Abhilash R.
Dubai, UAE · Group Head of IT & Cybersecurity · Mercantile & Maritime Group (MMG)
University of Chichester, UK
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About
Abhilash R. is a seasoned Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, and Governance Leader with over 24 years of experience in Tier-1 banking, financial services, and globally regulated commodities trading. He possesses expertise in enterprise cybersecurity governance, AI governance, cloud security, and regulatory compliance. Abhilash is skilled in establishing secure frameworks for emerging technologies like Generative AI while managing enterprise risk and enabling business innovation.
Skills
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Enterprise Technology & Cyber Risk Management
- Security Strategy
- Risk Appetite & Residual Risk Governance
- Risk Frameworks: ISO 27001
- NIST CSF
- COBIT
- Board & Executive Cyber Risk Reporting
- Security Metrics, KPIs & Program Effectiveness
- Regulatory Compliance (Banking, DIFC, GDPR)
26 skills in total
Experience
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Group Head of IT & Cybersecurity
Mercantile & Maritime Group (MMG)
Sep 2025 — Present
Dubai, UAE
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OQ (formerly Oman Oil & Orpic group)
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Group Cybersecurity Assurance Lead (Secondment) – OQ Group
Jul 2020 — Nov 2021
Muscat, Oman
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Head of Cybersecurity – OQ Trading (Group Subsidiary)
Aug 2015 — Jul 2025
Dubai / Muscat
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5 experiences in total
Education
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University of Chichester, UK
MBA
Jan 2019 — Jan 2021
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OTHM, UK
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Jan 2019 — Jan 2020
3 education entries in total