Sekura.id, a global leader in mobile identity verification and a GSMA Open Gateway Channel Partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harmeen Mehta, a globally recognized technology strategist, and innovator, as its new Advisor.

With a diverse career across industries such as airlines, investment banking, and telecom, Harmeen has worked in over 40 countries, using technology to address business challenges and create innovative solutions.

Before her role at BT, Harmeen served as Group CIO and Head of Cloud & Security Business at Bharti Airtel. There, she led initiatives in digital transformation, engineering, IT, and innovation, while also establishing new revenue-generating business streams. Her previous executive positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BBVA, and HSBC further highlight her extensive experience. Harmeen’s expertise in Neural Networks and AI has earned her significant accolades, including the Women of the Decade in Innovation & Leadership Award from the Women Economic Forum and the prestigious MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award.

Fueled by a passion for innovation, Harmeen stresses the importance of staying ahead in the rapidly changing digital landscape. Her goal is to empower businesses with transformative technologies that shape the future. Her appointment comes as Sekura.id expands its Open Gateway initiatives, designed to transform telecommunications companies into tech-driven enterprises.

“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,” said Harmeen. “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”.

Mark Harvey, CEO of Sekura.id, commented, “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”.

Harmeen Mehta’s appointment underscores Sekura.id’s leadership in mobile identity innovation and Open Gateway API deployment. Her expertise and vision will enhance the company’s mission to provide secure, scalable, and future-ready identity solutions, delivering value to businesses, telecom providers, and consumers globally.