Asha is an accomplished and results-oriented executive leader with over a decade of experience driving cybersecurity and risk strategies that align seamlessly with business objectives. Currently serving as Director of Cybersecurity and Risk Management at Bayer, she brings a global perspective shaped by professional experience and education across India, Australia, Germany, and France.

With deep expertise spanning governance, risk and compliance, security architecture, operational excellence, and digital transformation, Asha has successfully led complex cybersecurity initiatives across diverse industries and regions. She is particularly skilled in navigating the cybersecurity challenges that accompany acquisitions, divestitures, and global IT transformations.

Asha’s track record includes spearheading risk and compliance programs across 16 countries for a European healthcare diagnostics rollout, uncovering critical security risks during major contract negotiations, and driving global frameworks for data governance and digital assurance. Her leadership has been instrumental in securing information assets during M&A activity and managing data localisation challenges in offshore IT operations.

Known for her ability to translate complex cyber threats into business-relevant insights, Asha excels at motivating cross-functional teams and building trust with executive stakeholders. She combines strategic vision with technical rigour, making her a trusted advisor in shaping resilient and compliant digital enterprises.