Digital investment platform Upstox has appointed Sudeep Ralhan as Chief Human Resources Officer. In the new role, Sudeep will lead the company's human resource strategy, driving the scope for expansion, talent acquisition and resource allocation. 

Under his leadership, Upstox aims to fuel growth through progressive people practices, creating better employee experiences and building a high-performance and inclusive culture. He will be based in Bangalore and will be leading all teams across Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. 

Sudeep has over 20 years of experience across all facets of Human Resources, is passionate about diversity and  believes in the power of leadership. He has worked with a diverse array of reputed organisations including Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare and Walmart. In his previous stint, he was the Vice President - People at Walmart Global Tech, India, where he led the company’s growth and established a strong talent footprint and brand.

Additionally, the company has also appointed two leaders who are Manoj Agarwal and Sriram Krishnan as Head of Compliance and Vice President - Information Security respectively. 

Manoj is going to oversee adherence to all business protocols in addition to liaising between the company and regulatory authorities on all legal matters. He will help build a collaborative and robust business relationship with key policymakers and government agencies to ensure a smooth and ethical business journey. Manoj is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. 

Before joining Upstox, he was the Head of Internal Audit, Legal, Secretarial, and Compliance at Kotak Securities for 18 years and served as the Senior Executive Vice President.  Earlier in his career, Manoj has also been associated with Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Securities.

In the new role,  Sriram  will be heading the information security portfolio. He will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic long-term information security roadmap. Sriram  has been in the information security domain for more than 16 years and has expertise in strategising, leading, and implementing security initiatives across technology, consulting, and banking industries.

He has focused on building solutions and programmes tailored to business needs through a data-driven approach. Prior to joining Upstox, Sriram was the Director - Information Security at Freshworks, leading cyber security initiatives in the organisation.

Commenting on all the appointments, Shrini Viswanath, Co-Founder, Upstox said, “We are thrilled to welcome Sudeep Ralhan, Manoj Agarwal and Sriram Krishnan to the Upstox family. With their unparalleled leadership, expertise and knowledge, they will play pivotal roles that will position Upstox for the next phase of growth.”