Pankaj Sharma is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Hikal Limited, a leading pharmaceutical and life sciences organization. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology leadership, digital transformation, cybersecurity, governance, and business process modernization, he is responsible for driving Hikal's IT strategy, innovation agenda, and digital roadmap across manufacturing, R&D, quality, and corporate functions. ● Pankaj has led several strategic initiatives including enterprise cybersecurity transformation, AI adoption programs, cloud modernization, data governance, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory compliance programs aligned with global standards such as ISO 27001, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11. He has been instrumental in deploying AI-powered productivity solutions, strengthening cyber resilience, and enabling secure digital collaboration across the organization. ● A passionate advocate of business-aligned technology innovation, Pankaj actively collaborates with industry leaders, technology partners, and executive stakeholders to leverage emerging technologies for operational excellence and sustainable growth. He regularly participates in industry forums and leadership discussions on AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, governance, and the future of technology in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.