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Nordic CISO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CISOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.
- Supporting business agility with risk-based programs
- Evaluating, communicating and responding to evolving threats
- Building a culture of security to enable smart, secure decision-making
Nordic CISO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Nordic CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.
Co-Chairs
Lars Falch
Novo Nordisk
CISO/CVP, Global Information Security
Lance McGrath
Danske Bank
Chief Security Officer
Members
Patrick Andersson
Stora Enso
Head of Information & Cyber Security
Ola Andersson
Volvo Cars
CISO
Tal Arad
Carlsberg Group
Group CISO, VP Information Security
Jouni Auer
Cargotec
CISO
Ralph Benton
Schibsted
CISO
Erik Blomberg
Handelsbanken
CSO
Johan Boije af Gennäs
KONE
CISO
Roland Brandhild
H&M
CISO
Mirela Bønløkke
Rambøll
CISO
Tim Claes
Atlas Copco
CISO
Geir Arild Engh-Hellesvik
Vygruppen
CISO
Jan Fecko
Ericsson
Group CISO
Torstein Gimnes Are
Norsk Hydro
CISO
Peter Granlund
If P&C Insurance
CISO
Harri Gröning
Fazer
Director, ICT Operations & Information Security
Mats Gustavsson
Essity
Director Information Security
Ole Haugaard Madsen
Nordea
Group CISO
Anne Hännikäinen
IKEA
Global Head of Information Security & Data Privacy
Niclas Jalvinger
Telia
CSO & Head of Group Security
Per Jonsson
Autoliv
VP Digital and Security - CDO/CISO
Sebastian Kemi
Sandvik
CISO
Petra Klein
Swedbank
CISO
Tony Kylberg
SEB
CSO/CISO
Tero Lampiluoto
Fiskars Group
CISO
Tore Larsen Orderløkken
Posten Norge
CISO
Peter Lidell
Topdanmark
CSO
Lars-Gunnar Marklund
Boliden
CISO
Antonio Martiradonna
Orkla
CISO
Tomi Pitkanen
Neste
Head of ICT Security
Juho Rikala
Kesko
Business CIO - Common Operations & Group CISO
Björn Sjölund
Vattenfall
CISO
Eirik Thormodsrud
Møller Mobility Group
CISO
Sam Thornton
Lego
CISO
Torben Voigt Olsen
Lundbeck
CISO
Henning Winther
Danish Crown
Director of Information & Security
Maciej Wlodarczyk
Sanoma Media Finland
Information Security Officer
Thomas Zakarias
DSV
CISO
Albin Zuccato
ICA Gruppen
CISO
Thomas Zuliani
Pandora
Information Security & Data Privacy Director
Christoffer Åkesson
Getinge
CISO
"The CISO Executive Summit is the only event where I am able to sit with a person I don't know and be assured they are largely facing a similar set of opportunities and challenges within their own organization.”
Derek Benz, CISO
The Coca-Cola Company
"The peer interactions I get with the Evanta events are the best I’ve had in my career. These events help to establish a strong peer network that is regularly refreshed.”
Ken Athanasiou, Global CISO
VF Corp
"The format of the CISO Executive Summit absolutely lives up to its billing of being ‘by CISOs, for CISOs.’ The ability to collaborate with peers to discuss today’s issues is worth every minute.”
Jon Moore, CISO
Humana
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
7 September 2022 | 1 hour
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall
Optimising the Workforce for Cyber Crisis Resilience — An Interactive Simulation
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
10 October 2022 | an evening
Nordic CISO Inner Circle
Moderna Museet, Stockholm
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
October 12 - 14, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CISO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CISOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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VIRTUAL
15 November 2022 | 1 hour
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 21/06/2022
Nordic CISO Executive Summit - 31/05/2022
Nordic CISO Virtual Boardroom - 15/02/2022
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 02/12/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 18/11/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Executive Summit - 13/10/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Boardroom - 22/09/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 20/05/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 20/04/2021
Nordic CISO Virtual Town Hall - 23/03/2021
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Content from your CISO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CISO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CISOs across Evanta communities if they think there is a war for talent, and if so, what is causing it. Here is what nearly 250 senior security leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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