Top 10 CISOs in Europe - 2026

Victor Pettersson is a cybersecurity leader specializing in information security governance, operational resilience and compliance-driven security strategy. As CISO at Sokigo AB, he leads enterprise security initiatives, ISO 27001 alignment and long-term digital trust programs supporting secure public-sector and municipal technology environments.

Stig Torsbakken is an experienced cybersecurity executive focused on cyber-risk management, operational resilience and security leadership in financial services. As CISO at Storebrand, he oversees enterprise security strategy, regulatory readiness and incident preparedness across banking, insurance and asset management operations in the Nordic region.

Benoît Herment is a global cybersecurity executive with extensive experience leading enterprise security programs for multinational organizations. As Group CISO at VINCI, he directs cybersecurity governance, risk management and resilience initiatives supporting large-scale infrastructure, construction and engineering operations across international business environments.

Teemu Mäkelä is a cybersecurity executive with deep expertise in telecommunications security, risk management and digital infrastructure protection. As CISO at Elisa, he leads information security strategy, operational resilience and security transformation initiatives designed to protect critical communications and enterprise technology environments.

Christoffer Akesson is a cybersecurity and risk management executive with experience across healthcare technology and regulated industries. As CISO at Getinge. he leads enterprise information security strategy, governance and resilience initiatives supporting secure medical technology operations and global digital transformation programs.

Thomas Leveque is an information security leader specializing in cybersecurity governance, operational resilience and enterprise risk management. As Group CISO at Bonduelle, he oversees global security strategy, compliance initiatives and cyber-risk programs supporting international food production and supply chain operations.

Nikolaus Brandstetter is a cybersecurity executive with expertise in enterprise security architecture, governance and industrial risk management. As Group CISO at MM Group, he leads cybersecurity strategy and resilience programs supporting secure manufacturing operations, digital transformation and global business continuity initiatives.

Florent Halbot is an experienced cybersecurity leader focused on automotive security, enterprise resilience and digital risk governance. As Group CISO at Valeo, he directs global cybersecurity operations, information protection and security transformation initiatives supporting connected mobility and advanced automotive technologies.

Petri Vilander is a cybersecurity and technology executive with expertise in industrial security, governance and operational resilience. As CISO at Metso, he leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy, cyber-risk management and security modernization initiatives supporting global mining, aggregates and industrial technology operations.

Ádám Kováts is an information security executive specializing in cybersecurity governance, infrastructure protection and enterprise resilience. As CISO at Bucher Municipal, he oversees security strategy, compliance and digital risk management initiatives supporting industrial equipment and municipal technology operations worldwide.