¨     Guardian India has announced a significant leadership appointment to support its next phase of growth. On January 21, 2026, the company appointed Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head – India. He will also continue to serve in his role as Chief Information Officer (CIO). This move reflects Guardian's commitment to strong leadership, technology-driven innovation, and a people-centric growth approach in its India operations.

¨     Guardian India Operations Private Limited has appointed Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head – India. He will also continue to serve as CIO, further strengthening leadership at Guardian's Global Capability Center in India.
About the Appointment
¨     Guardian India Operations Private Limited, the Global Capability Center of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, announced the appointment of Karunakaran Azhisur as Country Head – India.
¨     In this expanded role, Azhisur will be responsible for the overall operations in India, while also continuing to provide technology leadership as CIO. This dual responsibility reflects Guardian's strategy of closely integrating business leadership with digital transformation.
¨     The appointment aims to ensure operational excellence, effective delivery of innovation, and seamless support for Guardian's global business functions from India.