London: Niranjan Kunwar, an accomplished global technology and cybersecurity executive with a proven track record in financial services, technology, telecom, and manufacturing industries, has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Genese Solution, a UK-based value IT consulting company. With over 25 years of experience, Niranjan has a deep understanding of complex business challenges and the strategic use of technology to drive innovation, growth, and manage cybersecurity risk.
Prior to joining Genese Solution, Niranjan served as Senior Director of Information Security at Vontier where he led the security strategy, security programme, security architecture and product security from 2021 to 2024. Before that he was the Global Head of Application and Infrastructure Assurance at Invesco from 2016 to 2021. During his long career, Niranjan has held leading roles in technical and security functions in global companies like McAfee, Polycom, Mimecast, Reliance Globalcom, Shipserv, Covestor, Internet Solutions Ltd and Himalayan Computers.
Niranjan holds an Executive MBA degree from The Quantic School of Business and Technology, an MSc IT degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Post Graduate diploma in computer engineering from the Institute of Qualification Improvement. He also holds an MSc degree in Radio Communications, Radio Broadcasting and Television from St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications.
Niranjan also holds several widely respected certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional), SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA), and CCNP Security.
Born and raised in Pokhara, Nepal, Niranjan completed his primary and secondary education in Nepal. He went to Russia for higher education, where he spent 6 years. He moved to Hong Kong to pursue professional opportunities, residing there for 8 years. Niranjan has been living and working in London for last 17 years with his wife, 2 kids and a dog. He speaks English, Russian, Hindi and Nepali. An avid hiker and runner, he also enjoys relaxing and rejuvenating activities like meditation, yoga, reading, and watching movies.
“After spending 25 years in global corporations, I was seeking a new challenge that would allow me to leverage my experience and make a meaningful impact. I was exploring different options of opening my own business, investing and partnering with existing businesses vs taking another global corporate leadership role,” said Niranjan Kunwar, newly appointed CTO of Genese Solution, adding, “I also wanted to connect back to my roots in Nepal. Give back, create opportunities, wealth and prosperity for broader communities in Nepal. In that process I met Mr Anjani Phuyal, got to know him personally, and learn about Genese Solution. I was particularly drawn to their mission of empowering organisations with innovative technology solutions.”
“Anjani and I were on the same wavelength from the time we met, and we agreed that it
would be a win/win to join forces and take Genese to the next level in making it a premier partner of choice for its customers in Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI, Data and Software Engineering,” he added.
Welcoming Mr Kunwar to the Genese Solution global team, CEO of Genese Solution Mr Anjani Phuyal said, “I am excited to welcome Mr Niranjan Kunwar as CTO and CISO, Gense Solution. We believe that given his vast experience in the IT and cybersecurity sector and his commitment to contribute to the technology sector at large, he will be a valuable asset for the Genese global team and would contribute to its continued growth and success. “I am so happy to note that his experience and passion for innovation align perfectly with our company’s vision.”
Genese Solution has offices in ten countries including in Bangladesh, Nepal, Spain, UK and the US.
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