iMerit has announced the appointment of Colonel Georgeo Xavier Pulikkathara, a US Army Veteran, as Chief Information Officer and CISO.
The company states that Pulikkathara brings over 34 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity leadership, spanning banking, healthcare, technology and defense.
As founder of GXP Security and current CIO and CISO for the 81st Readiness Division in the Army Reserve, he manages critical IT operations for 50,000 soldiers and civilians across 247 sites in nine states.
iMerit adds that his past work includes strategic leadership roles at Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, BMO, RBC Capital Markets, AIG, Avanade, Dovenmuehle Mortgage, DataStax and the US Army.
Pulikkathara is a two-time Bronze Star honoree and his academic credentials include a PhD candidacy in Cybersecurity at National University, an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill and a BBA from the University of Houston, the company notes.
Radha R Basu, CEO, iMerit said: “George’s deep experience in securing complex information environments will be a critical asset as we continue to scale and serve clients in increasingly regulated sectors.
“His leadership will amplify our commitment to data integrity and client trust, which is the bedrock of safe AI innovation,” Basu added.
In an era when the security of client data is fundamental, iMerit’s investment in its people, infrastructure, and processes ensures all global operations meet international standards, including SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA and TISAX.
The company adds that its Infrastructure and Information Security office is tasked with driving next-generation security practices across increasingly mission-critical and regulated industries.
Pulikkathara commented on his appointment: “I find great value in iMerit’s commitment to data security in a fast-moving global world of AI.
“A proactive stance ensures both compliance and trust, paving the way for responsible AI innovation.
“iMerit’s 24/7 global distributed footprint is a great opportunity for me to combine IT and security best practices and help serve our most discerning clients,” he concluded.
