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

Sopra Steria

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Director Cybersecurity & Compliance

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)

Part-time lecturer and coordinator of the Information Security Management course within the Master of Informatics at HU University of Applied Sciences.

Lecturer Information Security Management (Executive Master)

Ordina

As the Business Director Cybersecurity & Compliance I am responsible for all of Ordina's services in the area of cybersecurity, financial economic crime, control rooms and compliance, and for further developing our business propositions.

Ordina is the digital business partner that harnesses technology and market know-how to give its clients an edge. We help our clients to stay ahead of change, sustainably. With digital end-to-end solutions. By being distinctive and by adding value in the (value) chain. By anticipating and responding to new digital ecosystems. And first and foremost, through co-creation with our clients in high performance teams. We call this Ahead of change.

Business Director Cybersecurity & Compliance

As Vice President Consulting and Practiceleader Cyber Security at CGI, I was responsible for the delivery and development of innovative cyber security services and solutions. I supported clients in strategic security challenges through advisory projects and interim roles.

CGI is one of largest IT and business process services companies in the world. With 76,000 professionals located in offices and global delivery centers in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, CGI is the end-to-end leader in digital transformation. We offer high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, IP services and solutions, and transformational outsourcing to effectively engage with digital customers and citizens.

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Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL)

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GOVCERT.NL

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Ernst & Young

IT Auditor

eMission.nl

Consultant End-user computing

Cyber Security and IT Risk leader with 25 years of experience in cyber security, information risk management and compliance. As a manager and expert, my career is the synergy of my passion for information security and my drive for bringing out the best in people.

I work in the Cybersecurity & Compliance division at Sopra Steria, where I am responsible for the development and delivery of our solutions for cybersecurity & compliance. I combine in-depth subject matter expertise with a keen sense of the the business challenges within organizations. My areas of expertise include security governance, risk management, security by design and crisis management and I have a special interest in cybersecurity education.

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