Please welcome our newest member from Kuwait, Yedhu Krishna Menon from Kuwait!
Yedhu Krishna Menon is a seasoned Third-Party Risk and Cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Third-Party Risk Management at Gulf Bank. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated excellence in third-party and supply chain security, cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance, and corporate security domains. Yedhu has held key positions in leading global organizations such as Bank of New York Mellon, MetLife, KPMG, FIS, Ameriprise, and HCL.
Yedhu’s accomplishments include founding the International TPRM Alliance, an initiative that propagates “Collaborative Defense” across EMEA and APAC, where he has mentored over 100 professionals in Third-Party Risk Management. He is also the founder of Helping Brainz, a social impact initiative recognized for driving 175+ development projects in India, utilizing technological innovations to support communities during crises like the Kerala and Assam floods and the COVID-19 lockdown.
As an advocate for cybersecurity awareness, Yedhu has delivered 22 sessions to schools and colleges, fostering digital safety among youth. In recognition of his thought leadership and expertise, he was named among the Top 10 Influencers in Kuwait by Favikon, ranking in the Top 5 for Cybersecurity in 2024. He has also been a featured speaker at renowned events like the Third Party & Supply Chain Cybersecurity Summit (Dubai, Madrid) and Cyber-First Summit (Kuwait).
Yedhu’s academic and professional credentials are equally impressive. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications from SKIET, Kurukshetra University, and a PGD in Cyber Law and Cyber Forensics from the National Law School of India University. He is certified in CISA, CTPRA, ISO 27001 LA|LI, ISO 31000 LI, ISO 22301 LA, CPISI, CIPR (UK), CCIO, CDCP, and ITIL.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Yedhu is passionate about traveling, cooking, and playing soccer. His unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to social impact makes him a valuable addition to CyAN.
We are thrilled to have Yedhu join CyAN and look forward to his contributions!
Please join us in welcoming Yedhu Krishna Menon to our network!
