Yogesh Khanna

Yogesh Khanna

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

Biography

As the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Internet Society, I lead the organization’s global operations, strategic initiatives, and program execution, ensuring operational excellence and driving impactful initiatives that strengthen the Internet’s infrastructure, security, and accessibility worldwide.

I bring experience in both the private and public sectors, from leading digital consulting teams, driving large-scale technology transformations, and building strategic vendor partnerships. My expertise spans cloud computing, cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and IT modernization, with a strong track record of enabling organizations to scale and innovate.

Over the last three years, I have served as a strategic advisor to technology services companies, technology vendors, and leading private equity firms investing in technology-driven businesses. Previously, I was the Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Sev1Tech, a mid-size IT and engineering services firm supporting US federal government agencies. Prior to that, I served as SVP and Chief Technology Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), where I led cloud, cybersecurity, and digital modernization efforts while managing high-performing digital consulting teams and vendor ecosystems to deliver mission-critical solutions.

With a focus on scaling technology businesses, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving innovation, I am committed to advancing the Internet Society’s mission and ensuring the Internet remains an open, secure, and globally connected resource for all.

I hold a Master’s in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and am based in Virginia, USA.