Ed will discuss Mastercard’s strategy to lead through technology, look ahead at technology trends, like AI, and what they will mean for global businesses, and explore how people and technology will work together in tomorrow’s organisations.

At Mastercard Ed is a member of the company’s management committee. He oversees the company’s technology functions, including the payments network, enterprise platforms, technology infrastructure and operations, information security and global technology hubs.

Prior to his appointment in 2016, he served as chief information officer, directing the development of Mastercard products and services. In 2010, Ed was named chief emerging payments officer, leading the development and launch of the company’s digital strategy, partnerships and platforms, and served as chief franchise officer between 2008 and 2010, where he was responsible for the Mastercard global rules, licensing, brand standards and compliance programs. Ed joined Mastercard in 2005.

Prior to joining Mastercard, Ed was group vice president, products and strategy at Metavante (now FIS) which he joined in 2002 through acquisition of Paytrust, an online payments company of which he was co-founder and CEO. Prior to co-founding Paytrust, Ed was the executive vice president of product and marketing at LogicWorks, Inc., a start-up data modeling software company that had its IPO on the NASDAQ in 1996.

Ed is on the Board of Directors for both Xerox and Vocalink Ltd, UK, and a member of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Council on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence. He was inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame in 2024 and awarded Forbes CIO Next Award in 2023. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.

Session: Opening Session & Keynote

Sam is an experienced security leader with 15+ years in the industry. From security consulting to in-house roles at major global companies in the tech & entertainment sector, Sam has built up a wealth of knowledge in security operations & strategy, risk management, travel security and crisis management. A large part of her career has focused on the Middle East and Africa and she has extensive experience having worked, lived and travelled across the region.

Sam is Director, Enterprise Security EMEA for Netflix, based in Amsterdam, overseeing all aspects of the corporate security program for employees, facilities and assets. She has a BA in French, Spanish & Portuguese from the University of Nottingham and a MA in International Relations from Queen Mary, University of London.

Session: Plenary Session & CSO Panel

Florian Haacke, MSc, CFE, CSMPA, has been the CSO and Head of Group Security at Porsche AG since 2020.
Prior to his engagement with Porsche AG, he acted as CSO of RWE AG, innogy SE and METRO AG. He is a reserve officer with the rank Lt. Colonel in the Cyber and Information Domain Service of the German Army and prior to that, he was deployed in the Special Operations Division. Florian Haacke was invited to the Security Policy Course for Senior Officials at the Federal Academy for Security Policy in 2016. He has provided lectures on strategic steering for corporate security organizations at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and the European Business School. Florian Haacke is a member of the Board of the Alliance for Security in the Industry (ASW) and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Bundeswehr University Munich for the accompanying research projects into IT-Security in critical infrastructures. In addition, he is member of the CSO Roundtable of ASIS International, the International Security Management Association, the European Institute of Corporate Security Management and others.

Florian Haacke published the bestseller “Risiko Blackout - Krisenvorsorge für Wirtschaft, Behörden und Kommunen”, released in 2023 and since 2007, he has been the publisher of the online security portal www.sicherheitsmelder.de of the Richard-Boorberg-Publishing Company. Florian Haacke has won multiple security awards such as the Cybersecurity Leader Award, the Outstanding Security Performance Award, the CSO50 Award, the Security Innovation Award and was recognized as one of The Most Influential People in Security. In 2024, he was announced as a Top40 Global Thought Leader in Security and Safety. He holds a master´s degree from the University of Leicester, where he studied Security and Risk Management.

Session: Plenary Session & CSO Panel

Michael Lashlee is the chief security officer for Mastercard, leading a global team that ensures the safety and security of the company's network and internal and external products and services. He is responsible for corporate security, security threat and response management, security architecture and engineering, cryptographic key management, business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency management. Michael is
a member of the company’s Management Committee.

Michael joined Mastercard in 2016 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Secret Service. He was a special agent and supervisor on the protective details for former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama and was the supervisor for the Counter Assault Team, providing dynamic tactical support for the president. His last two postings were as special agent in charge of the Forensic Services Division and the Technical Security Division, with responsibility for all technical protective countermeasures at the White House and other Secret Service protected facilities.
Michael has worked and traveled in more than 100 countries and was posted as the attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Paris, overseeing Secret Service protective operations, financial fraud and cybercrimes investigations in Western Europe, Russia and parts of Africa. He has more than 28 years of federal investigative and law enforcement experience and is certified under the Senior Executive Service program by the Office of Personnel Management for the Department of Homeland Security.

Michael sits on the advisory board of the European Cyber Crime and Fraud Investigators, the board of directors for the Global Cyber Alliance and is a member of the Ransomware Task Force Steering Committee. He is also a past chair of the American Transaction Processors Coalition Cyber Council. He holds a graduate certificate in leadership from the Key Executive Leadership program at American University in Washington, D.C. and a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. Michael formerly served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as a non-commissioned Officer.

Session: Plenary Session & CSO Panel

Inge Huijbrechts is Chief Sustainability and Security Officer for Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) – developing the Sustainability and Safety & Security programs in the group’s 1,100+hotels in operations & development in 110countries around the world.

Together with her team, she lays out the strategy for Responsible Business from build to operations and keeps employees around the world engaged in everyday Responsible Business actions. Additionally, she leads the global expert Safety & Security team to ensure all is done to welcome guests in safe and secure hotels:

In May 2020, RHG launched the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a program of in-depth cleanliness, disinfection, and prevention procedures developed in partnership with SGS. She developed unique value propositions such as Radisson Meetings worldwide being100% carbon neutral and put the company on a trajectory to be Net Zero by 2050.

In April2022, she was one of the key leaders involved in the definition and launch of the Hotel Sustainability Basics, an initiative to set a common, clear and transparent definition of hotel sustainability to drive responsible travel & tourism. The new standard is defined by the industry for the industry and is supported by the World Travel & Tourism Council and a group of leading hotels groups and associations representing over 50,000 hotels.

Inge is a member of the ASIS Chief Security Officer Center for Leadership and Development and chair of the US State Department’s OSAC Hotel & Lodging Sector Committee. She is a member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Senior Advisory Board and sits on the GRI Club Sustainability Committee. Inge also serves on the board of Flanders Special Venues.

In 2022, Inge was named one of the100 Most powerful people in Global Hospitality and in the global Top 100 Women in Sustainability.

Session: Plenary Session & CSO Panel

Gavin has been part of Mastercard Security team since 2012 after 15 years with the Irish Military, with service in the Middle East and the Balkans. After spending six years as the Regional Chief Security Officer for Europe and Eurasia - in 2019, he took the role of CSO for the International Markets, during this transitional phase, Gavin spearheaded a successful regional convergence of a team of Information and physical security teams to support the protection of company employees and the Mastercard assets and doubled regional efforts around cybersecurity. In July of this year, Gavin assumed a new role within Mastercard, as Vice President for Cybersecurity Innovation – Strategy and Outreach, with a focus on supporting the internal and external cybersecurity teams and external Corporate Security Partnerships and engagements.

Gavin has also built-up strong partnerships with international law enforcement agencies such as Europol and INTERPOL, he currently holds a strategic cyber resiliency advisory board position for the European Central Bank - and has previously held a strategic advisory position on E.U resiliency efforts with Digital Europe and contributed to the publication of “Digital Front Line” 15 actions to boost Europe’s Digital Resilience – he has also served as Co-Chair of the Irish & Belgian OSAC Chapter over the last decade and has served as Co-Chair of ASIS Risk to Resilience European Conference since 2022.

Gavin holds an Executive MBA from the Ulster University School of International Business, a certification in cybersecurity for business leaders from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School, and a diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute, UK.

Session: Plenary Session & CSO Panel

Axel Petri (German qualified lawyer) is Deputy CSO at Deutsche Telekom Group whose operations cover fixed and mobile network infrastructure and cloud solutions for consumers, businesses and the public sector in more than 50 countries as well as security services. Deutsche Telekom is following a holistic and convergent groupwide security approach comprising all security domains.

Axel has been holding various executive functions throughout his career, most of them in security. He is At Large Director of the Global Board of Directors at ASIS International, Chairman of the Cyber Security Cluster Bonn and (co-)presiding over a couple of other high-ranking security committees in industry associations.

Axel is co-author of the „Rechts-Handbuch zum E-Commerce“ (Legal Compendium on E-Commerce) and author of further publications regarding Internet-/Media Law as well as Security. He has been visiting lecturer on Security Management at the University of Applied Sciences 'Rheinische' Cologne, and President of the Advisory Council at ASIS’s CSO Center for Leadership & Development.

Session: The AI-C(I)SO. Friend or Foe?

Business Intelligence Analyst at FCC, where she leads data analysis and visualization projects focused on strengthening enterprise security management, through advanced tools such as Power BI and QGIS. She designs strategic visualizations and detailed reports that optimize decision-making and response to critical situations. Leading a project to create an operational management platform that allows security departments to access accurate information, improving the efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness of their operations.

Specializing in the implementation of intelligence processes that integrate data from multiple sources, she focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance the ability to monitor and protect corporate assets. With a background in corporate communication, he facilitates communication between areas and ensures the alignment of security objectives with the company's strategic goals.

Session: Developing a Business Intelligence Department to Enhance Security Analysis

Hans Verdoodt is Chief Security Officer for the ENGIE group in Europe (excl. France) since 2022. Hans has more than 25 years of experience in security and technology management. He started as a project manager within Philips in the ‘90s and developed along his career additional risk, HSE and general management skills within multiple challenging environments. He has been providing solutions and projects in diamond mining, public events, industrial environments, and food industry. He has wide international experience in project management, risk management, security & safety technology, operations, insurance, H&S and facility management.

Constance Godin is Group Physical Security & Safety Intelligence Lead at AXA, where she oversees the monitoring of security threats to AXA across multiple regions. With over 7 years of experience in security, risk analysis, and international relations, Constance has held key roles in security consulting, working with PwC France and Amarante International. Her expertise spans the MENA region, Latin America, and Asia, providing risk assessments and security recommendations for major clients, including CAC40 companies. Constance holds a Master’s degree in International Security from Sciences Po and has extensive experience in managing security intelligence, training programs for business travellers and expatriates, and managing security projects . She brings a wealth of knowledge in geopolitical analysis and corporate security to her presentations.

Session: Leveraging Large Language Models for Geopolitical Scenario Generation

With almost 25 years of experience in enterprise security and business continuity, Radek Havlis helps organizations manage risks and achieve resilience in complex, multinational environments. Currently, he is Vice President of Business Resilience and Chief Security Officer at O2 Telefónica Germany, one of the largest ICT companies in Germany and Europe, where he leads an integrated division of 100+ professionals in cyber security, corporate security, and crisis and business continuity management, reporting to the Executive Board.

He’s got two university Master degrees: Master’s in Law and Legal Science, and Master in Business Administration. In addition, he holds several prestigious credentials such as PMP (Project Management Professional) , CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CPP (Certified Protection
Professional), CSyP (Chartered Security Professional) and FSyI (Fellow of the The Security Institute of the United Kingdom).

He is a former Global and European Board Member of ASIS International.

Session: How to Kill the "Us and Them" Corporate vs. Cybersecurity Culture and Build a Fully Integrated, Risk-Based Business Resilience Programme

Sarah Cunningham is Managing Director of the World Wellbeing Movement (WWM), and host of the ‘Working on Wellbeing’ podcast series by the World Wellbeing Movement, where she engages in meaningful conversations with the world’s leading wellbeing experts.

Housed within the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, the World Wellbeing Movement’s aim is to improve the quality of life of people across the world by putting wellbeing at the heart of decision-making in both business and public policy.

Sarah’s own expertise, which bridges both the corporate and academic worlds, strongly aligns with the World Wellbeing Movement’s approach. She is a senior business leader, workplace wellbeing expert, and future of work strategist with over 20 years’ experience, gained in companies including Accenture, Google and Mastercard.

Prior to being appointed to her current position, Sarah was Vice-President, Technology Hub Lead of Mastercard’s European Technology Hub in Dublin, where she was focused on creating a great place to work with employee wellbeing as the cornerstone.

Sarah graduated first in her year from the London School of Economics’ (LSE’s) Executive Master’s (EMSc) in Psychological & Behavioural Science, where she also won awards for both best dissertation, and best overall performance. She is also a graduate of the Smurfit Business School Senior Leadership programme in partnership with Darden University, and she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Law from University College Dublin.

Session: Workplace Wellbeing: The Evidence We Cannot Ignore

Orhan Topcu is an experienced professional in the security industry with a career spanning over 24 years. He began his career in the Ministry of Interior, where he held various government positions. He gained valuable international experience by participating in United Nations missions in Bosnia and Kosovo. Orhan's expertise lies in strategic analysis, risk assessments, ICT, disaster risk management, and security. He holds a degree in Strategic Analysis and Risk Assessments and has a strong track record of success in diverse working environments. Currently, he serves as the Middle East and Africa Regional Security Manager at Microsoft MEA HQ. Throughout his career, Orhan has been actively involved in disaster prevention and preparedness, regional cooperation on disaster risk reduction, and national emergency management. With his extensive knowledge and disciplined work capacity, he has made significant contributions to various projects and organizations in the security field. Orhan is known for his innovative thinking, adaptability, and ability to think outside the box.

Session: AI and Physical Security: Bridging Technology and Trust

Catherine is a leading European politics expert and global analyst. Her main focus is on the rise of populist and authoritarian politics in advanced democracies and the destabilization that such politics bring to policy-planning and markets. She is a longstanding adviser to progressive political leaders and campaigns across the globe.

Currently a Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre of the European University in Florence, Europe’s foremost policy and research institute, she is also a Senior Advisor to Macro Advisory Partners (London). Catherine is the founder of Counterpoint, a UK-based think tank that provides governments and NGOs around the world with strategic insights on how to manage new forms of social and political risk. She served as its Executive Director until April 2023.

Previously, she served as director of the UK’s leading think tank Demos, and as Director of Research at the British Council. She is an adviser to the PEW Research Centre in Washington DC, and a member of Singapore’s Centre for Strategic Futures.

Widely published in academia and beyond, Catherine has a regular column in the Chatham House magazine, The World Today, is a former editorial board member of Prospect magazine, and is a regular political and social commentator (FT, The Guardian, Politico, BBC, CNN, etc). She is the author of several books including, most recently, Populocracy: The Tyranny of Authenticity and the Rise of Populism (2019).
A native speaker of French, Italian and English, Catherine holds a PhD in Comparative Politics from McGill University in Canada.

Session: Is the World Really Becoming more Dangerous? Perceptions vs Reality of Global Security

Jacob Painter is an experienced consultant specialising in global risk programmes, with a demonstrated history of supporting organisations to secure their business interests while ensuring the safety of their people and assets, through COVID-19, the Ukraine and Russia war, Sudan and increasing tensions geo-politically, to name a few. As a member of the ISO Risk Management Committee, he has guided organisations about international best practices. He has proven expertise in managing complex client requirements to deliver tailored risk management solutions globally and is adept at leveraging strategic insights and using a consultative approach to build operational resilience and enable business objectives.

Justin Crump is the Founder and CEO of Sibylline, which he established in 2010. Based in the UK, Justin leads the strategic direction of the company, drawing on his extensive background in intelligence and security. Justin’s leadership and industry expertise have formed Sibylline into the company into a trusted, expert, and professional partner to an ever-growing range of clients.

Justin’s career began as a front-office investment banker at JP Morgan Chase, but after 9/11, he transitioned to full time military service as a tank commander, with operations experience in Iraq, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. He also served as Aide-de-Camp to the 6th Duke of Westminster during his tenure as Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff. His private security experience include time as the Head of Intelligence at Stirling Assynt and as a Security Intelligence Analyst with UniCredit.

Justin holds degrees from the University of Durham and King’s College London and is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Joint Services Command and Staff College at Shrivenham. He served as President of the Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals (AIRIP) from 2021-22 and continues to serve as a Board member. His book, ‘Corporate Security Intelligence and Strategic Decision-making’, published in 2015, is an Amazon Management Science bestseller.

Justin is also a prominent defence and security commentator for the BBC and frequently appears on Sky News, Deutsche Welle, and various global print media, including as a columnist for the Sunday Telegraph where Justin continues to highlight his own skills in intelligence analysis. He also regularly leads our high-level presentations to boards of the world’s largest organisations and is a prominent public speaker, drawing on his long background in intelligence, leadership, and global affairs.

In addition to running Sibylline, Justin is a passionate aviator, flying a YAK-52, Scottish Aviation Bulldog, and a DA-42 Twinstar.

Mike is the SVP of Global Operations at Dataminr, where he leads and scales efforts for Corporate Security and Cybersecurity alerting for the Enterprise and Public Sector. He also leads the research and implementation for 1M+ data sources in Dataminr’s AI engine and stays abreast of the latest sources of intelligence. Mike worked in intelligence and defense for 15+ years at the highest levels of government focused on terrorism and cybersecurity. He is passionate about utilizing state-of-the-art AI with publicly available information to protect and inform users around the world.

Session: A New Paradigm for Managing Third-Party Risk

Since 1996 Berndt Rif worked as Head of Security (Academic Medical Center Amsterdam), Security Coordinator (ING Group) and Senior Security Advisor (General Intelligence and Security Agency). Between 2007 - 2018 he worked at the Dutch Central Bank and was involved in the New Era of Security Project (NEOS). The process-based approach to security, that was developed at that time, has been presented by him to security practitioners and security students worldwide during conferences and workshops. After leaving the Dutch Central Bank, he was the Chief Security Officer Concern (Security Authority) and Security Accreditation Authority Concern at the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Sport since 2019 for four years.
During the corona crises, he was responsible for the safety of the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport. During that period he led a relatively small young team of security professionals, whom he supervised and coached intensively. Within the ministry, Berndt Rif has started a permanent collaboration with the Hague University of Applied Sciences, the INHolland University of Applied Sciences and the Saxion University of Applied Sciences for placing trainees, offering graduation places and giving assignments to security laboratories.

Starting October 2022, Berndt Rif has been working at the Council for the Judiciary as National Security Authority Judiciary (National Chief Security Officer). In that role, he is involved in the security of 11 courts, 4 courts of appeal, 2 high-risk courts and services that work for the judiciary. Where possible, he transfers the knowledge he previously acquired about the process-based approach to security to his colleagues. In addition, he gives everyone the space to develop themselves and to give substance to security concepts in their own way, while continuing to monitor the big picture as a connecting factor. In his role, he is also still involved in educational initiatives. Where possible, he creates internship assignments for students and supervises projects in practice. At the
moment he is also a member of the Professional Field Committee of the Safety and Security Management program of the Hogeschool Holland and he is a permanent (guest)
lecturer of the Risk Management Summer Course of the TU Delft. He is also involved in the development of a Post HBO Threat Assessment Course.
May 1st 2024 Berndt Rif started as Chief Security Officer at the Central Judicial Collection Agency (Ministry of Justice and Security). He is also working, since more then 25 years,
for the National Police. Since 2021 he holds the rank of reserve captain.

Session: Identifying future threats (foresight and horizon scanning by using the PESTLE model) based on current incidents and objectively observable triggers

Markus Epner is a seasoned crisis and security manager with more than 20 years of experience in major industry roles, including at Lufthansa and Boehringer Ingelheim. He studied Security & Crisis Management at the Police Administrative College in Schleswig-Holstein (Kiel) and began his career as one of the first officers in the Kommando Spezialkräfte, with deployments in the Bosnia and Kosovo wars.

During his time in aviation, he managed the evacuation of two flight crews from Mumbai during the terror attacks and later led the crisis response during the COVID-19 pandemic within the pharmaceutical industry.

Since 2022, he serves as Head of Academy at F24 AG, where he is responsible for designing and delivering advanced crisis-management training and simulation programmes.

Markus is known for bringing real-world crisis experience into corporate training: his leadership emphasises experiential learning, digital simulation and cultivating resilience across teams.

Farah Benis is a recognised expert in sexual harassment prevention, having conducted and pubished the first research on workplace harassment in the security industry. She has worked with major organisations such as Transport for London, Centre for London, and Westminster Women’s Night Safety as well as multiple UK councils to develop practical, impactful strategies for creating safer environments. Farah’s hands-on approach to preventing harassment and promoting inclusive workplaces, combined with her experience presenting on these topics at government and corporate levels, positions her as an ideal speaker to address this critical issue.

Session: Case Study Clinic: Retaining Women in Security: Tackling Harassment to Strengthen Workforce Resilience

Pawel Ciucias is uniquely equipped to bridge the gap between complex technical systems and user-friendly solutions. With over 15 years of experience in digital transformation and UX design, Ciucias specializes in guiding organizations from initial concepts to fully developed, tested, and deployed digital products and services. His human-focused and evidence-driven approach ensures that solutions are not only technically feasible but also centered around the real needs of users.

Ciucias' extensive experience includes working as a senior consultant at Atos Consulting, where he facilitated discovery workshops in user experience and design thinking disciplines. Notably, Ciucias led UX research and design for the Swiss Federal Police (Fedpol), where he transformed outdated systems into user-centric platforms.

Detwiler and Ciucias are currently consulting for a major international organization to enhance their industry-leading security risk management approach with an innovative, bespoke user-friendly digital platform.

Session: Beyond Eye Candy: The Influential Power of UX Design on Non-Security Audiences

Steven Kenny has spent 18 years in the security sector in roles that have seen him take responsibility for key elements of mission critical, high-profile projects across different vertical markets. For the past ten years Steven has focused his attentions on how security technologies can best support business security strategies, whilst elevating the importance of cybersecurity and compliance for physical security practitioners. Steven’s current role sees him lead a team of Architect and Engineering managers across EMEA whilst supporting various industry associations and standards organisations.

As a volunteer, Steven holds a role as a board director for ASIS International UK chapter. Steven currently sits on the EMEA Advisor Council as the emerging technology lead for TiNYg.

Session: Navigating the NIS2 Directive and EU Cyber Resilience Act: Is Physical Security Prepared for the New Legal Framework?

Julia Vincke is a criminologist and senior executive with extensive international expertise in the field of security. Since 2022, she holds the position of Vice President Security at BASF Group in Germany.

Over the past 25 years, she has accumulated experience in various leadership roles within the Lower Saxony Police Force, during foreign assignments, as well as at the corporate level.

Julia worked for the German Police Project Team (GPPT) in Afghanistan in 2012 and for the European Union Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) in 2014.

Since 2015, she has held leadership roles in corporate security across several commercial enterprises, including the retail, automotive, and chemical sectors. Her main areas of focus include public security, international security, security strategies, risk management, crisis management, and geopolitics.

Julia is Board member of the International Security Management Association and strong advocate for women in security.

Session: Insider Risk - Comparing Corporate and Public Sector Experience
Session: Europol and Public-Private-Partnership – What’s in it for you?

Lee Brandon is the Director of Operations at IP Forensics Ltd, an international security and risk management firm specializing in investigative and protective services. Previously, he held a number of in-house and embedded consultant roles with Fortune 500 organizations, providing security and crisis management support in over 20 countries worldwide.

Lee is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and holds a Master of Science in Security Management and Intelligence from the University of Portsmouth. He received the Imbert Award for his dissertation titled "Intelligence Consumption: An Examination of How Intelligence is Used in Contemporary Corporate Security."

Since joining ASIS International in 2019, Lee has served in a number of roles within the Ireland Chapter and is currently in his second year as Chair. In addition, he is an active member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Ireland Chapter.

Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?

Mr Karousos holds a critical post at Europol leading the Corporate Security Department and being responsible for a wide portfolio of security and supportive services.

His overall professional engagements and educational background next to him being a member of the board of directors of the Agency allow him to share valuable experiences and effectively deliver presentations.

Session: Europol and Public-Private-Partnership – What’s in it for you?

Erik has more than twenty-five years of experience in the corporate security & crisis profession both in senior positions in a global security organization and as an independent advisor & trainer. This includes more than twenty years of experience conducting CPP, PSP, PCI, or APP certification courses. He coaches security managers and security management teams as a strictly independent consultant.

Since founding his own company in 2011 he has been advising security teams and preparing board level crisis teams – varying from multinationals to SME’s & from industrial to business service organisations – to practice crises response through challenging scenario-based exercises. The proven concept of DutchRisk crisis trainings is to confront crisis teams with actual scenarios that challenge them to respond, in particular outside of their comfort zone. Crisis exercises are now increasingly combining scenarios around activism with cyber-attackelements and reputation challenges. Realistic, just as contemporary crisis present themselves.

Erik started his career as an officer in the Royal Dutch Army and served in several logistic, instructing, and public affairs positions. He left the Army in 1994 as Captain. Following that, he spent three years as project manager in Indonesia before discovering the security & crisis profession. Erik’s previous involvement as volunteer leader in ASIS International ranges from chairman of the ASIS Benelux chapter, RVP Region 9A, SRVP Europe, Vice-chair Crisis Management & Business Community to Chairman of the ASIS European Regional Board of Directors.

Session: Cross-Functional Crisis Response: Convergence as the recipe!

Yuri Dimitruk (1974) holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations and also holds a variety of diploma’s, certifications in the field of Security and Business Administration. With in total a 3 year term of service at the Dutch Royal Army & Navy and a 5 year term at the Dutch General Intelligence and Service he has a recognized background in the public service. The last 16 years Yuri has worked as a CSO for KPMG and AS Watson to further develop his expertise and skills. In 2024 he decided to award his time again to the public interest and currently holds the position of National Chief Security Authority for the Judiciary in the Netherlands.

Session: Identifying future threats (foresight and horizon scanning by using the PESTLE model) based on current incidents and objectively observable triggers

Melissa Newberg, Seerist’s Head of Intelligence, brings over 15 years of experience in public policy and intelligence analysis. She is passionate about integrating security and risk management strategies with broader business objectives, working closely across teams to address complex challenges. Before joining Seerist, Melissa held senior leadership roles at Meta, including Global Protective Intelligence Manager, where she developed proactive security solutions tailored to a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Her experience also includes influential roles with the U.S. House of Representatives and as United States Air Force civilian at the Pentagon and in Europe, where she further refined her expertise in intelligence and security. Melissa holds a BA in International Relations from SUNY New Paltz and an MA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Manchester.

Session: Managing Travel Risks in the next 1 to 5 to 10 years ahead - take part in the discussion and shape what the future will hold!

Cristian has extensive training in security and other related branches as a graduate in criminology, law, and is qualified as Security Director in Spain. In addition, last year he obtained the Diploma as CSMP® from ISMI.
Since his arrival at the FCC Group, he has played a fundamental role in the preparation of security analyzes and studies for the technical offers of the FCC Group's national and international tenders, review of the comprehensive Security Plans of the FCC Group's corporate buildings and improvement of the procedures, including those of restricted access areas: NATO and CPD,s; Planning and preparation of Pre-Travel Advisories for key FCC countries; Preparation of intelligence reports applied to security (vulnerability and threat assessment) and, finally, monitoring of alerts and risk analysis in security and intelligence risk platforms.

Session: Developing a Business Intelligence Department to Enhance Security Analysis

Shane MONE is the CEO of SEVEN, a security engineering company dedicated to large international events.

After starting his professional career with the French Wrestling Federation, he specialized in the organization and planning of major events. Thanks to his experience, he gains in-depth expertise in logistics, planning, budget management, and coordination of human security systems.
Building on this experience, he then joined OLIPS as an Operations Manager, where his role involved managing the operational organization of major events in France such as the French Open (Roland Garros), the Accor Arena, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes. Responsible for ensuring the security of these iconic venues, he gained a thorough mastery of private security and partnerships with state forces.
He later joined the security management team for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games as Deputy to the Operations Director.
A graduate of AMOS Business School with a Master of Business in Sport, he possesses an in-depth knowledge of the organization of large sporting events.

In 2018, he traveled to Senegal with a team of volunteers for a humanitarian mission focused on sport and electricity access. He also has extensive knowledge of Colombia, where he regularly stays.

Session: Paris 2024 Olympics - Securing the largest event in the world

Prior to his current role as the HO Enterprise Crisis Management Operations Worldwide at Airbus corporate, Matti worked as the HO Security at Airbus Defence & Space Finland for four years. Prior to that he's held multiple security related roles in management, consulting and training. During his over 20 years of security industry experience, he witnessed and influenced in the transformation of security to meet the constantly changing and developing threat landscape.

Session: From Crisis to Crisis Management - How Airbus Transformed its Crisis Management to Meet the Challenges of a Constantly Changing Global Threat Landscape

Eduard holds a wide experience in security management roles within companies and as an independent consultant. He worked for KPMG, ABN AMRO Bank, Shell as well as for many clients as a consultant. Currently, he is with the European Space Agency as Head of the Health, Safety and Security Section at ESTEC in The Netherlands and as the Head of the Corporate Physical Security Unit. Eduard joined ASIS International as student member 35 years ago and following various volunteer leadership positions, he became the first Non-North American President in 2012.

Erica Brown is the Director of Certification at ASIS International. She has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the credentialing industry. At ASIS, she leads a team of certification professionals in the management, development, and global administration of four ISO/IEC 17024:2012 certification programs. In past roles, Erica has managed a team of program managers for an assessment consulting company and oversaw a large-scale licensure program. Erica currently serves as Chair of the ICE Exchange Program Committee for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. Past ICE volunteer service includes Chair of the Research & Development Fundraising committee and member of the Education and Nominating committees. Erica also served as the Public Member on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Board of Directors. She has presented at ICE, PTC, and ATP.

Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?

Whit Mason edited newspapers in Novosibirsk and Vladivostok in the early 90s and worked as a journalist and analyst based in Hong Kong, Sarajevo, Seoul and Istanbul. Since 2001 he has worked as a strategist and advisor for governments, militaries and the UN in Kosovo, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, Australia, North Macedonia, Indonesia, Moldova, and the Baltics. In 2014 he founded Mason Change Communications to support the government of Ukraine, and MCC now provides insights and delivers change communications in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and North America. Whit has done postgraduate studies in international relations in England, law in Australia and philosophy, theology and religion in Switzerland. He is a Deployable Civilian Expert for HMG, a Life Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs in Washington and an Associate Fellow of RUSI.

Session: Is the World Really Becoming more Dangerous? Perceptions vs Reality of Global Security

Jason W. Banks is a seasoned security professional and Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). Currently serving as the Regional Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, Jason oversees comprehensive security operations, acts as the senior law enforcement advisor to the U.S. Ambassador, and serves as the Co-Chair of the OSAC Ireland Country Chapter, fostering collaboration between the U.S. private sector and law enforcement communities.

Jason’s distinguished career includes 29 years of federal government service, beginning with his time as a U.S. Marine during Operation Iraqi Freedom and continuing with his appointment to the Diplomatic Security Service in 2004. He has held a variety of high-impact roles in challenging environments, including his tenure as Agent-in-Charge of U.S. Mission Iraq’s Logistics Office. In this role, Jason was responsible for the stewardship of over 10,000 security assets and directed a $175 million security program, earning him the U.S. Department of State Superior Honor Award for exceptional leadership and innovation.

His diverse assignments have taken him across the globe, with postings at U.S. Embassies in Brazil, and Pakistan, as well as in the United States at the Resident Agent Office in Dallas, Texas, and the San Francisco Field Office. Domestically, he has also served as an Assistant Shift Leader on the protective detail for former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Beyond his professional achievements, Jason is a devoted husband and father to four amazing children. He credits his family with being a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout his career.

Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Mount Saint Mary College. His commitment to fostering security, innovation, and collaboration underscores his dedication to excellence in public service.

Glenn Schoen (1963) is an American-Dutch security and crisis management advisor and owner and CEO of Boardroom@Crisis BV, based in the Netherlands. He has over 35 years’ international experience including prior work for Ernst & Young, G4S Risk Advisory, TranSecur and International Security Management, as well as lecturing parttime for 10 years at Georgetown University’s Continuing Studies program. In the course of his career he has served over 500 consulting/training and 250 analysis service clients, including corporations, international organizations, associations, family offices and select governments. Volunteer security and crisis management position include work for ASIS, the UN’s UNICRI, OSAC, and the White House. He lectured for 10 years at Georgetown University’s Continuing Studies program and regularly performs paid speeches and free commentary for the media (1500+ interviews). This includes over 100 appearances on CNN across the past 32 years.

Elizabeth Detwiler brings over 15 years of extensive experience in security risk management for international nonprofits, having operated in challenging environments such as Afghanistan, Lebanon, Nigeria, and numerous other locations. As the Co-Founder and Chief Technical Advisor of Collective Security Group (CSG), she has been instrumental in redefining how security information is communicated within organizations.

Specializing in risk assessment and effective communication strategies, Elizabeth has personally designed and delivered over 80 security trainings and workshops across more than 20 countries. Her unique talent lies in translating complex security concepts into simple, engaging content that resonates with diverse, non-security audiences.

Session: Beyond Eye Candy: The Influential Power of UX Design on Non-Security Audiences

Tommy is currently employed as a security professional in the Norwegian petroleum industry. Following his tenure as an officer in the army, he has held different security roles within the private and public sector. Always curious and looking for new knowledge, he holds master’s degrees in international relations, Intelligence, and Ethics, and another in Risk, Safety and Security Management. Volunteering for several years, he currently serves on the ASIS Norway board and has recently concluded his term on the ASIS Professional Standards Board. Since 2016, he has also been an active participant in both national and international security standardization committees, including ISO TC 292 Protective Security.

Session: Game of Drones – Strengthening Norway’s oil sector resilience through knowledge sharing and vigilance against drone threats

Lucy has over eight years of experience in public and corporate security, heavily involved in designing and embedding crisis management capabilities for her clients alongside developing and executing incident response and risk management frameworks. Prior to joining the private sector, Lucy was a senior intelligence officer in the UK Ministry of Defence where she was responsible for identifying and delivering urgent intelligence requirements.

Prof Dr. Ir. David Lecompte is a professor at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels and head of the Structural & Blast Engineering Department. He lectures on structural engineering and the effects of explosions on structures and his research activities mainly lie in the fields of blast effect mitigation, combined blast and fragment impact, explosive breaching and small scale explosive testing.

Between 2012 and 2015 he was in charge of the scientific research program management in the domains of Military Mobility, Systems & Protection at the Department of Scientific and Technological research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defence. In 2016 he took part in the European Union Mission to Provide Advice and Assistance for Security Sector Reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo, during a 10 month period as counselor to the Head of Military Instruction of the Congolese armed Forces.

He is the Belgian representative in the International Physical Security Forum and a permanent member of the European Research Network on Critical Infrastructure Protection. He is also active in the NATO Science and Technology Organisation, where he was the chairman of the Applied Vehicle Technology Panel.

He is also the managing director of Praetorian Engineering, a Blast & Impact engineering company with solid experience in the field of the effects of explosions on structures. Design and evaluation of the robustness of structures, buildings and their surroundings are at the core of its activities. Together with the identification of realistic threat scenarios, the evaluation of the vulnerability of structures and the assessment of the resulting explosion and impact risks. Praetorian Engineering has carried out projects for clients in the financial, governmental, nuclear, industrial and transport (railways and airports) sectors.

Session: The Explosive Drone Threat: A Physical Security Paradigm Shift?

Samuel Pouyt is the Head of R&D and Innovation for Computable Contracts at AXA's Group Data and AI Department. He leads pioneering efforts in computational law, utilizing advanced technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), knowledge graphs, and serverless architectures to transform the insurance and legal industries. With over 20 years of experience in software architecture, full-stack development, and digital innovation, Samuel is known for reducing operational costs and enhancing scalability through serverless technologies. His military experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in the Swiss Armed Forces further shaped his leadership, decision-making, and risk management skills, making him adaptable and resilient. Samuel combines his strategic thinking and technical expertise to drive innovation in AI-driven geopolitical forecasting and digital transformation, helping organizations mitigate complex global risks. He is now transitioning from computational law to focus on geopolitical risk forecasting.

Session: Leveraging Large Language Models for Geopolitical Scenario Generation

Alberto Sánchez Ruíz is the PAI team manager for FCC Citizen Services Intelligence Department since September 2023. He is based in Madrid (Spain).

Alberto is a former member of Spanish armed forces, having participated on multiple international military deployments, integrated as part of Spanish contingents, as well as into joint commanded international forces. He has an extensive tactical and operational experience working as analyst and operator on military intelligence tasks, supporting special operations units.

During his Spanish army career, Alberto has received intensive training as HUMINT operator, OSINT technician, and Military Analyst by Spanish national military units, and NATO courses.

Since his incorporation to FCC Citizen Services Intelligence Department, Alberto has leaded and managed a team of PAI analysts, performing enterprise intelligence products based on publicly available sources. He also is committed to conduct several types of investigations for FCC group in order to support products and requests for information.

Session: Developing a Business Intelligence Department to Enhance Security Analysis

Salla van Bronswijk is a dedicated student pursuing a degree in Safety and Security Management at Avans University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. With a strong passion for learning and a keen interest in the field, Salla has already gained valuable experience through an internship at KPN, where she contributed to various security projects.

In addition to her own growth, Salla is also dedicated to supporting her peers. She joined the ASIS International - Benelux Chapter Board as Student Board Member focusing on the growth of student members and supporting new student members in the start of their professional journey.

Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?

Magnus Hultman (b.1974) studied economics at Lund University. In addition to being founder and CEO of Instadia Sweden (acquired by Omniture), Hultman has worked as investor and head of sales at Videoplaza (acquired by Ooyala), founder and CEO of Smartclip Nordics (acquired by RTL), and most recently co-founder and CEO of Strossle International, Sweden’s second fastest growing company in 2018. Nominated as founder of the year in Sweden 2017. Magnus Hultman has been CEO of Safeture since August 2019.

Session: Managing Travel Risks in the next 1 to 5 to 10 years ahead - take part in the discussion and shape what the future will hold!

Jeroen van der Vaart, MSc, CPP - is a forward-thinking leader and executive security risk professional with a proven track record in transforming global security operations. As Director of Group Security & Resilience at Booking.com, Jeroen oversees a robust security portfolio encompassing physical security, intelligence, crisis management, travel and event risk management, business continuity and staff protection. Under his leadership he implemented scalable, next-generation security and resiliency solutions that safeguard the company's people, customers, and reputation. Prior to Booking.com, Jeroen held a management role in Corporate Security at ASML, where he scaled trusted security programs aligned with their growth strategy while mitigating risks to meet board expectations. He also brings over a decade of public service experience with the Royal Dutch Army and Dutch National Police, specializing in national security operations, crisis management, and leadership transformation. Jeroen holds an MSc in Safety and Security Governance, is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and is an active member of ASIS International and the CSO Center. Known for his empathetic leadership style, strategic agility, and operational excellence, Jeroen continues to shape high performing teams and inclusive security cultures across global organizations.

Session: Insider Risk - Comparing Corporate and Public Sector Experience

Landry RICHARD is the founder and CEO of SEVEN, a security engineering company dedicated to major international events.
After being a member of the scientific council of the “Behaviour Chair” aimed at studying the dynamics of human behavior in industry and their influence on societal and environmental safety and security, he joined the Olympic and Paralympics Games Security Direction of Paris 2024 as operational director.

Firefighter officer for more than 20 years, he is also an officer under contract with the French military police (Gendarmerie Nationale). It was after having managed security for the ArcelorMittal group for 3 years that he began research work with the University of Lorraine within the Behavioral Psychology Laboratory with the Crisis Management Chair at the UTT in Troyes. He then worked as a security engineer at the Financial Markets Authority as part of the implementation of group security.
Author of several books specializing in security issues, he holds an MBA security management from AMGN and Paris II Panthéon Assas.
Founding president of the NGO FIRE (French International Rescue Experts), he has led numerous international relief operations (Nepal, Ecuador, Haiti, Ukraine, Turkey, Morocco).

Session: Paris 2024 Olympics - Securing the largest event in the world

Rebecca Jones is the Associate Director of Client Success at Sibylline. Based in Switzerland, Rebecca joined Sibylline in 2024 and is responsible for sales and client services at Sibylline. Rebecca is passionate about connecting with clients and working collaboratively with them to develop cutting edge and insightful products and services.

Prior to joining the firm, Rebecca had a wide-ranging career where she gained unique global expertise in strategy, technology, defence and intelligence. Past roles included co-founding Pyrra Technologies Inc., a US based AI company, serving as the Head of Strategy Implementation for Airbus Defence and Space in Germany, a role as the General Manager for IMA Asia in Singapore, and time as an Intelligence Analyst for the
Australian Government.

Rebecca maintains influential positions in the defence and security community, holding board seats at Pyrra Technologies and the Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship Program. Rebecca holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Session: Breaking Barriers: How Security and Intelligence teams can Drive Strategic Decision Making

David is celebrating 20 years in the world of corporate security, national security, policing, and the military. David is currently the Head of Physical Security at atNorth, a leading Nordic data center company. For the last 6 years David worked at Crane Currency in various security related roles supporting the design, production and delivery of banknotes, passports, and anti-counterfeit technology to almost 80 counties, including the US Government. David spent his last years as the Global Director of Resilience responsible for risk management, business continuity and internal audit as well as being a member of the security printing and ID industry committee of experts writing standards for Central Banks.

Session: ESRM Beyond the Books: Implementing a Risk-Led Security Program in the Real World

Jens Greiner is a Director in the Forensic Services practice at PwC Germany, specialising in security, crisis and business continuity management. He holds a degree in business administration, is certified by the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) and is a Lead Auditor for ISO 22301 and ISO 22361 standards.

Prior to his current role, Jens served as Head of Corporate Security for a globally operating industrial company, and he spent a significant part of his early career as an officer in the Bundeswehr, including leadership and training functions such as company-command.

Under his leadership, the PwC Germany team has positioned Corporate Security not just as a cost centre but as a strategic business enabler — helping firms embed resilience in their operating models and build robust security architectures aligned with business strategy.

MSc student in Risk Analysis and Governance, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger

Julie Paulsrud is a devoted student pursuing a master’s degree in Risk Analysis and Governance at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Science and Technology. She is deeply interested in risk management and is highly passionate about learning. Demonstrating commitment to both personal and community support, Julie was leader for the student association fRISK for risk studies at the University of Stavanger. With this she focused on fostering a supportive environment for fellow students and guiding new members as they embarked on their academic and professional journeys.

With a background in the healthcare sector, Julie brings a broad perspective to her studies. Currently, she is working on her master´s thesis, focused on evaluating risk analysis methods utilized in the maritime sector and dynamic risk-picture in conflict zones. This highlights her commitment to addressing complex issues in risk management.

Session: Closing Session - with ASIS NextGen

Paul joined Accenture Global Protection and Security team after 15 years of experience in the financial sector with a leading US bank. Here he led several EMEA Operations roles covering physical security; crisis, incident, and emergency management; Executive protection, plus VIP event and travel security. During his time as the EMEA Crisis Manager he dealt with high profile events such as the Arab Spring, Paris and London Terror attacks, high risk travel assignments, serious medical incidents, Covid response, Russia/Ukraine conflict, Paris Olympics and introduced a new Global software application to enhance employee safety. In the final 2 years at the bank Paul created the Threat Management procedures for a new retail bank function, including workplace violence policy and external threat assessments.

Paul has taken over a new dedicated role at Accenture, building a program to focus on the security response and case management of Behavioural threat assessment cases and emergencies/personal crisis related to individual employees,

Prior to working in Corporate Security, Paul worked in UK law enforcement for 17 years, including roles in firearms and drugs investigation units.

Session: Is the World Really Becoming more Dangerous? Perceptions vs Reality of Global Security

Gigi Agassini is a global security strategist with nearly two decades of experience in physical security, cybersecurity, privacy, AI risk, and enterprise resilience. Her work spans Latin America, North America, and Europe, advising both public and private sector organizations on strengthening critical infrastructure, managing insider threats, and turning crisis insights into strategic action. Certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and ISO 27001:2022 consultant, she is known for bridging technical, operational, and cultural divides within complex environments. Gigi engages executive teams and operational leaders through scenario-based leadership programs and ESRM practices tied to real business outcomes. Her recent work focuses on how emerging technologies and global dynamics are reshaping traditional threat models and risk tolerance. She designs high-impact workshops that simulate real crisis situations - ranging from data breaches to supply chain disruptions - enabling leaders to develop practical, business-aligned playbooks for detection, response, and learning. A strong advocate for inclusion and cross-functional collaboration, Gigi mentors next-generation security professionals and helps organizations move beyond compliance toward trust-based security cultures. Her bilingual background and diverse industry experience allow her to deliver risk conversations that are accessible, actionable, and relevant. Known for her dynamic style and clarity, Gigi empowers both executives and front-line leaders to face converging risks with strategic focus, purpose, and confidence.

Mykola Mikheiev serves on the ASIS Europe Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer and ex-chair of the ASIS Ukraine Chapter, leading security professionals through Europe's most challenging contemporary crisis since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. With over 25 years of progressive experience spanning governmental service, international posting, and high-threat corporate security, he brings unique practical expertise in organizational resilience, personnel verification, and crisis management. His governmental career includes cross-border crime investigations, legal extraditions, diplomatic protection leadership, deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and Balkan states, where he managed security operations in an active combat environment. He held a number of positions with intergovernmental organizations in addition to the national security sector. In the private sector, Mikheiev protected personnel and commodities for the gas and oil industries and maritime security. His corporate security expertise includes legal investigations, due diligence, compliance, and risk management. On February 24, 2022, Mikheiev drew on his Kabul evacuation experience to lead his office's evacuation to western Ukraine before returning to continue security operations under wartime conditions. This practical crisis leadership directly informs his current guidance of security professionals managing organizational continuity, personnel security, and insider threat detection during active conflict. Mikheiev holds a Master of Arts in International Studies (King's College London), Juris Doctor (Ukraine), and a UK Military Academy degree. He is board-certified by ASIS as CPP®, PSP, PCI;by ACFE as CFE;by PMI as PMP;and by ISACA as CISM. He is licensed to practice law in Ukraine and certified in adult education by the UK BTEC Pearson. He was an ASIS Europe 2023, 2024, and GSX speaker as well as a pre-GSX CPP Review Program facilitator, where he has demonstrated commitment to advancing the security profession.

Eric Davoine is the Group Head of Physical Security and Safety at AXA, a leading global insurance company. With a diverse professional background spanning over three decades, he brings a wealth of expertise to his current role. Eric's career began in the French Foreign Legion, where he honed his skills in security operations, risk management and leadership. He then transitioned to the private sector, working as a security instructor and later as a security manager in a business bank. In his current position at AXA, Eric oversees the company's physical security and safety measures across the world. He’s in charge of setting and improving the governance and providing the necessary advisory to all the companies within the Group.
He is also a member of the ASIS Europe chapters’ committee. Eric’s areas of expertise include leadership, security organization, risk assessment, and quality management. He’s also a university lecturer for close to a decade.

Session: Managing Travel Risks in the next 1 to 5 to 10 years ahead - take part in the discussion and shape what the future will hold!

Mads Paerregaard is an experienced security risk management professional who after a career as an army o9icer worked as a Regional Security Advisor with the Danish Ministry of Foreign A9airs followed by senior security and c-suite level positions in the private sector.

Mads founded Human Risks in 2016 – a digital risk management platform that supports each step of the ESRM process. Mads is a graduate from the Royal Danish Military Academy and has an master´s degree in business administration from Henley Business School.

Mads is the chair of the ASIS ESRM Committee.

Session: ESRM Beyond the Books: Implementing a Risk-Led Security Program in the Real World

Since 2023 the Director of Global Security Operations, at Amazon.

With more than 40 years of international operational, command and senior leadership positions in the military, government and various private sector industries including Logistics, Hi-tech and security services. Holding senior leadership roles in international security organizations and associations (ASIS, TAPA, IFPO) aiming to shape the future of security industry through knowledge sharing and cooperation between the private sector, law enforcement and regulatory bodies.

Gilad is a diversity champion, promoting awareness and education around unconscious bias, systemic barriers, and the benefits of diverse teams. He is also a technology innovator who leverages interdisciplinary approaches to tackle technological challenges; pioneering the use of cutting- edge technologies to solve complex problems in novel ways.

He is passionate about Security Concepts & Methodologies Development through designing robust cybersecurity frameworks, protocols, and best practices and;
educating stakeholders on security fundamentals and fostering a culture of security awareness.

Lastly, Gilad has a tracked record of coaching and training numerous security professionals towards certifications in the most reputable security education and certification programs which include:

• Member of the European Board of Directors - ASIS International (current).
• Led the Freight "CounterAct" project (Cluster of User Networks in Transport and Energy Relating to Anti-terrorist Activities - European Commission PF6, 2008-2009)
• Guest lecturer on supply chain security and resilience at MBA courses at universities HEC-EPFL Lausanne, LCL-UNIL Luxembourg, Ruppin Academic Center Israel.
• Speaker at UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) conferences on transport and cargo security at the UN office in Geneva (2009-2010).
• Awarded the ASIS Certification board organization award of merit 2020
• Awarded the ASIS Germany Chapter Trophy for promoting young security professionals 2017.

Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?

Adam Lakhani is a Security Director at International SOS. In this role, Adam oversees the delivery of market-leading, audience-centric Security I&A, with a focus on high-priority threat to life alerts and working with our Lead Security Analysts for the Europe, Central & West Africa, Maghreb & Sahel regions for longer-term forecasting and analysis.

Session: Managing Travel Risks in the next 1 to 5 to 10 years ahead - take part in the discussion and shape what the future will hold!

Nele Eykens, CPP, is a senior Security (Risk) Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the (nuclear) energy and supply chain industry. She is currently working for Umicore as Corporate Security Manager and Past Chapter Chair of the ASIS International Benelux Chapter.

She holds degrees in Criminology, ISO 31 000 Risk Management and Health & Safety.

Nele is skilled in Risk Management, Insider Threat Mitigation, Information Security, Security Awareness, Supply Chain Security, Crisis Management and Screening. She is a true believer in building bridges between different levels and disciplines and always on the lookout for pragmatic and innovative (security) solutions to support the business.

Session: Plenary CSO Panel

Florian is the Director of AI Strategy and Managing Director in Vienna for Genetec. He co-founded KiwiSecurity in 2008, a company specialized in video analytics software by bridging security and privacy, which was later acquired by Genetec. He has a master's degree in Computer Graphics and Digital Image Processing from the Vienna University of Technology, as well as a PhD in Information Processing Science from the University of Oulu, Finland, for his work on privacy protection in video surveillance.

Erwin has been a dedicated volunteer leader within ASIS International and has been a member for over 6+ years. He served in various impactful roles within the association on a local and global level, including Young Professionals Board Member and Certification Programs Board Member at his local chapter (Benelux Chapter 214), on a global level he joined the NextGen Community (formerly known as Young Professionals) as Secretary, Vice-Chair and later became Chair of the NextGen Community. Currently he is the Community Vice President for the Crime Prevention and Investigations Communities in which he supports these communities to grow and reach their goals. 

Alongside his volunteer work, Erwin is a seasoned security professional with over half a decade of experience in the security field. He currently leads security operations across the BeNeLux region at SAP SE, overseeing complex challenges and driving strategic initiatives to effectively safeguard SAP's employees, facilities, assets, intellectual property, and corporate reputation.

Session: Closing Session - with ASIS NextGen

Hugh is the Vice President of Product for Corporate Security at Dataminr, the world’s leading AI event detection platform. In his role, he leads all aspects of strategic planning for Dataminr’s Pulse platform, from initial concepts, to design and development, as well as how new product features are commercialized and what new features are prioritized for the roadmap.

Prior to Dataminr, Hugh was the Co-Founder and CEO of WatchKeeper, a real-time unified situational awareness platform to manage global physical security threats at scale, which was acquired by Dataminr in June 2021.

Hugh’s career in technology was preceded with 15 years in corporate security and crisis management, having worked for private security companies operating in high-threat environments and the largest financial institution in the world, Citibank.


Session: Leveraging AI to Re-Imagine Travel Risk Management

Paul Mercer is an accomplished Enterprise Security Risk Management Professional with a profound background in strategic studies, international politics, and security risk management.

A former Royal Navy Search & Rescue helicopter commander, Paul has offered strategic insights to prominent international organisations, energy, and extractives sectors in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He has a rich blend of military discipline, corporate security experise, and entrepreneurial acumen, making him uniquely suited for complex risk management and senior security roles.

Paul is the founder of HawkSight Security Risk Management, holds a master’s degree in International Politics from the University of Glasgow and joined the UK Register of Chartered Security Professionals in September 2020.

Session: ESRM Beyond the Books: Implementing a Risk-Led Security Program in the Real World

Nick Hill is Senior Analyst, Global Risk and Intelligence Services, where he drives intelligence analysis and services implementation to help customers mitigate dynamic risks and strengthen organizational resilience. Prior to his current role, Nick led product development and services implementation for a physical security provider leveraging AI to improve critical incident management. Nick is a former security manager overseeing travel risk management, risk intelligence, and global security operations, and previously served in the Marine Corps overseeing strategic intelligence analysis and production.

Leadership Session: Future of Travel Risk Management Workshop
Innovation Session: The Power of Mass Notification, Ensuring Safety and Awareness in Real Time

Artem has a 20+ year background in Security & Investigations as a practitioner and leader, developing teams & functions in enterprise. Artem is currently focused on bringing innovative and impactful solutions to market, at Resolver.

Session: Rethinking Incident Management: How Leading Security Teams are Using AI to Streamline Workflows and Improve Data Quality

Vincent Hamerlinck, an experienced security expert and passionate advocate of future-proof access management. He talks passionately about the sense and nonsense of digital collaborations. He narrates and inspires. Vincent Hamerlinck stresses the vital importance of co-creation when it comes to access management. Co-creation where the latest technologies go hand in hand with new ways of working and thinking. His profound insights shed light on the crucial connection between people and physical spaces within organisations.

Session: Access to the Future in Enterprises: The Michelangelo Principle

Kieran Byrne is a dedicated technologist specialising in IP-based solutions and innovations for security and video surveillance, focused on enhancing security and optimising business performance. Leading the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Program for Axis Communications in the UK and Ireland, Kieran supports consultants and specifiers in developing world-leading security designs. He is also an active contributor to industry associations, including the UK and Ireland chapters of ASIS International.

Session: Leveraging Total Cost of Ownership for Value-Based Procurement in Security Systems

Ignacio Ayala is the Lead Analyst for Data, Capabilities and Insights of the Global Intelligence Team (GIT) at Sibylline, working in Artificial Intelligence and automation for both internal operations and intelligence analysis. He studied law in the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela, and holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and Economics at ICADE in Madrid, Spain, as well as a certification in advanced data analytics from LSE. Ignacio previously worked as a Latin America analyst and a private equity analyst.

Session: GSOCs in the Age of AI and Big Data: Maintaining Technological Currency and Efficiency

Sean Rausch is currently a Senior Training and Consulting Manager with Sibylline, based in the UK. Sean is engaged in consulting projects across a wide array of clients and industries, with a focus on gap analyses, maturity assessments and the provision of actionable recommendations for program improvements. Sean previously ran an embedded intelligence and crisis management function in a global financial technology firm, with a global remit to provide safety and security for client staff, assets and reputation. Sean holds graduate and postgraduate degrees, alongside professional qualifications in leadership and management, project management and risk consulting.

Session: GSOCs in the Age of AI and Big Data: Maintaining Technological Currency and Efficiency

Botan Osman is the co-founder and CEO of Restrata, a software company that provides innovative solutions for safety, security, and emergency management.

Botan has more than 20 years of experience in the software and security sector. He has led Restrata's growth and expansion since 2017, delivering its cutting-edge platform resilienceOS alongside global prepare & respond services to clients across various industries and regions.

Prior to Restrata he led digital transformation programs across several governments and organizations, establishing public digital services, national identity solutions and infrastructure during which he worked on projects alongside Microsoft, Google, IBM, PwC, Cisco, and others.

Botan holds a BEng in Software Engineering from Manchester University and has completed executive programs at Harvard Kennedy School of Government, National Defense University, and the UK Defence Academy.

Session: Reducing Fragmentation in the Age of Intelligence

Andy Mackay is the Director of EMEA Marketing at Genetec. With over 20 years of experience in B2B IT marketing, Andy has a proven track record in building and leading integrated multi-channel demand generation campaigns and teams. Andy specializes in driving demand for IT software, SaaS, cloud, services, and hardware portfolios through direct, channel, and alliance programs. He has successfully navigated the complexities of delivering high-performing, integrated campaigns across diverse solutions, including analytics, ERP, big data, hybrid cloud, content management, storage, and security (both cyber and physical). His strategic approach and wealth of experience make him a valuable leader in acquiring and growing sales pipelines while aligning marketing efforts with regional business goals.

Session: Securing Today and Tomorrow: Trends Shaping the Physical Security Market

Shane Clarke, CPP®, PSP®, MSyl, is the Director of Design Engineering & Risk for Global Clients at Securitas Technology. With over 20 years of expertise in security systems engineering, design, and risk management, Shane has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative security solutions for critical global projects. His career spans leadership roles at top-tier organizations, including Securitas Technology, Stanley Security, and Siemens, where he has consistently driven operational excellence and cutting-edge system integrations.

Shane’s technical proficiency is unmatched, with hands-on experience in designing and commissioning advanced security systems, including access control, CCTV, and fire safety solutions. He is particularly adept at leveraging digital platforms and data-driven analytics to enhance global security operations, ensuring compliance with the most stringent regulatory requirements. Shane’s commitment to elevating industry standards is demonstrated through his multiple certifications and his ability to align complex security infrastructures with client objectives.

Session: Driving Operational Standards: Leveraging Digital Excellence in Global Security Operations

Erik Deleersnyder is a results-driven leader in the security industry, specializing in technology solutions and business development. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions, driving growth, and building strategic partnerships. As Regional Director of Technology Solutions for Europe and the Middle East at G4S, Erik leads technology strategy across the region. He defines and selects strategic technology partners, fosters innovation, and manages key stakeholder relationships. He excels at building and managing strategic partner programs, and possesses excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Erik honed his skills through leadership roles in the aviation and security industries, with expertise in procurement, facility management, supply chain management, and product development. He is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance security and safety, and is committed to delivering exceptional value to customers. Erik's leadership style is characterized by a customer-centric approach, a focus on results, and a strong ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and drive change within dynamic environments. He is also a vocal advocate for innovation and continuous improvement. Outside of work, Erik enjoys traveling with his family, exploring new cultures, and savoring good food.

Session: Security Officer 2.0: Connectivity, Counter-Terrorism, and Combatting Fake News

Since joining G4S in 2019, Simon has overseen the production of a number of Briefing Papers on new and emerging threat trends, such as urban exploration and social media auditing among others.

Simon has chaired a number of security events in collaboration with the Security Institute and is passionate about innovation in security.

Outside of work, Simon manages children’s football and cricket teams and runs a Rock Choir, that performs in his local community to raise money for Prostate Cancer.

Session: Security Officer 2.0: Connectivity, Counter-Terrorism, and Combatting Fake News

Sara Pratley is Senior Vice President of Global Intelligence for AlertMedia, a global emergency communication, threat intelligence, and travel risk management provider serving more than 3,500 customers in 150 countries. As the head of AlertMedia’s global intelligence organisation, Sara’s primary responsibility is directing its team of in-house intelligence analysts to identify and inform customers of global and local threats occurring near their people, locations, assets, and suppliers, curating and verifying information from thousands of sources.

Session: The 2025 Risk Landscape and Its Impacts on Resilience

Stephane Levy is a visionary entrepreneur and recognized thought leader in facilities and building optimization. He co-founded SALCO, a firm known for its excellence in building management systems. As the founder of BeamUP, Stephane has established himself at the forefront of innovation, securing eleven U.S. patents in the field. His work continues to shape the future of facility management through advanced technology and sustainable practices.

Session: Leveraging AI and Digital Twins in Asset Protection and Physical Security. Amazon’s Journey

Sebastian Delgado is a seasoned security leader with deep expertise in global physical security and operations. As the Head of Global Physical Security at Amazon, he leads innovative security strategies that protect Amazon's vast operations. With over 20 years of experience, Sebastian excels in risk mitigation, physical security deployment, and sustainable practices. His certifications, including Physical Security Professional (PSP), highlight his commitment to advancing security standards and driving excellence across high-stakes environments.

Session: Leveraging AI and Digital Twins in Asset Protection and Physical Security. Amazon’s Journey

With a solid technical background, Maikel has seamlessly merged expertise in technology with strategic leadership. At Nedap, he is at the forefront of creating digital twins of physical buildings to advance physical access control solutions. Over the last years, he shaped technology strategy, streamlined architecture, and driven innovative solutions in the security market. Maikel excels at bridging technical and business needs, translating complex challenges into clear, actionable insights. His focus on fostering team ownership and inspiring leadership is key to elevating the department’s technological impact.

Session: Bye Bye Buzzword Bingo; the Real Game-Changer is Digital Twinning!

With a mixed background of Strategic Innovation Management and Creative Technology, Daniël is the bridge between business and technology. Over his 7 years at Nedap, he's been a catalyst for change, specializing in Strategic Business Development for security solutions. In his current role, Daniël is at the forefront of innovation, helping major European brands embrace cutting-edge access management solutions. His relentless passion for leveraging technology to elevate our daily lives is what sets him apart.

Session: Bye Bye Buzzword Bingo; the Real Game-Changer is Digital Twinning!

Noah Price, a retired Army Major with a distinguished career in the Brigade of Gurkhas and Army Air Corps, transitioned to the private sector in 2007, joining G4S. As Operations Director, he spearheaded security for critical national infrastructure, including the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.

Since 2022, Noah has led G4S's International Academy, a global network of security experts delivering innovative, risk-based solutions. His leadership is underpinned by a Foundation Degree in Security Risk Management (with Distinction) and exemplary service as Director of Gurkha Services.

Beyond his professional achievements, Noah balances family life with his wife and five children in Guildford with a passion for art. He embodies integrity, loyalty, and courage, committed to raising industry standards and driving innovation in security risk mitigation.

Session: Security Officer 2.0: Connectivity, Counter-Terrorism, and Combatting Fake News

James Wood is Regional Security Director, Northern Europe, for International SOS. In this role, James provides strategic security advice, guidance and support to our clients throughout the region on security areas including Crisis and Incident Management, Intelligence, Travel Risk Management and Business Continuity. James has provided security and risk management services across the world for a wide spectrum of clients across sectors including finance, tech, infrastructure and government. He has led the design and delivery of innovative consulting solutions around the world and worked with clients headquartered in locations such as London, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney, among numerous other locations. Prior to joining International SOS in 2011, he was a police officer in the UK, specialising in surveillance, intelligence and crime prevention.

Session: The Human in the Loop – Why Technology Still Needs a Human Guide in Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Physical Security World

Matt Ince is an Associate Director at Dragonfly, a geopolitical and security intelligence firm. Within this role, he guides strategic intelligence activities and is the managing editor of Strategic Outlook, Dragonfly’s flagship annual intelligence estimate on geostrategic risks. Matt is also an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the UK’s most recognised defence and security think tank. Prior to joining Dragonfly in January 2023, he spent almost a decade working within the UK's national security community, leading analysis on emerging global risks.

Session: Russia’s Hybrid War in Europe

Jason Dibley is the technical director of QCC Global Ltd, the largest global TSCM provider, serving large commercial and government entities with offices in the UK and Singapore. QCC also provides Physical Penetration Services, Digital Forensics, Accredited Training and produces specialist TSCM systems and products in use by government worldwide.

He has been active in countering espionage operations for the last 20 years and constantly evolves new procedures and solutions for emerging surveillance threats. Previously Jason spent 20 years as a covert surveillance engineer with New Scotland Yard working on many operations alongside numerous global security services and military units.

He is security cleared and is a founder member of the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Institute (TSCMi) and an advisory board member of the ERiI (Espionage Research Institute International) both bodies of excellence within the TSCM industry.

Session: TSCM – Meeting Room Protection

With a diverse career across multiple industries and global settings, Almudena has built a strong reputation in executive education, program management, sales, and client relations. As the Senior Associate Director of Executive Programs at IE Business School, Almudena leads cross-functional teams to design and deliver impactful programs that drive leadership and innovation. Previously, Almudena excelled as Associate Director, developing both in-person and online programs, while also managing international projects, including overseeing senior executive programs in Saudi Arabia. Almudena has experience in corporate hospitality, telecommunications, and luxury consulting, demonstrating expertise in client relationship management and project success. A passionate advocate for making a positive impact, Almudena brings a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth to every role.

Session: Ask me anything: Effective Management for Security Professionals Executive Program

Juan has nearly 40 years of professional international experience in Business Intelligence, Corporate Security, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Organizational Resilience and Travel Security.
He has held senior positions on the three sides of the security industry triangle: services provider, client and consultant. During the 90s, he was the Security and Risk Manager for Southern and Eastern Europe of one of the largest global express freight groups forming part of the steering committee. More recently, in the last decade, he was successfully the General Manager of a large guarding company and afterwards, senior Security and Crisis Management International Consultant and senior Security and Crisis Management International Consultant of an Ibex35 multinational company with operations all over the world and over 30,000 employees. Later on, he was appointed CSO (Chief Security Officer) of a Spanish industrial company. Since 1997, he operates as Independent Strategic and Operational Business Consultant with hands on experience in more than 25 different countries. He got his MBA from IE in 1996, where he has also completed several management courses, and he is member of a small group of Spanish holders of the ASIS International CPP (Certified Professional Protection) certification. He is both ASIS Spain former Chairman (2013-2018) and Regional Vice President (2018-2022) of Region 9C of ASIS International, and has been Academic Director of this ASIS/IE Effective Management for Security Professionals Program since 2014. He was awarded with three service merit white ribbon medals from the Spanish Army , Civil Guard and National Police Corp.

Session: Ask me anything: Effective Management for Security Professionals Executive Program

Peter J French was awarded the Member of the British Empire in 2010. He is the Chief Executive of SSR® Personnel, the leading recruitment consultancy in the field of security risk, permanent or interim hire, with a significant workforce presence in Europe and the Middle East. SSR® has been recognised globally as a best-in-class security recruitment consultancy in the S&FEA. He has been recognised as one of the sector's security visionaries. SSR Middle East has also been awarded best security recruitment company in the region. Peter serves on the Chartered Security Professionals Registration Authority. He is a Certified Protection Professional, a Past Master, a Principle Founding Member, and a former Trustee of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals. He is one of the co-founders of the Security Benevolent Fund which supports those in the security profession who require financial support in times of need. With a dedicated team of Volunteers, he organises the WCoSP Spring Dance which has raised over £750,000 for good causes. Peter was honoured as the 6th recipient of the Root & Branch award by the City Liveries Club for his ongoing work with the City of London Livery and Charities

Session: European Salary Survey 2025 – Key Insights and Trends (Show Floor Theatre)