Punjab National Bank has appointed Ashwini Pandey as General Manager and Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The appointment reflects the bank’s continued emphasis on strengthening cybersecurity, data governance, regulatory compliance, and digital trust across its banking operations.
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Data Protection Leadership
Ashwini Pandey brings extensive expertise across:
- Cybersecurity
- Data protection
- Information security governance
- Banking security frameworks
- Regulatory compliance
- Digital risk management
His leadership experience is expected to support the bank’s evolving security and privacy priorities as financial institutions continue accelerating digital transformation initiatives.
Growing Importance of Data Privacy in Banking
The appointment comes at a time when banks and financial institutions are increasingly prioritizing data privacy, cyber resilience, and information security governance amid rising digital adoption and evolving regulatory requirements.
With increasing focus on customer trust, digital banking security, and compliance frameworks, organizations across the BFSI sector are strengthening leadership roles dedicated to cybersecurity and data protection.
Punjab National Bank DPO leadership is expected to play an important role in reinforcing the bank’s digital trust framework, strengthening security governance, and supporting secure banking operations in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem.
