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

Strategy Insights

Team Leader for Nordics / Benelux / DACH

Team Leader for Nordics / Benelux

My key responsibilities surrounds extending bespoke invitations to unique programmes specializing in Strategic IT, IT Security, Digital Transformation, IoT, Cloud computing and IT leadership. Connecting C-level individuals from the top 5,000 organizations across the Nordics to grow and develop their businesses internationally.

These projects have allowed me to identify key issues and challenges within the IT sector to assist and support top industry leaders.

Nordics IT Coordinator

Allan Lloyds

Business Development Manager

Vodafone

Sales Marketing Advisor

WHAT I DO:
I help C-level executives of the largest companies to network, gain insights and discuss with each other around Senior IT Roundtable discussions.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS: B2B sales, customer relationship building, networking, pitching, understanding market & industry trends and internationalization.

LET'S CONNECT ➡️ virtually here: marinela.uka@strategyinsights.eu or
➡️+46852500324

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