Nik Puri

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Group CIO and CISO at ArcelorMittal

Luxembourg

Overview

As Group CIO and CISO at ArcelorMittal, Nik Puri leads global IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird and a B. E. from NIT, Tiruchirappalli, and previously led the landmark $7B integration of FedEx and TNT. Colleagues describe him as an outstanding, innovative, and result-oriented leader.

Nik is passionate about creating a culture of learning and caring to motivate talent. He champions a leadership style where he learns alongside his team, personally undertaking training before rolling it out to demonstrate his commitment. He believes in harnessing technology for the benefit of the market and society.

He managed the IT recovery from the devastating NotPetya cyberattack at FedExs European division.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Conviction Driven

Risk-Accepting

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Strategy
As a Group CISO, he has published articles on Zero Trust, managed the NotPetya cyberattack recovery at FedEx, and recently spoke at NASSCOM NTC2025 on the topic.
Digital Transformation
He drives digital transformation at ArcelorMittal and previously led a multi-year IT transformation at FedEx, emphasizing that "complexity is the enemy of speed. "
Cloud & AI Adoption
Recently highlighted ArcelorMittal's digital journey with SAP, using hashtags like #CloudFirst and #AI to signal his strategic focus on these technologies.

Media Appearances

Nik has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Group CIO and CISO at ArcelorMittal
6-2017 - 8-2024
International CIO / Senior Vice President IT at FedEx Express
11-2016 - 6-2017
Vice President Information Technology at FedEx Express
10-2015 - 11-2016
VP IT, CIO EU and MEISA at FedEx Express
5-2011 - 9-2015
Vice President, Information Security / IT Governance, Risk and Compliance - FedEx Services at FedEx

Education

MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.E. from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

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Insights For Selling To Nik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nik is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nik

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nik move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Nik take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Nik

Personality Compatibility


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