Leadership Team
Leaders in sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise governance — the team behind global-ready CyberShield CPA · CVA · XDR.
Tanisha Mehta
Founder & Director
Business & StrategyTanisha Umang Mehta co-founded DefenAi Lab Private Limited and leads business and corporate strategy — shaping go-to-market direction, institutional partnerships, and long-term growth across the company's sovereign AI and governance portfolio for government, enterprise, and regulated sectors.
Dr. Rohit Soni
Chief Executive Officer
Sovereign AI Strategy · Platform Portfolio & Product Vision · Government & Public Sector PartnershipsDr. Rohit Soni leads DefenAi Lab Private Limited as Chief Executive Officer, driving sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and GRC strategy for government, enterprise, and regulated sectors. He oversees the company's integrated nine-platform portfolio — from local LLM workbenches and continuous GRC to AI assurance, red teaming, and cyber forensics — with a focus on Make in India deployment, audit-ready evidence, and human-in-the-loop defensibility.
Dr. Umang Mehta
Chief Technology Officer
Technology & Platform EngineeringDr. Umang Mehta serves as Chief Technology Officer at DefenAi Lab Private Limited, leading platform engineering, sovereign LLM infrastructure, and product architecture across the integrated nine-platform stack. He drives technical strategy for local LLM deployment, AI assurance, security controls, and production-grade delivery — aligning engineering execution with Make in India data residency and audit-ready governance for government and enterprise programs.
Dr. Ravi Verma
Chief Business Officer
Regulatory StrategyDr. Ravi Verma advises DefenAi Lab Private Limited on AI governance, regulatory alignment, and board-level assurance — guiding EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and India DPDP convergence across the GVT360 and AI Assurance portfolio.
Saumitra Sathye
Chief Growth Officer
Growth & PartnershipsSaumitra Sathye serves as Chief Growth Officer at DefenAi Lab Private Limited, driving market expansion, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across government, enterprise, and channel programs — connecting the company's sovereign AI and governance platforms to regulated sector demand.
Mr. Narayana Swamy
Chief Financial Officer
Finance & GovernanceMr. Narayana Swamy serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of DefenAI Labs Private Limited, leading the company's financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence. With over three decades of distinguished experience in financial management, corporate strategy, governance, compliance, and business planning, he brings exceptional leadership and industry expertise. He plays a key role in driving sustainable growth, strengthening financial resilience, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust governance while advancing DefenAI Labs' mission to deliver trusted AI Governance, Cybersecurity, GRC, AI Risk Management, and Sovereign AI solutions for enterprises and government organizations worldwide.