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    Vehere Appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India and ASEAN

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    Sanjay Bhardwaj

    New Delhi: Vehere, a global leader in AI-powered Cyber Network Intelligence, has elevated Sanjay Bhardwaj to the position of Managing Director for India and ASEAN.

    The appointment, effective immediately, comes as part of the company’s strategic growth plan for the region.

    Sanjay Bhardwaj to Lead Vehere’s Regional Growth

    Previously serving as Vice President – Sales, Sanjay Bhardwaj has played a pivotal role in expanding Vehere’s footprint across India and Southeast Asia over the past three and a half years.

    Also Read: GenCyS 2025: UST Announces INR 7.5 Lakh Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Challenge

    He has been instrumental in driving sales leadership, customer success, and strategic partnerships, contributing significantly to the company’s growth trajectory.

    “Sanjay Bhardwaj has been key to strengthening Vehere’s capabilities and presence in the region. With his strong industry expertise and leadership, we are confident he will accelerate innovation and regional expansion,” said Praveen Jaiswal, Co-founder and COO of Vehere.

    Over Two Decades of Industry Experience

    With more than 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Sanjay Bhardwaj has held leadership positions at technology majors including Forescout Technologies, McAfee, Huawei-3Com, and Wipro. His extensive expertise includes enterprise network security, channel development, and business expansion.

    “I am honored to take on this leadership role and further Vehere’s mission across India and ASEAN. In an era of evolving cyber threats, our goal is to equip organizations with unparalleled resilience and situational awareness. I look forward to deepening our customer relationships and strengthening our presence in the region,” said Sanjay Bhardwaj, Managing Director – India & ASEAN, Vehere.

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    Vehere’s Cyber Defense Expertise

    Vehere is a next-generation Cyber Defense software company specializing in AI-driven Cyber Network Intelligence.

    For over a decade, the company has supported counter-terror operations in defense and intelligence sectors. Its Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies to secure critical infrastructure in real-time.

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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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