Last Updated on: 13th January 2025, 04:56 am
Sekura.id, a leading global provider of mobile identity verification and a GSMA Open Gateway Channel Partner, proudly announces the appointment of Harmeen Mehta, an internationally celebrated technology strategist and innovator, as its new Advisor.
Harmeen’s distinguished career spans industries such as airlines, investment banking, and telecommunications, with her work impacting over 40 countries. She has consistently harnessed cutting-edge technologies to address complex business challenges and deliver future-proof solutions.
Before joining BT, Harmeen held the role of Group CIO and Head of Cloud & Security Business at Bharti Airtel. In this capacity, she spearheaded digital transformation, engineering, and IT initiatives, while also developing new revenue streams. Her previous senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BBVA, and HSBC further reflect her exceptional credentials. Specialising in Neural Networks and AI, Harmeen has received several honours, including the Women of the Decade in Innovation & Leadership Award from the Women Economic Forum and the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award.
With a deep-rooted passion for innovation, Harmeen is dedicated to empowering organisations through transformative technology. Her expertise comes at a pivotal time as Sekura.id expands its Open Gateway programmes to support the evolution of telecommunications companies into tech-driven entities.
“In today’s world of ever more rapid technological advancements, establishing true identity is the cornerstone for individuals and organisations to harness innovation safely and securely while protecting customer rights,” Harmeen stated. “I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of identity and Sekura.id’s pivotal role in this space. My focus will include expanding Open Gateway APIs as a vital new revenue stream for telcos, while also ensuring mobile identity solutions reach a broader audience, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age.”
Sekura.id’s CEO, Mark Harvey, said, “Harmeen is a highly esteemed technologist, and I have held her in the highest regard since our first meeting at Bharti Airtel. Her unparalleled global expertise and passion for mobile identity made her an obvious choice as a strategic advisor for Sekura.id. I can think of no one with greater drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to advancing the mobile identity industry as a whole.”
This appointment underscores Sekura.id’s leadership in mobile identity and Open Gateway innovation. With Harmeen’s guidance, the company is poised to deliver secure, scalable identity solutions that support businesses, telecoms, and consumers in a rapidly evolving digital world.
