HDFC Securities appoints Mangalam Ganesh as new CTO

HDFC Securities, a stockbroking company and subsidiary of HDFC Bank, has announced the appointment of Mangalam Ganesh as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The move underscores the company’s tech-first strategy as it accelerates its digital transformation journey.

With over 26 years of experience in the financial and securities sector, Mangalam brings a proven track record of building scalable technology solutions and leading digital innovation. Prior to joining HDFC Securities, she served as CTO at Axis Securities, where she drove digital transformation, strengthened disaster recovery systems, and built high-performing teams. She has also held senior roles at ICICI Securities, 3i Infotech, and Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.

A Computer Engineering graduate from Mumbai, Mangalam is recognized for her customer-first mindset and passion for digital innovation. She is expected to focus on platform scalability, performance, and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to deliver seamless and secure trading experiences.

Commenting on her new role, Mangalam Ganesh said, “I am excited to join HDFC Securities at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey. I look forward to working with the talented team to leverage technology to drive innovation, strengthen our platform capabilities, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

Welcoming her to the leadership team, Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO of HDFC Securities, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Mangalam to the HDFC Securities family. Her deep expertise and proven track record in technology leadership will be pivotal in accelerating our digital evolution and further improving the efficiency and client centricity of our platforms. Her vision for technological innovation aligns perfectly with our goal to provide our customers with a seamless, secure, and state-of-the-art trading experience.”

Outside of her professional career, Mangalam is passionate about teaching coding, exploring new technologies, and practicing yoga and meditation. Her holistic approach to leadership reflects HDFC Securities’ vision of empowering investors with intuitive, secure, and transparent platforms.