15+ years leading cybersecurity transformation across Fortune 500 energy and financial services companies. From a major operator's global SOC to a leading bank's M&A integration — delivering measurable security outcomes under pressure.
Architect and execute enterprise cloud security programs on Azure, AWS, and GCP. Led global SOC buildout leveraging Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID at Shell and LeasePlan.
Acting vCISO for global entities, owning security strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Board-level reporting across ECB, NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, and GDPR.
Built ML-powered SIEM with 20+ custom use cases. Led complex forensic investigations across global financial systems and delivered SOC capabilities covering worldwide operations.
Designed and implemented enterprise IAM programs including SSO, MFA, PAM, and RBAC. Dismantled legacy Azure Entra configurations during multi-billion euro M&A integrations.
Led end-to-end security workstreams for LeasePlan + ALD + Société Générale integration. IT due diligence, architecture dismantlement, and zero-finding ECB compliance delivery.
Pioneered AI/ML threat detection, secure MLOps, adversarial AI modeling, and OT/ICS security automation for Shell's industrial environments. Built automation for vulnerability scanning and IR.
Independent, fractional cybersecurity and governance advisory role engaged directly by the Supervisory Board and Executive Committee (ExCo) as an independent Audit Committee Member, while providing vCISO oversight in support of positioning the organization for a successful turnkey sale to a State-Investor.
Acting head with full accountability for cybersecurity strategy, risk management, privacy, and compliance across global LeasePlan entities. Contributed to the landmark merger of LeasePlan, ALD, and Société Générale networks — achieving full ECB, NIST, ISO compliance with zero major audit findings.
C-suite advisor on enterprise-wide Information, Operational, Industrial, and Physical Security strategy. Developed the Information Security Framework for Executive Committees and translated strategic direction into actionable risk mitigation and incident response playbooks.
Led global Cyber Defense SOC with 7 managers. Built and matured cyber risk capabilities using Sentinel, Azure Security, and Defender. Chaired enterprise risk management forums and drove SOX and ISO 27001 compliance. Won the Shell CEO Resiliency Award for COVID-19 response leadership.
Directed multi-year digital transformation security workstream. Personally implemented Purview DLP, AI-driven SIEM, security automation, and resiliency capabilities for critical corporate and industrial (OT) environments.
Led IT due-diligence and security integration for high-profile M&A transactions as a non-Shell entity. Delivered comprehensive security assessments and integration roadmaps.
Conducted complex forensic investigations and IT audits globally. Identified critical control weaknesses across financial systems, delivering remediation recommendations adopted enterprise-wide.
Major Oil Company Group CEO award recognising exceptional leadership and resiliency delivery during the COVID-19 outbreak, ensuring continuity of global operations.
Major Oil Company CDIO for outstanding achievement in cybersecurity program delivery, demonstrating sustained excellence across technical and strategic domains.
Fintech CFO for leading the best performing security team, recognised for delivering measurable business value through disciplined execution and collaboration.
Industry delegate (2024 & 2025) at the region's flagship cybersecurity event, engaging with CISOs, regulators, and vendors on emerging GCC threat trends, cloud security, and regulatory developments.
Working group / consultation participant contributing to industry sessions supporting national cyber resilience initiatives and public-private alignment with UAE cybersecurity strategy.
Contributed to an ENISA consultation and working group process, supporting EU-level dialogue on cybersecurity policy, regulation, and resilience.
Attended the European Identity & Cloud Conference 2025, engaging with identity and cloud security leaders on Zero Trust, IAM, and cloud-native security architecture shaping the European market.
Open to keynote and panel engagements — actively in discussion with regional and EU organisers on upcoming speaking opportunities across cybersecurity forums.
Available to travel on-site for new enterprise engagements, conference appearances, or board and government advisory sessions — wherever the conversation needs to happen.
Seeking vCISO, Cloud Security Lead, or Compliance Audit Lead engagements of 6+ months — turnkey solutions, long-standing support, and/or part-time board and advisory services. Available remote, hybrid, or on-site across MENA, EU, and internationally.