Where Innovation Meets Execution

Our Mission

Our Mission is Your Resilience

To empower organizations in regulated industries to innovate securely by bridging the gap between Security, Technology, and Compliance. We deliver tangible, measurable outcomes—not just recommendations.

Our Foundation

The Fortellar Difference

A brilliant strategy is useless if it can't be executed. At many consultancies, the engagement ends with a strategy document; at Fortellar, that’s where the real work begins. We built our entire firm around three core principles that drive every decision we make.

We Own the Outcome, Not Just the Project.

Our success is tied directly to yours. Most consultancies deliver a plan and walk away; we see that as only half the job. We take accountability for the end result, embedding with your team to see projects through to completion and beyond, ensuring the solutions we build deliver measurable, sustainable value.

We Are Practitioners, Not Career Consultants.

Our advice isn't theoretical; it's battle-tested. Our founders are former CIOs and CISOs who have lived your challenges. We don't deliver "ivory tower" strategies. Our advice is always grounded in what is practical and achievable, and this firsthand experience grounds our partnership in integrity. We operate as a transparent extension of your team, focused only on your success.

Execution Is Our Strategy.

Our advice isn't theoretical; it's battle-tested. Our founders are former CIOs and CISOs We bridge the gap between planning and reality with our Unified Execution Model. Blending C-level strategic insight with deep, hands-on technical expertise, we don't just solve problems on paper. We build the sustainable, automated systems that translate your plans directly into action.

Our Leadership

Leadership with Real-World Experience

The Fortellar philosophy wasn't born in a boardroom; it was forged through decades of hands-on experience leading technology, security, and operations from the inside. Our founders have served as CIOs and CISOs, responsible for navigating the very same regulatory pressures and business challenges our clients face today. This deep, first-hand understanding of the regulated landscape is why we don't just offer advice—we deliver practical, battle-tested outcomes.

Anuj Gupta

Co-Founder | Head of Strategy & Delivery

As Co-Founder, Anuj is the architect of Fortellar's execution-focused delivery model. He specializes in translating complex business strategy into tangible, automated solutions across cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance. With over 25 years of experience advising organizations in highly regulated sectors, Anuj excels at bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders to create unified, efficient operations.

His leadership is rooted in a "listen first" philosophy, ensuring that every engagement is tailored to the client's unique goals and constraints. Anuj's mission is to simplify complexity and build the practical, measurable roadmaps that empower clients to innovate safely and with confidence.

Asif Malik

Co-Founder | Head of Technology & Security

As a former CIO and CISO, Asif brings a powerful executive perspective to every client engagement. He excels at aligning advanced technology—from AI to cybersecurity—with the practical realities of business goals, regulatory demands, and financial governance. For over 30 years, Asif has led digital modernization and security transformation from within complex, regulated organizations.

He understands the pressures that leaders face from the board, auditors, and business units alike. Asif's leadership philosophy centers on turning bold vision into practical outcomes, building the resilient cultures and high-performing teams needed for lasting impact. His goal is to help businesses thrive by building smarter, more secure futures through strategic, battle-tested leadership.

Our founders built Fortellar to be the partner they always wished they had. Let's discuss how our real-world experience can transform your security, compliance, and technology programs.

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