Manjith M R

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Chief Information Security Officer at ESAF Bank

Kerala, India

Overview

Manjith M R is the Chief Information Security Officer at ESAF Bank, with extensive experience in IT transformation and digital banking from his tenure at Dhanlaxmi Bank. He is a recognized industry expert who speaks at financial technology conferences and serves on the International Advisory Board for EC-Councils CCISO program. Colleagues describe him as determined and focused.

He places a high value on professional and personal relationships, celebrating team achievements and expressing gratitude towards colleagues who have empowered him. Manjith cherishes the lasting friendships he has built with colleagues, customers, and partners throughout his career and makes a point to connect with friends.

Unique fact: Manjith serves on the prestigious International Advisory Board for the Certified CISO (CCISO) program by EC-Council.

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Cost Conscious

Process Focused

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Leadership
As the CISO of a bank and a member of the CCISO International Advisory Board, he is a key figure in information security.
IT Transformation
He previously led IT Transformation at Dhanlaxmi Bank and is highly recommended for his clear vision in delivering complex projects.
Digital Banking
His background includes leading digital banking and alternate channels, and he frequently speaks at FinTech and banking technology summits.

Media Appearances

Manjith has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Chief Information Security Officer at ESAF Bank
11-2022 - 1-2025
Deputy Technology officer at ESAF Bank
6-2019 - 4-2022
Head - IT Transformation at Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited
11-2018 - 6-2019
digital banking at Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited
8-2015 - 11-2018
Head Alternate Channels at Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited

Education

9-2018 - 9-2022
Bachelor of Science - BS from Central Christian University, Malawi
2017 - 2019
post graduate diploma in business administration from Maeers M.I.T.School of Management and Research, Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune 411038

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Insights For Selling To Manjith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Manjith is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Manjith

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Manjith move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Manjith take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Manjith

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