Ashish Faujdar Lupin CISO Appointment marks a strategic leadership move as the company strengthens its cybersecurity framework to support innovation-led growth in the pharmaceutical sector.
Lupin has appointed Ashish Faujdar as its Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Driving global cybersecurity strategy
In his new role, Faujdar will:
- Lead Lupin’s global cybersecurity and data protection strategy
- Safeguard critical enterprise and patient data
- Ensure regulatory compliance across global markets
- Enable secure digital transformation initiatives
This appointment comes at a time when pharmaceutical companies are increasingly investing in digital infrastructure while facing evolving cyber threats.
Strong leadership background
Faujdar brings deep expertise across cybersecurity, risk management, and governance.
Prior to joining Lupin, he:
- Served as Group Head – Cyber Security & Data Protection at Mahindra Group
- Was Group CISO & DPO at Mahindra Finance
- Held leadership roles at Wipro and YES BANK
His experience spans large-scale enterprise security, compliance frameworks, and governance-led cybersecurity strategies.
Why this appointment matters
The Ashish Faujdar Lupin CISO Appointment highlights:
- Growing importance of cybersecurity in pharma
- Increased focus on data protection and compliance
- The need for secure digital transformation in healthcare
As the industry continues to digitize, strong cybersecurity leadership will be critical to ensuring trust, resilience, and long-term growth.

