ISACA GTACS Conference 2024

Jagdish Mahapatra serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at ColorTokens, a cybersecurity industry leader known for helping organizations become “Breach Ready.” He oversees the global go-to-market strategy, focusing on expanding business across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Prior to his role at ColorTokens, Jagdish was the Vice President for Asia at CrowdStrike, overseeing Southeast Asia, North Asia, and South Asia. His tenure was marked by hypergrowth, turning Asia into one of the fastest-growing regions globally for CrowdStrike. He spearheaded next-generation cybersecurity solutions for enterprise customers and governments while forging strategic alliances. Jagdish is particularly proud of cultivating a highly engaged team culture, with CrowdStrike Singapore ranking among the Top 5 Workplaces of 2022, and CrowdStrike India among the Top 10 Workplaces in 2023, according to Great Place to Work (GPTW).

Jagdish’s contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed. He was recognized as one of the Top 40 Executives under 40 in India by Business World in 2011.

A thought leader in cybersecurity, he has delivered a TED talk for Star TV on child safety online and spoke at TEDx about the impacts of digital footprints on cybersecurity.

In his early career, Jagdish was pivotal in developing the manufacturing offshoring model in India during his time at Larsen and Toubro, significantly impacting the industry.

Academically, Jagdish holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing and Finance. A native of Puri, a major pilgrimage site in India, he draws inspiration from Indian mythology to navigate contemporary life. An avid reader and blogger, Jagdish enjoys exploring diverse cultures through travel, indulging in local cuisines, and connecting myths to modern-day lessons. Currently, he is reigniting his passion for music, focusing on the piano and drums