Liminal Custody has announced the appointment of Hilal Ahmad Lone as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President (VP).
With nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity leadership, Lone joins Liminal at a pivotal time as the company strengthens its infrastructure and security operations amid the rapid evolution of the digital asset ecosystem.
Lone joins Liminal after a transformative tenure as CISO at Razorpay, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s security posture across cloud, network, and application layers. His leadership was instrumental in navigating complex compliance requirements and creating a culture of innovation and trust within one of India’s leading fintech companies.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Lone reflected on the significance of this transition, expressing both gratitude for his past role and excitement for the road ahead. “After an incredible journey as CISO at Razorpay, I am thrilled to share that I will be joining Liminal Custody as their new Chief Information Security Officer,” he wrote.
Throughout his career, Lone has held security leadership roles at companies such as Dream11 and Intuit, consistently delivering high-impact strategies that align technological innovation with regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management. His appointment signals Liminal Custody’s strengthened focus on embedding security at the core of its digital asset infrastructure, ensuring its clients and partners benefit from best-in-class safeguards.
At Liminal, Lone will lead the company’s global security efforts, focusing on threat intelligence, incident response, compliance, and the continuous enhancement of Liminal’s custodial infrastructure. His expertise will be central to driving the company’s mission of providing secure, scalable, and compliant solutions for institutions operating in the Web3 and digital finance ecosystems.