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  • Quick Heal Technologies Names Harish Kumar as Chief Executive Officer

    Harish Kumar

    Pune: Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a leading global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Harish Kumar as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

    The appointment of Harish Kumar marks a significant leadership transition as the company aims to strengthen its market leadership and accelerate growth across global cybersecurity markets.

    Harish Kumar brings more than three decades of leadership experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise software, technology infrastructure, networking, and digital services.

    Over the course of his distinguished career, he has successfully led large-scale business transformations, accelerated business growth, expanded market presence, and built high-performing teams across highly competitive technology markets serving both mid-market and large enterprises.

    Prior to joining Quick Heal Technologies, Harish Kumar served as Head of Sales – India & SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies.

    In this role, he played a pivotal role in driving business growth and reinforcing the company’s market leadership across the region.

    The appointment comes at a crucial stage in Quick Heal Technologies Limited’s evolution as the company continues to expand and strengthen its presence across consumer cybersecurity, enterprise security, threat intelligence, data privacy, managed security services, and AI-powered security solutions through its flagship brands, Quick Heal and Seqrite.

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    Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Kailash Katkar, Chairman & Managing Director, Quick Heal Technologies Limited, said: “We are delighted to welcome Harish Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of Quick Heal Technologies Limited.

    Over the years, Quick Heal has built a strong foundation of innovation, customer trust, and cybersecurity excellence. As the digital landscape evolves and cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical for individuals, enterprises, and governments, I firmly believe Harish’s extensive industry experience, proven leadership capabilities, and strong execution focus make him the right leader to guide the company through its next phase of growth.”

    “The company & its Board undertook a comprehensive search process and unanimously agreed that Harish’s vision, customer-centric approach, operational excellence, and track record of building high-performance organisations align strongly with our long-term strategic ambitions.

    We look forward to working closely with him as we continue to create value for our customers, employees, partners, shareholders, and society,” Dr. Katkar further added.

    Commenting on his appointment, Harish Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Quick Heal Technologies Limited, said: “I am delighted to join Quick Heal Technologies and lead an organisation that has played a pioneering role in shaping India’s cybersecurity landscape.

    The company has built a strong legacy of trust, innovation, and customer focus, and I believe it is exceptionally well-positioned to capitalise on the significant opportunities emerging across cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, and AI-led security solutions.”

    “The threat landscape is evolving rapidly, making cybersecurity a boardroom priority for organisations worldwide. With its strong portfolio, deep understanding of customer needs, and talented people, Quick Heal has all the ingredients required to drive its next phase of growth.”

    “I look forward to partnering with our employees, customers, partners, and shareholders as we continue to strengthen our market leadership, accelerate innovation, and deliver meaningful value to all our stakeholders while advancing our mission of securing the digital future.”

    With Harish Kumar taking over as CEO, Quick Heal Technologies aims to further strengthen its innovation capabilities, expand its global cybersecurity footprint, and unlock new growth opportunities across consumer and enterprise security segments.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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