Swiss GRC has appointed Rajeev Dutt as Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific (MEA & APAC), reinforcing its regional leadership structure as it scales international operations.
Expanded mandate reflects regional growth momentum
Dutt, who earlier served as General Manager for the region, will now lead business expansion, customer engagement and strategic growth across MEA and APAC. Moreover, his elevation comes at a time when organisations across these markets are strengthening governance and risk frameworks.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Business Continuity Management. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at InfiniteBlue, SAI360 and MetricStream. As a result, he combines deep domain expertise with strong regional market understanding.
Strong client base underpins regional expansion
Over the past two years, Swiss GRC has steadily built its presence in MEA and APAC. Consequently, it now serves a growing portfolio of high-profile clients. These include G42 Group, Qatar National Bank, Rotana Hotels, Dubai Chambers, the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, and The BENEFIT Company.
This expanding customer base highlights rising demand for integrated GRC and resilience solutions across complex, fast-evolving markets.
Leadership bench strengthened across functions
In addition to Dutt’s appointment, Swiss GRC has strengthened its regional leadership team. The company promoted Babu Manickan as Head of Presales for MEA & APAC, recognising his contribution to customer engagement and solution advisory.
At the same time, Shankhar Omandhu, Head of Consulting International, continues to drive implementation and advisory engagements. Together, these leaders enhance delivery capabilities and client alignment across the region.
Leadership commentary highlights market realities
Commenting on the appointment, Besfort Kuqi said Dutt has played a critical role in building the company’s regional footprint. He added that Dutt understands regulatory complexities and translates customer needs into practical outcomes.
Dutt, in turn, noted that organisations across MEA and APAC face rising expectations in governance, resilience and risk management. Therefore, he emphasised the importance of working closely with customers and partners to scale solutions effectively.
Product ecosystem supports next phase of growth
Swiss GRC continues to invest in its integrated product suite to support global expansion. Its flagship GRC Toolbox enables organisations to manage risk, ensure compliance and improve resilience through a unified platform. In addition, its Contract Lifecycle Management solution, Contraqto, streamlines contract processes.
Headquartered in Lucerne, the company operates across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It also offers flexible deployment options, including on-premise, private cloud and SaaS.
Strategic outlook
With this leadership realignment, Swiss GRC aims to deepen regional engagement and accelerate growth across high-potential markets. Going forward, the company will focus on strengthening customer experience, scaling delivery capabilities and aligning solutions with evolving regulatory landscapes.
