Avani Desai Schellman CEO Rating

Schellman CEO Avani Desai Bio

Avani Desai is a Chief Executive Officer at Schellman, the largest niche cybersecurity assessment firm in the world that focuses on technology assessments. Avani is an accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in information security, operations, P&L, oversight, and marketing involving both start-up and growth organizations. She has been featured in Forbes, CIO.com, and the Wall Street Journal, and is a sought-after speaker as a voice on a variety of emerging topics, including security, privacy, information security, future technology trends, and the expansion of young women involved in technology.

Also passionate about strategic philanthropy, Avani sits on the board of Arnold Palmer Medical Center, Philanos, Audit Committee chairwoman at the Central Florida Foundation, and is the co-chair of 100 Women Strong, a female-only venture capitalist based giving circle that focuses on solving community-based problems specific to women and children by using data analytics and big data. Avani is also an avid runner, always looking to sign up for the next Disney marathon.

With all that being said, Avani still considers her greatest accomplishment to be personal rather than professional—she is the proud mother to Sahil, Sareena, and Hastin.

Schellman CEO Avani Desai At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Schellman.

Based on 13 ratings, Avani Desai ranks right above Coalfire's CEO, Tom McAndrew.

Schellman's CEO is highly regarded by Female employees. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.