Speakers

Andy Giles, Executive Director, Cyber & Technology Risk Reporting and Metrics, JPMorgan Chase

Andy leads cybersecurity intelligence integration with business security risk management stakeholder groups and manages strategic cybersecurity intelligence sharing relationships within the UK.  Andy is an internationally experienced cybersecurity leader in the financial services industry, where he has led security policy implementation, risk and control management,... consultancy services and cyberthreat intelligence frameworks integration within high-profile financial services firms, where he also provided transformational thought leadership in the Zero Trust architecture and metrics automation fields. A veteran of British military intelligence and security operations spanning Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Central Europe, Andy is passionate about clearly communicating how cyberthreats can impact security risks to enable effective decision-making.more

Monika Atanasova, Global Head of Cyber TPRM, Raiffeisen Group

Minika is an experienced security strategist in highly regulated sectors, adept in designing and implementing Cyber TPRM strategies and programs, with a long-term international expertise in contractual negotiations and stakeholder management within electric mobility, cyber security and renewable energies.

Will Collison, Technical Director - Cryptography, HSBC

Will Collison has over 20 years of experience working in cyber security and is currently working as HSBC’s Technical Director for Cryptography. He is transforming a critical part of the bank’s cybersecurity and leading a team of specialists and leaders providing support and expertise in the foundations of secure computing.

Klaus Haller, Senior IT Security Architect, AXA

Klaus is a seasoned Senior IT Security Architect with extensive experience in the Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Proven expertise in business analysis, managing integration projects, test management, data loss prevention, risk and compliance, and IT organizational consulting and service design. Conference enthusiast. Author of the book Managing AI in an Enterprise

Federico Casano, CISO, YAPEAL

Federico Casano is a forward-looking and business-focused Technical Cybersecurity Leader (CISO/CSO) with a decade of international experience steering global security strategy across high-stakes Consulting, Banking, FinTech, and SaaS environments. His expertise includes M&A Security Integration, Multi-Cloud Transformation Strategy, Global Risk & Compliance... Management, Application Security, and building high-performance, business-aligned security organizations. Federico has a proven track record of aligning security with business objectives. He is passionate about championing a culture where security is a competitive advantage—mitigating enterprise risk while accelerating innovation and enabling sustainable business growth. Federico holds a degree in Computer Engineering with focus on Cybersecurity, and a Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He also achieved the most respected cybersecurity certifications: AAISM CISM CCSP CISSP CRISC GXPN OSCP OSWP CEH RTO AZ-500 SC-400 1Z0-1104 SCS-C02 ISMS-Lead-Auditor.Beyond his professional pursuits, Federico is a lifelong learner, an advocate for community impact through volunteering, and an avid student of finance and geopolitics.more

Idir Laurent Khiar, DPO and AI Officer, Baltic Cluster, Geopost SA

Dr. Idir Laurent Khiar serves as Data Protection Officer and AI Officer for the Baltic Cluster of Geopost SA (former DPDgroup), part of La Poste Groupe, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network. In this role, he oversees data protection and AI governance across Geopost’s/DPD’s operations in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.Previously, he served as Co-Head of Data... Protection and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Raiffeisen Group in Switzerland. Earlier in his career, he was Of Counsel at SwissLegal and Head of Privacy & ICT Law at PwC Legal Switzerland. He advised companies, investors, and public authorities on data protection, cybersecurity, and technology law across Europe, Asia, and the United States.Dr. Khiar holds two master’s degrees in political science and law & technology, an LL.M. in cybercrime and cybersecurity, and a PhD in EU regulatory politics. He is a certified Data Protection Officer (HSG) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In addition to his professional roles, he is an active business angel and mentor to start-ups across Europe.more

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at the... Bank of England.more