iMerit Appoints Georgeo Pulikkathara as CIO & CISO
iMerit has appointed Colonel Georgeo Xavier Pulikkathara, a distinguished U.S. Army Veteran, as its new Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. This appointment was announced in a press release on August 20, 2025. Pulikkathara brings over 34 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, having held strategic roles at major organizations such as Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
Pulikkathara's extensive background includes managing IT operations for the Army Reserve's 81st Readiness Division, overseeing 50,000 personnel across multiple states. His academic credentials and certifications further bolster his expertise in cybersecurity and IT management.
Radha R. Basu, CEO of iMerit, emphasized that Pulikkathara's leadership will strengthen the company's commitment to data integrity and client trust, which are crucial for safe AI innovation. Pulikkathara expressed his enthusiasm for joining iMerit, highlighting the company's proactive stance on data security in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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