Patrick Pitchappa, CISO

As the Chief Information Security Officer of Equiti Group, Patrick Pitchappa leads the group’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust protection against evolving global threats while safeguarding client data and regulatory integrity. With over 28 years of international experience in cybersecurity, IT risk and technology operations, Patrick has held senior roles at leading global institutions including First Abu Dhabi Bank, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Goldman Sachs and VISA Inc. His expertise strengthens Equiti’s security posture and reinforces the Group’s commitment to trust, resilience and innovation.