European CISO of the Year 2024 | Visionary Cybersecurity Leader & Executive Coach

I help organisations transform the way they think about cybersecurity — shifting from compliance & controls to culture & resilience.

With over 20 years of experience in information and cybersecurity, I’ve built and led global programs that fuse strategic vision with pragmatic delivery, pairing academic insight with real-world leadership. As a coach and trainer, I’m passionate about turning cybersecurity professionals into trusted business leaders.

📌 What I bring to the table:
•	Recognised as European CISO of the Year 2024, reinforcing my credibility as a top-tier practitioner.
•	A track record of designing and delivering global infosec programmes and teams, driving measurable business impact and fostering organisational transformation.
•	A unique intersection of leadership, organisational behaviour and cybersecurity culture — enabling companies to embed security into their DNA rather than treating it as an add-on.
•	A dynamic speaker and trainer praised for authenticity, inspiration and pragmatism — my sessions blend storytelling, research and leadership lessons to engage diverse audiences and bridge cultural/organisational divides.
•	A mindset of “yes!” to innovation and change — challenging the status quo and driving transformation beyond traditional boundaries.

🔍 How I can help you:
Whether you are looking for a strategic executive to lead cybersecurity through complex change, a coach who can elevate your leadership in a cyber context, or a speaker/trainer who can engage senior teams and multiply their impact — I bring the experience, the network, and the dedication to make it happen.

Let’s connect if you’re seeking a visionary executive or coach who can orchestrate cutting-edge cybersecurity strategy, embed innovation and resilience in your organisation, and help elevate your people and culture for sustained success in today’s digital landscape.

Certified as: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CSX-P, CDPSE, CCT, C|EH, E|CSA, L|PT, C|CISO, C|HFI, C|NDA, CIPP/e, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, CCSP, CCSK, S-ISME, S-DPP, C31000, PCS, SABSA

I am a Cybersecurity Rockstar!

Patric Versteeg

Proofpoint

Proofpoint protects organizations’ greatest assets: people.

#1 in Enterpise Email Security
#1 in Insider Threat Management
#1 in Managed Email Authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)

Leader in Security Awareness, Enterprise DLP and Identity Threat Detection & Response.

Named Account Manager

Outpost24

Outpost24 is an European company specialized in identifying risk across networks, applications, users, cloud environments and physical locations.

As an Account Executive I was responsible for building and expanding relationships with Dutch enterprises, consulting on Vulnerability Management, Web App Security Testing and Red Teaming.

Account Executive

Infinigate B.V.

At Infinigate, I was reponsible for the local business development of security brands like Yubico, Rapid7 and Entrust. My work included helping resellers getting up to speed with these solutions, but also a direct touch with midmarket and enterprise (endcustomer) accounts.

Business Development Manager

Cryptostart.nl - Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Guide

Founded Cryptostart: the #1 online guide for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in the Netherlands. Acquired by Investoo Group in 2018.

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