Control the Chaos: Defend Today & Secure Tomorrow

A seasoned cybersecurity leader with extensive expertise in establishing and overseeing cybersecurity teams. A published author in the field of cybersecurity, notably with the book ‘Ransomware: Enhancing Threat-Centric Cyber Defense’. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, fostering the growth of individuals within the industry.

Bringing a wealth of experience as an IT executive, adept at customizing security strategies according to specific industry sectors and threat landscapes. Proficiently manages security budgets spanning from $5 million to $160 million. Successfully established both in-house onshore and offshore security operations centers, collaborating with partner organizations to achieve robust security outcomes.

Possesses a rich background working with major global financial institutions such as American Express, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Bank, as well as prominent players in the technology sector like IBM, and within the manufacturing vertical.

I am an advocate for technology leadership, people development and cross-industry partnerships. Steering Google Cloud’s ‘Office of the CISO’ in the Asia Pacific, my leadership extends to shaping cybersecurity principles and cyber governance frameworks, enhancing digital trust across various industries. The role demands a strategic fusion of security expertise, thought leadership, executive sponsorship and partnership with CISOs, CIOs, regulators and government bodies to elevate cybersecurity measures at both a national and global level.

Alexey, a Director at Accenture, brings over 15 years of expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, quantum risk, and cryptography. He currently holds the position of APAC Quantum Security Lead and A/NZ Cyber Strategy Delivery Lead.

Prior to Accenture, Alexey honed his expertise at EY, contributing to the Global Innovation Quantum Technology Lab and leading Global Quantum Security efforts. In parallel with advancing quantum security, he successfully delivered over a dozen cyber strategy projects for clients across the A/NZ region. Before EY, Alexey served as a County Information Security Officer at Deutsche Bank’s Moscow Branch. His focus was protecting business interests and infrastructure from cyber threats and balancing headquarters objectives with local branch needs.

Alexey is a vocal advocate for best practices and proactive risk management in cyber strategy and quantum security. His thought leadership includes authoring articles, contributing to international reports, producing educational videos, and speaking at industry conferences.

David has just retired in July 2024 and is building out his portfolio. He is an Advisor with Bain Advisory Network and also an Advisor to JS Careers (Cyber Recruitment) and Emertel (Software Commercialization).

He is a seasoned technology executive with significant experience and has over 25 years’ experience in CIO and CISO roles across different industries and countries. At Macquarie Group David served as Global Head Technology, Cyber and Data Risk.

Previously was CISO for HSBC Asia Pacific. His career as a CIO spans across multiple industries and geographies including – Metlife, Eli Lilly and Credit Union Australia. He was winner CIO of the Year 2014, at CUA where he successfully completed a significant Transformation of Core Banking, Online and Mobile Banking systems.

David is past Chairman for the FS-ISAC Strategy Committee and awarded Global Leaders Award in 2023 for his contributions to the cybersecurity industry. A regular conference keynote speaker and 150+ published articles for CIO Australia, Computerworld, ITNews and CSO (Cyber Security), David now writes for Foundry CIO.com and AICD.

His most recent book – the Aspiring CIO & CISO was published in June 2024 and David is writing his second – A Day in the Life of a CISO with a number of CISOs from around the world for 2025.