Accidental CISO: How Anjani Nandan Turned Uncertainty into Unstoppable Leadership VP of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, a Carlyle portfolio company

CEO Tech Live

🚀 What happens when you’re asked to lead something you’ve never done before?

Anjani Nandan didn’t plan to end up in cybersecurity—or in the U.S. at all.

He started out selling watches in India.

He actively avoided computer labs.

He thought networking felt “too transactional.”

Fast forward: Today, he’s the VP of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, a Carlyle portfolio company, and the architect of a security function built from the ground up.

🎧 On this episode of CEO Tech Live, Anjani shares the powerful lessons behind his transformation into an accidental CISO:

✅ Why taking big, uncomfortable risks can define your career

✅ How to advocate for yourself—even when it feels like bragging

✅ The secret to building relationships that stand the test of time

✅ Why “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is the most dangerous mindset

✅ How caring for your health fuels clarity and bold decision-making

If you’ve ever questioned your readiness to step up, this conversation will inspire you to bet on yourself—and never look back.

🎙️ Listen now to learn how uncertainty can become your greatest advantage.

Follow Anjani on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjaninandan/

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