Ashish Gupta is a partner with PwC Switzerland focussing on Cyber transformation and resilience with a specific focus on Pharma and Manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining PwC Switzerland, Ashish spent 3 years as a Partner with ISTARI - a $2B cybersecurity venture set up by Temasek (singapore HQ and one of the largest sovereign wealth funds). He managed and scaled a portfolio of 8 innovative Cyber companies - Sygnia, Claroty, Armis, BlueVoyant, Ensign, Prevalent AI, Sonrai and Axio. Before ISTARI, he has held several global roles with PwC in Cybersecurity in North America, Singapore and India. He has significant experience in building the practice from ground up in several geographies. He has over two decades of management consulting experience in strategy, planning, architecture, implementing and operating solutions for companies in healthcare, Pharma and Finance Industries. He prepares C-level executives to present their strategy, roadmap and spend to board level members. Clients recognize Ashish for his unique blend of technical expertise and strong business acumen. He has established himself as a “change agent” and trusted advisor for his clients. Ashish is an accomplished public speaker and thought leader in various topics related to Cybersecurity, privacy and risk. Ashish is a Computer Science engineering graduate from NIT Durgapur in India and MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Strategy and Operations Cybersecurity VC and portfolio Mgmt Cyber risk quantification OT & x-IoT Security Crisis Management & Board-level Cyber awareness training Healthcare, Pharma and Finance Industry Cybersecurity Strategy and Operating Model Digital Identity Cloud security Intelligent Automation/ RPA Supply chain cyber Risk Mgmt. IT Outsourcing and Shared Services Strategic Client Relationship and Business Development Social Impact