U.S. Army Veteran Georgeo Pulikkathara Joins iMerit's Leadership as CIO & CISO

Appointment fortifies iMerit's commitment to AI data integrity and client trust

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- iMerit, a leader in expert data for AI, today announced the appointment of Colonel Georgeo Xavier Pulikkathara, a distinguished U.S. Army Veteran, as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.

George brings over 34+ years of experience in IT and cybersecurity leadership, spanning banking, healthcare, technology, and defense. As founder of GXP Security and current CIO & CISO for the 81st Readiness Division in the Army Reserve, he manages critical IT operations for 50,000 soldiers and civilians across 247 sites in nine states. His past work includes strategic leadership roles at Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, BMO, RBC Capital Markets, AIG, Avanade, Dovenmuehle Mortgage, DataStax, and the U.S. Army.

He is a two-time Bronze Star honoree and his academic credentials include a Ph.D. candidacy in Cybersecurity at National University, an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, and a BBA from the University of Houston, in addition to holding certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CDPSE, PMP, ITIL, Azure Fundamentals, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

"George's deep experience in securing complex information environments will be a critical asset as we continue to scale and serve clients in increasingly regulated sectors. His leadership will amplify our commitment to data integrity and client trust, which is the bedrock of safe AI innovation," said Radha R. Basu, CEO of iMerit.

In an era when the security of client data is fundamental, iMerit's investment in its people, infrastructure, and processes ensures all global operations meet international standards, including SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and TISAX. The company's Infrastructure and Information Security office is tasked with driving next-generation security practices across increasingly mission-critical and regulated industries.

" I find great value in iMerit's commitment to data security in a fast-moving global world of AI. A proactive stance ensures both compliance and trust, paving the way for responsible AI innovation," said George. "iMerit's 24/7 global distributed footprint is a great opportunity for me to combine IT and security best practices and help serve our most discerning clients."

About iMerit: iMerit is a leading AI data company that powers advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence models. iMerit delivers high-quality data across industries such as autonomous mobility, medical AI, high-tech — enabling trusted, ethical, and scalable AI through its software Ango Hub. iMerit is backed by Khosla Ventures, Omidyar Network, Dell Foundation and British International Investment (BII). Learn more at https://imerit.net.

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