Daniel Maier-Johnson
CISO
KUEHNE+NAGEL
Daniel Maier-Johnson has been Chief Information Security Officer at the global logistics company Kühne+Nagel since May 2024. In this role, he is responsible for the global IT security strategy as well as the areas of cyber defense and awareness. His current focus areas include IT risk management, cloud security strategy, the further development of a virtual security organization with security champions and the focus on the Roadmap 2026.
Previously, Daniel Maier-Johnson held various positions in the field of IT and information security, including as CISO of the healthcare group, Asklepios, and as Senior Manager Information Security at the medical and security technology company, Dräger.
A fun fact about Daniel, he says the last thing you would think is that he has a legal education.
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Give us a brief overview of the path that led to your current role.
The fascination of IT and technology and the enjoyment of logical thinking coupled with openness and working with people has brought me to my position.
What is one of your guiding leadership principles?
Be open, be curious, be yourself.
What is the greatest challenge you are facing today, and how are you addressing it?
Bringing the understanding to the boardroom that an investment in security cannot be compared to the ROI of other investments. As CISOs, we need to argue our added value is through the benefits to the business, not through fear.
What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CISO?
Learn and listen, adapt and adjust, and see security as an added value, not a burden.
How do you measure success as a leader?
Success as a leader is measured by how others trust and follow you, even in difficult situations, and how a team spirit is not lost.
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