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Sharmila Gunasekaran, Venovox CEO, with the PIKOM PDEA 2026 Woman in Tech Award, original award artwork
Sharmila Gunasekaran · PIKOM PDEA 2026 Woman in Tech Award · 10 September 2026

Sharmila Gunasekaran

Chief Executive Officer, Venovox

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About Sharmila Gunasekaran

Sharmila Gunasekaran is the Chief Executive Officer of Venovox, a leading risk intelligence and background screening consultancy trusted by organisations across Asia Pacific and beyond to support informed hiring, governance, and risk management decisions.

As a business leader with extensive experience in organisational transformation, customer strategy, operational excellence, and workforce risk management, Sharmila has been instrumental in driving Venovox's evolution into a technology-enabled, customer-centric organisation focused on delivering speed, accuracy, and integrity in every engagement.

Since assuming the role of CEO, she has championed initiatives aimed at elevating industry awareness around workforce integrity, governance, and the critical role of background screening in modern organisations.

Advocacy & Industry Voice

Sharmila is a recognised advocate for responsible hiring practices. She frequently speaks and writes on topics including:

Background screeningFraud preventionWorkforce governanceComplianceTalent riskOrganisational resilienceThe future of work

Thought Leadership

Through her articles and thought leadership, Sharmila shares practical insights drawn from real-world challenges faced by employers, HR professionals, compliance teams, and business leaders.