KANAKAVELAN GOTHANDARAMAN
Global Head of Information Security
HedgeServ
GK is a seasoned Global Head of Information Security at HedgeServ, boasting 27 years of experience in IT and security. With a business-first mindset, he has led global teams ranging from 10 to 80 members for the past 15 years, demonstrating a successful track record in building programs, especially within regulated industries like financial services. GK’s personal expertise lies in security for hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure), as well as in microservices architecture and containerized applications. Holding an MBA from DeSales University and an Executive Leadership certification from Harvard Business School, GK is an active member of the security community, frequently participating in industry panels. His educational background includes a Master of Computer Application (MCA) and a Bachelor of Science in Physics (BSc) from Bharathidasan University, India.