Crest Ventures Appoints CISO, Re-appoints Auditors
Crest Ventures Limited's board meeting on May 22, 2026, resulted in the re-appointment of M/s. Mathur & Co. as Internal Auditors for the Financial Year 2026-2027. Additionally, Mr. Manish Jadhav was designated as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a three-year term ending May 21, 2029, in compliance with RBI directions.

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Crest Ventures Limited announced the outcome of its board meeting held on May 22, 2026. The board approved the re-appointment of internal auditors and the designation of a new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Re-appointment of Internal Auditors
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the board approved the re-appointment of M/s. Mathur & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 001952C), Mumbai. The firm will serve as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2026-2027.
M/s. Mathur & Co., established in 1983, is a professionally managed firm with 44 years of experience. The firm specializes in audit, assurance, taxation, advisory, and regulatory services.
Appointment of Chief Information Security Officer
The board designated Mr. Manish Jadhav as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Company. This appointment was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is in accordance with the RBI Master Direction on Information Technology Governance dated November 07, 2023.
Mr. Jadhav has been identified and designated as Senior Management Personnel. He brings over 23 years of experience in Information Technology, Information Security, and Cyber Security Audit. He has been associated with the Company since 2005.
| Particulars | Disclosures |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Mr. Manish Jadhav |
| Designation | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) |
| Term | Three years (May 22, 2026 to May 21, 2029) |
| Experience | Over 23 years in IT and Information Security |
The board meeting commenced at 04:30 p.m. and concluded at 08:30 p.m. on May 22, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Crest Ventures
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.33% | -3.92% | -4.81% | -4.95% | -13.84% | +236.15% |
How will Mr. Manish Jadhav's appointment as CISO influence Crest Ventures' cybersecurity investment strategy and IT infrastructure upgrades over his three-year tenure?
What specific compliance gaps or regulatory pressures from the RBI's 2023 IT Governance Master Direction prompted Crest Ventures to formally designate a CISO at this time?
Could the elevation of the CISO role to Senior Management Personnel signal broader organizational restructuring or increased focus on digital transformation at Crest Ventures?

































