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John Varughese

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
General Manager ( Head - IT & Digital Banking) at Dhanlaxmi Bank
📍 Thrissur, Kerala, India

John Varughese is the General Manager and Head of IT & Digital Banking at Dhanlaxmi Bank, with over 30 years of experience in information technology and banking. He holds an MBA in Banking & Finance and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Beyond his executive role, John is passionate about engaging with the professional community. He frequently speaks at industry conferences like Bsides Kerala and c0c0n, sharing his expertise on topics such as data protection, cybersecurity, and financial technology innovation with fellow leaders.

He is a recipient of the prestigious CIO 100 award and was also named CTO of the Year in Banking.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
General Manager ( Head - IT & Digital Banking)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Precise But Practical
Fast But Analytical
Rigorous & Demanding

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Cybersecurity & Risk
He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and a frequent speaker on security topics at industry events like Bsides Kerala.
Digital Transformation
As the Head of IT & Digital Banking, he is responsible for leading the bank's digital implementation and technology strategy.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
General Manager ( Head - IT & Digital Banking)
Dhanlaxmi Bank
6-2018 - 3-2024
Head - IT & Digital Banking
Dhanlaxmi Bank
8-2015 - 5-2018
Regional Head - Tamilnadu
Dhanlaxmi Bank
4-2005 - 10-2005
Information Security
Ernst & Young, Tivandrum
7-1996 - 4-2005
Manager(Systems)
The Federal Bank Ltd
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Media appearances

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Education
1987 - 1991
B E
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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