COVER STORY
Empowering a Better Financial Future
May Lam, CIO, Australian Payments Plus
May Lam is the Chief Information Officer at Australian Payments Plus (AP+), based in Sydney, where she leads technology, data and cybersecurity for Australia’s critical payments infrastructure. She also serves as Chair of the Advisory Board at Emerging Payments...
CIO INSIGHTS
Leading Innovation with AI and Data
Kurt De Ruwe, CIO, AkzoNobel
Kurt De Ruwe is CIO at AkzoNobel, leading the company’s digital transformation and IT strategy. With 20+ years of experience, he drives innovation, process intelligence, data management, and cybersecurity. Prior to AkzoNobel, he held leadership roles at Signify, Philips...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders
Mardecia Bell, Chief Information Security Officer, NC State University
Mardecia Bell, CISO at NC State University, has 40+ years in IT. She believes appropriate security controls should follow the data wherever it lives. A frequent conference presenter, she serves on the Regulated Research Community of Practice advisory board....
TECH TALKS
Shaping a Safer Digital Future through Innovation
Gérôme Billois Partner, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust, Wavestone
Gérôme Billois is a Partner at Wavestone, where he has spent nearly 25 years helping global organizations strengthen their cybersecurity and digital trust strategies. A recognized expert in cyber crisis management and AI security, he founded CERT-Wavestone and advises...
Empowering Leaders for a Changing World
Iliya Rybchin, Founder & CEO, Vorpal Hedge
Iliya Rybchin is a seasoned AI & innovation strategist who brings clients a unique blend of consulting, operating, entrepreneurial, and investing experience spanning 25+ years. He focuses on turning corporate inertia into offensive growth strategies. His expertise comes from...
The CIO’s Moment: Insights from the Front Lines of Transformation
Ann Kostopanagiotou, Managing Director, Client Leadership, North Highland
During her 20+ year career, Ann Kostopanagiotou has been a recognized client advisor and expert in building brands, driving business transformation and digital experiences that generate business revenue and drive outcomes. She’s served in client leadership roles at top-tier...
Driving Impact with AI led Innovation
Garima Singh, Global Chief Technology Officer, Pandora
Garima Singh is a tech passionate leader, with a strong focus on driving clear business outcomes via power of digitalization. In her 21 years of professional journey, she has worked across diverse industries (Retail, Automotive, Finance, Telecommunications etc), and...







