Visionary Cyber Security Leader & Enterprise Strategist

Transforming organizational resilience through innovative security architecture and strategic execution. As a experienced executive cyber security professional with 15+ years of proven expertise, I architect and deploy enterprise-grade security ecosystems that bridge the critical gap between technical excellence and business value creation. Currently spearheading Security GTM Strategy at Schwarz Digits while driving market transformation across automotive, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.

Strategic Leadership & Executive Impact:
Lead high-performing international teams of 50+ security professionals across complex multi-cloud and automotive environments. Demonstrated mastery in translating sophisticated security challenges into executive-grade business recommendations—delivering tangible cost optimization, operational efficiency gains, and revenue acceleration. Established trusted C-level advisory relationships driving security-informed business strategy, portfolio governance, and risk-weighted investment decisions across global enterprises including Capgemini, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.

Enterprise Security Architecture & Innovation:
Design and operationalize holistic security frameworks spanning cloud governance, connected vehicle ecosystems, IoT infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 environments. Specialized expertise in implementing compliance automation, risk management maturation, and security-by-design principles aligned with ISO 27001/27017/27018, GDPR, NIS2, TISAX, and automotive safety standards (UN R155, CSMS). Pioneered DevSecOps integration, secure SDLC processes, and automated compliance violation detection across enterprise infrastructure.

Business Value Creator:
Orchestrated breakthrough initiatives bridging technical innovation, customer-centric solutions, and revenue expansion—translating complex security architectures into competitive market advantages. Expert in stakeholder alignment across audit, legal, compliance, and enterprise functions to strengthen organizational cyber-resilience while maintaining operational agility.

Areas of Excellence: Enterprise Security Architecture – Cloud & Multi-Cloud Security – Automotive & Connected Vehicle Security – Governance & Compliance Automation – Risk & Compliance Management – Digital Leadership & Innovation – Team Leadership & Coaching – Strategic Business Development