For over four decades, Kersi Tavadia has been at the forefront of IT, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity — shaping the future of financial services, capital markets, and beyond.
As CIO of BSE for 13 years, he transformed the exchange into the world’s fastest, achieving a record response time of 6 microseconds. He championed open source adoption, built one of the largest data warehouses, and pioneered the use of AI & ML in surveillance through social media analytics for rumor verification.
Kersi’s leadership also saw the creation of BSE’s next generation Cyber Security Operations Centre, integrating 45+ advanced technologies and setting a benchmark for resilience across the industry. His vision extended to designing multiple datacenters, automating disaster recovery, and modernizing mission critical systems — leaving a lasting impact on India’s financial infrastructure.
Beyond BSE, he has held senior roles at HSBC InvestDirect, Motilal Oswal, Apple Finance, and XLO Group, earning recognition nationally and internationally for his thought leadership. Today, he continues to contribute as Advisor in Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, Independent Director at Axis Securities and CCRL, Executive Coach with StatusNeo, and Advisory Board Member at Cymmetri.
Kersi’s journey is a testament to innovation, resilience, and vision. As part of the Jury panel at this tech event, his presence brings unmatched depth and perspective — inspiring conversations and shaping the dialogue on the future of technology.