Rajesh Kumar Sharma — CEO
Leading enterprise-wide physical and corporate security across NPCI’s critical data centers and offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Designed and executed security strategies protecting 3,500+ employees and critical financial infrastructure. Deployed AI-powered surveillance and ensured ISO, PCI DSS, and RBI compliance. Negotiated with the Government of Telangana for land acquisition and restricted zone security clearance. Strengthened NPCI’s data protection and incident response frameworks, driving enterprise audit readiness. Partnered with HR, Legal & Compliance on POSH, ethics, and investigations, aligning governance with best practices. Recipient of NPCI “Together We Succeed” ICON Award for security leadership. Directed multi-state security operations, infrastructure protection, and personnel leadership for over 1,000 officers across five states. Managed counter-insurgency, VIP security, and protection of vital installations, including airports, rail projects, and shrines. Coordinated election and event security with state police and intelligence agencies. Led training, facility development, and professional advancement programs for CRPF officers. Recognized through Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation and multiple DG Commendation Discs. Addl. Superintendent of Police | National Investigation Agency (NIA) 📍 New Delhi | Dec 2012 – Dec 2016 Oversaw high-profile terrorism and terror-funding investigations, coordinating with national and international agencies. Directed multi-jurisdictional investigations, evidence management, and intelligence collection. Delivered training on investigative techniques and digital forensics to national law enforcement officers. Commended twice by NIA for professional excellence and integrity in investigation leadership. 🎖️ Career Highlights & Recognition Awarded Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation. Received Director General’s Commendation & Disc Awards for operational excellence. Multiple appreciation letters from Delhi Police, CRPF, and NIA for national event and infrastructure security leadership. Recognized for contributions to AI-driven security modernization and infrastructure protection at NPCI.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Security Leader with expertise in Risk Management and Crisis Leadership.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 31 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Physical Security
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Criminal Investigations
- Security Management
Career Highlights
- Led security for 3,500+ employees at NPCI.
- Recipient of Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence.
- Strengthened data protection and incident response frameworks.
Work Experience
Fintech Data Centre
Head of Physical Security and Enterprise Risk Management (3 yrs 6 mos)
Central Government
Seasoned Security professional, with Experience in investigation, Administration. (28 yrs 3 mos)
Education
GEMBA at SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney
Diploma at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
