Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy | India & SEA

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Hybrid

Leading public policy strategy, regulatory engagement, and strategic partnerships across India and Southeast Asia to advance Fortinet’s cybersecurity mission and align with national security objectives.
Achievements:
Strengthened Fortinet’s influence on cybersecurity policy by cultivating trusted relationships with key government stakeholders across India and Southeast Asia.
Played a pivotal role in regulatory compliance by aligning internal teams with evolving frameworks, including MTCTE, Security Testing, and Trusted Telecom Portal standards.
Championed Fortinet’s collaboration with CERT-In, enhancing national threat intelligence and advancing the Fortinet Academic Partner Program to develop cybersecurity talent.
Facilitated growth in the public sector business by aligning policy advocacy with regional go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
Monitored and engaged on current and emerging public policy issues—including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, certifications, data flows, cloud, and privacy—and developed and executed strategic advocacy plans to advance the company’s interests
Represented Fortinet in strategic industry coalitions to advance collective cybersecurity initiatives and foster regulatory dialogue.
Drove rural digital enablement by overseeing the partnership with CSC e-Governance Services, supporting secure, broadband-powered citizen and business service delivery.

Public Policy AdvocacyCybersecurity Regulations

Head of Government Affairs, India

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Hybrid

Samsung india

GM- Strategy & Corporate Affairs

Jan 2018 – Apr 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Directed strategy and corporate affairs by leading policy advocacy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement across India and South Asia, aligned with Samsung’s business and innovation goals.
Achievements:
Directed strategic policy advocacy on emerging technologies including 5G, IoT, and network security, enabling regulatory support for Samsung’s innovation roadmap.
Built and maintained relationships with central and state government stakeholders, enhancing Samsung’s role in national technology and digital policy development.
Led regulatory compliance initiatives with TEC, BIS, and DoT to ensure seamless alignment with evolving technical standards across South Asia.
Secured key policy outcomes under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, supporting the growth of Samsung’s network solutions portfolio.
Aligned corporate messaging with public policy goals through targeted communications, strengthening institutional trust with think tanks and academic networks.
Enabled healthcare outreach by guiding Samsung’s technology deployment in hospitals across several Indian states.

Policy AdvocacyGovernment Engagement

Telenor

General Manager- Head of Regulatory Operations

Jul 2009 – Jan 2018 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon · On-site

Led regulatory operations and compliance, ensuring adherence to telecom regulations while engaging with government bodies and industry forums to mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency.
Achievements:
Led regulatory readiness for the launch of Telenor’s operations in India and headed circle-level operations to ensure compliance with minimum rollout obligations
Oversaw regulatory compliance in line with TRAI and DoT norms, ensuring alignment with telecom licensing and operational mandates.
Represented Telenor in key industry bodies such as COAI, ASSOCHAM, and CII to address sector-specific regulatory issues and promote policy improvements.
Handled regulatory submissions and petitions with precision, maintaining full adherence to procedural and statutory requirements.
Developed structured compliance and risk frameworks to proactively address regulatory obligations and improve efficiency.
Strengthened internal compliance systems, contributing to reduced operational risk and enhanced process discipline.
Reinforced the company’s position in regulatory matters through consistent engagement with authorities and timely execution of compliance tasks.

Telecom RegulationTRAI & DoT Compliance

Airtel

Manager -Regulatory Affairs & Nodal

Apr 2005 – Jul 2009 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Madhya Pradesh, India · On-site

Directed regional regulatory affairs, driving compliance initiatives and establishing streamlined regulatory processes across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh telecom operations.
Achievements:
Spearheaded compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with legal and operational standards across mobile, landline, ILD, and NLD services.
Designed and deployed regulatory procedures that improved efficiency and consistency across regional operations.
Applied Six Sigma Yellow Belt principles to enhance process execution and reduce compliance bottlenecks.
Delivered strong project outcomes through structured, metrics-driven regulatory initiatives.
Earned multiple ‘Employee of the Month’ recognitions for consistent excellence in compliance management and process innovation.
Strengthened internal coordination for regulatory execution, supporting effective liaison with government and nodal agencies.

Regulatory AffairsCompliance Implementation

Hughes communications india

Executive as Regulatory & Project Management

Sep 2000 – Apr 2005 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Supported regulatory and project operations, managed customized system configurations, and ensured business continuity during satellite migration with minimal service disruption.
Achievements:
Oversaw regulatory and operational aspects of customer-facing projects through customized system management.
Handled ‘Customer Central’ portal operations, ensuring smooth service delivery tailored to client requirements.
Executed seamless configuration of client sites during satellite transition from INSAT 2C to INSAT 3C, minimizing operational downtime.
Ensured high service availability during project cycles through effective technical coordination.
Recognized with the Snap Award for completing key projects efficiently within critical deadlines.
Honored for customer service excellence through proactive support and minimal downtime during major technical transitions.

Regulatory CoordinationProject Execution