Meet the Future CISO100 2023 Winners

VP, Information Security Systems

Information security and network security engineering leader Faysal Ahmed has more than 15 years of experience along with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Throughout his extensive career at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Faysal has taken on a variety of senior positions including AVP, Information Security Systems Engineer, VP, Information Security Systems Engineer and his current role as VP, Information Security Systems & Network Security Engineering Team Lead. Colleagues have endorsed Faysal for his skills in IT management, information security and active directory.

Deputy CISO & Head of Cyber Defense & Security Response

Equipped with more than two decades of experience across software development, information security and business resilience, Glenn Attridge is considered a seasoned technology leader. Throughout his extensive career, Glenn has taken on a wide range of senior technology roles including Senior Information Security Specialist at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Technical Information Security Manager and his current role as Deputy CISO and Head of Cyber Defense and Security Response at NatWest Group, a position he has held for over three years. Colleagues have endorsed Glenn for his skills in information security management, network security and vulnerability management.

VP Information Security

Cybersecurity expert and CISM-certified technology leader Imran specialises in cloud and security architecture, zero trust, cyber risk advisory, strategy and governance, among others. Throughout his career, Imran has taken on roles ranging from Staff Officer to Chief Joint Mission Analysis Cell at the United Nations to Security Architect / Cyber Security Consulting Manager at KPMG UK. In his current role as Vice Presdient Information Security, Imran oversees Deutsche Bank's global enterprise security architecture, in addition to managing several other aspects such as cultural transformation, governance and security awareness. He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in business information, cultural transformation, resilience and continuity.

Global Head of Information Security

Based in Madrid, Jose Ignacio Garrido Gonzalez is an information security leader with more than two decades of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, Jose has taken on senior roles ranging from Senior Security Engineer at S21sec to Head of Attack Surface Reduction & Threat Management at BBVA, where he has worked for over 12 years. Colleagues have described Jose as a customer-oriented security professional who can be relied upon for any professional challenge. He has been endorsed for his skills in information security and security management.

Director of Business Information Security

A the LSEG, Luke is responsible for reporting to and liaising with the relevant regulators; partnering with the business to manage operational risk and improve security maturity across the different legal entities; client communications, third party security review response and audit defence; and board reporting to each legal entity on Cyber Security strategy, maturity programme and risk. He is also part of the College of Experts for the Department for Digitsl, Culture, Media and Sport, part of the UK Government.

Head of Security Strategy

Marc is the Head of Security Strategy for Banco Sabdadell, a Barcelona-based bank, where he is a Member of the Information Security Steering Committee, reporting to the Global CISO and leading in the areas of Security Assessments and Security Architecture. Across his tenure at the bank, he has ensured that all security architecture and design models and implementations can be traced back to the business strategy, product roadmap, specific business requirements and key principles. He has also helped define and implement security architecture blueprints based on best practices and industry accepted standards to ensure that delivered technical solutions and architectural risk assessment recommendations, meet identified security, privacy and compliance requirements (achieving Security by Design).

VP, Information Security

Panos is a highly experienced security leader. Currently the VP Information Security for Mastercard, he has also lead IT and security teams at JPMorgan Chase and Visa.

VP of EMEA Information & Cyber Security

Ross Evans is responsible for EMEA Information Security at Wells Fargo, with previous experience as a Cyber Security Consultant and an academic background in Forensic Computing & Security. He works closely with many teams to develop, implement and monitor risk based programs to identify, assess and mitigate operational risk that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems or external events; whilst maintaining a balance between risk management and operational efficiency.

Head Cyber Security Architecture | Deputy CISO Switzerland

Somer Tetik is the Deputy CISO Switzerland for Swiss Life, where has worked for nearly 10 years, rising the ranks from Domain Architect to his current position. He is a former Information Technology Specialist for Rhatische Bahn is Chur, and dynawell in Zurich.

VP, Security Engineering Lead

A certified IT engineer with more than 14 years of experience in engineering and architecture, Stanislav Zubkov specialises in system security, information rights management, data loss prevention, incident response and many others. Throughout his career, Stanislav has taken on roles ranging from Service Desk, IT Support at ASNOVA Holding to Senior Software and System Engineer at KSF Technologies Ltd. He is described as a dynamic communicator with exceptional presentation skills which allow him to explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders. He has been endorsed by his colleagues at Credit Suisse for his skills in personal data protection, information security and GDPR.

Head of Cybersecurity Expertise and Innovation

A passionate technologist, Xavier Gondelmann is a security leader with more than 16 years of experience in the industry, taking on a variety of roles ranging from Senior IT Security Consultant at Harmonie Technologie to Head of Cybersecurity Transformation Plan at Societe Generale. In his current role at BNP Paribas, Xavier leads a team of more than 40 cybersecurity and IT risk experts to take charge of the organisation's overall enterprise security architecture, IT risk anticipation and cybersecurity due dilligence. He has been endorsed for his skills in cloud computing and cyber defence.