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

Applied Risk B.V

Led by experienced professionals, Applied Risk is your end-to-end Industrial Cyber Security partner. Based in The Netherlands since 2012, we globally provide innovative solutions to assist organisations with critical infrastructure (ranging from government agencies to multinational corporations) develop, deploy and maintain cyber-resilient operations. Whether you operate an oil platform, an electrical utility or any other complex industrial control system, Applied Risk has the right expertise to safeguard your business-critical operations.

Sales Director

Entrepreneur

Consultant

Atos

In the digital world, you need a seamless security strategy – and one which evolves continually in the face of changing digital opportunities and threats. From initial consultancy and analysis, through to implementation and ongoing management, we’re with you every step of the way.
With a global team of over 5,000 security specialists and a worldwide network of 14 Security Operation Centers (SOCs), Atos offers end-to-end security partnership. We integrate the best security technologies and offer a full portfolio of security solutions – helping you turn risk into business value.

Sales Manager Big Data and Security

Industrial Cyber Security and beyond. Improving your OT cyber resilience!
Applied Risk focuses on OT (ICS/SCADA) Cyber Security. We support your company with OT Cyber Security Assessments, Training, Secure by Design program development, Architectural Design, IoT Security Assurance Services (System/Device Testing). Our experience has already helped customers in the following industries: O&G, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Maritime, Water, Power, MMM and Manufacturing. Please contact us to help your company improve the Cyber resilience.

International Sales & Business Development Manager

Fox-IT

Fox-IT prevents, solves and mitigates the most serious threats caused by cyber attacks, data leaks or fraud with innovative solutions for governments, defense agencies, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, banking and commercial enterprise clients worldwide.
Fox-IT combines smart ideas with advanced technology to create solutions that contribute to a more secure society.

International Sales Executive Critical Infrastructure

Schneider Electric

Invensys has been acquired by Schneider Electric in January 2014.

Role within Invensys Benelux since February 2013:
Business Development for Systems (DCS, ESD, F&G), Software (SCADA & MES) and Advanced Applications (Oil Movement Systems, Fuel Blending Systems):
- Bid manager for major pursuit (O&G pipeline in Eastern Europe > EUR 15 Mio)
- Cyber Security BDM / promoter (Cyber Security Conference 2013)
- Turbo Machinery Controls BDM
- General BDM for O&G, Petrochem, Pharma prospects
- BDM for LNG Bunkering

Sr. Client Sales Executive

Cisco Systems

Emerging Solutions Ecosystems: we build solution ecosystems and partnerships globally to accelerate Cisco's entry into new markets. Partners include Emerson, Siemens, Honeywell, Rockwell.
Role: 
- Globally responsible for pursuing a strategic partnership with ABB.
- Lead a virtual Account Mgt team
- Globally supporting the Account Team in Oil & Gas industries
- Regionally supporting partnership with Rockwell Automation.
- Supporting the Cisco NL Sales Team with regards to solutions for Industrial Automation projects

Business Development Mgr Industrial Autom. - Strategic Alliances

Citect has been taken over by Schneider Electric in 2006. Further integration has been completed in Jan 2010.

Global Business Development Manager - SCADA Activity

Citect

Products:
Industrial Automation and Building Automation software:
CitectSCADA, CitectHistorian, CitectHMI, CitectFacilities, AMPLA
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
• HMI
• MES - Overall Equipment Effectiveness Software

Responsibilities:
• Manage the Global Indirect Sales Team
• Grow sales of SCADA software
• Collaborate with senior management of partners and Schneider
• Identify and pursue opportunities
• Develop New Business
• Report sales results, sales goals, plan deviations
• Maintain contacts with the factories in Australia
• Coach the Sales Team to pursue personal development

Customer groups:
• Distributors like Koning & Hartman, Beijer, EFA, PCS, Autic
• Industrial end users like ACC, RET, Corus, Urenco, 
• System integrators like Imtech, GTI, BurgotEpsia, Croon, Egemin
• Machine builders like Royal Huisman Shipyard, Stork FDS, Hauzer

Responsibilities:
• Turnover of SCADA software in A,B,CH,CZ,E,I,ISR,H,NL,P
• Indirectly manage the Inside and Outside Salesmen of Partners
• Collaborate with senior management of partners
• Work out marketing plans with partners
• Perform sales calls to key accounts with Partner Sales team
• Identify opportunities and pursue these
• Develop New Business
• Report sales results, sales goals, plan deviations
• Maintain contacts with the factories in Australia
• Control the product and service quality

Customer groups:
• Industrial end users like ACC, RET, Corus, Urenco, 
• System integrators like Imtech, GTI, BurgotEpsia, Croon, Egemin
• Machine builders like Royal Huisman Shipyard, Stork FDS, Hauzer

Channel Partner Manager

Baumuller

Products:
- Motion Control products:
  • Motors (AC/DC, Linear Motors, Linear Axis, a-/synchr.)
  • Drives (AD/DC, regenerative feedback)
  • PLCs (Motion Controllers)
  • HMI (Interfaces)

- Solutions:
  • System Engineering
  • Systems - turn key solutions

Sales Manager Benelux

I am Mark and passionate about coaching a team to achieve and exceed targets. Relationships matter: with the team and with clients. I believe Cyber Security is a must to pursue safe operations as well as a safe community. The combination of my experience in Process, Building and Industrial Automation together with Cyber Security support end-users and vendors to effectively improve their Cyber Security Posture.

I have sales experience in:
- Cyber Security (IT and OT)
- Sales experience in ICT from 2011
- Sales experience in Industrial Automation from 1999
- Sales experience in Process Automation from 2008
- Sales experience in Capital Investment Goods from 1990
- Sales Management experience from 2004
- Channel Partner Management experience from 2007
- Change management within Sales Teams

My email address is: mark.w.bakker2012@gmail.com

Specialties: Oil & Gas Industry
Information Technology solutions: switches, routers, WLAN, access points, servers, videoconferencing, industrial switches & routers, Physical Security & Safety solutions
Industrial Automation Solutions: DCS, SIS, ESD, FGS, PLC, Motion Control, HMI                          
Industrial Automation Software such as SCADA and MES (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) systems and related SLA's (Customer Support products)
Thermal Spray Equipment and Consumables
Contract negotiations
Strategic Partnerships

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