August 19, 2026, Gurugram: SGS is proud to announce that Panacea Infosec Private Limited, an SGS company, has been named to the 2026-2028 PCI Security Standards Council Global Executive Assessor Roundtable.
The PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) serves as a direct channel for communication between senior leadership of payment security assessors and PCI SSC senior leadership.
Panacea Infosec Private Limited is one of 33 organizations to join the PCI Security Standards Council’s Global Executive Assessor Roundtable in its efforts to secure payment data globally. As strategic partners, Roundtable members bring industry, geographical and technical insight to PCI SSC plans and projects on behalf of the assessor community.
PCI SSC Executive Director Gina Gobeyn said:
“The Global Executive Assessor Roundtable brings together experienced industry leaders whose expertise and perspectives help guide the continued evolution of PCI security standards and programs. We look forward to working with Panacea Infosec Private Limited, as we continue advancing our shared mission of helping organizations protect payment data around the world.”
SGS Managing Director for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Amit Thakkar said:
"We are proud that Panacea Infosec has been selected for a fourth consecutive term on the prestigious Global Executive Assessor Roundtable, bringing our deep industry expertise and insights to shape stronger, forward-looking PCI security standards, advance payment security and support the broader vision of SGS Digital Trust.”
Panacea Infosec Founder and CEO, Ajay Kaushik said:
"Being part of the Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) is an opportunity for us to bring our expertise and market insights to the global conversation on payment security and contribute to shaping what comes next for the industry. We look forward to making a meaningful contribution to this global forum.”
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Mr. Ajay Kaushik
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About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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