Trusted Autonomy & Machine-Speed Risk

Catherine is an accomplished senior executive with extensive expertise in cyber security, risk management, technology, law, and governance. She has a proven track record of leading cyber security operations and transformation initiatives, specialising in protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats and implementing effective risk management strategies.

As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, Catherine works closely with executives, boards and regulators to drive strong customer and business risk outcomes.

Most recently, she served as the Global CISO for QBE Insurance Group. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles in the finance industry, where she led the delivery and transformation of enterprise-wide critical cyber security controls, as well as programs of work to uplift non-financial risk governance across board and senior executive teams.

Catherine began her career as a lawyer, spending 15 years in both private practice and in-house roles, advising major corporations and government entities on technology, cyber security, outsourcing and compliance.

Her unique blend of legal, technical, and strategic expertise positions her as a dynamic and influential leader in the ever-evolving cyber security landscape.

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.​

Greg Rattray is Partner and Co-Founder of Next Peak LLC, a cybersecurity and risk management firm. He is also currently the Executive Director of the Cyber Defense Assistance Collaborative (CDAC), as well as the Chief Strategy and Risk Officer for Andesite. Dr. Rattray works closely with Andesite’s senior management team and Board to shape corporate objectives, guide product evolution, and drive go-to-market strategy. In addition, he is a senior advisor to the Red Cell Partners Cyber practice, supporting the evaluation of cyber start-ups for potential investments and providing strategic guidance on growth and management initiatives.

Dr. Rattray previously served as the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at JPMorgan Chase and established their cyber defense strategy and program. As head of Global Cyber Partnerships, he led key industry initiatives including the establishment of the Financial Systemic Analysis and Resiliency Center (FSARC) and the Financial Cybersecurity Profile. Prior to JPMC, Dr. Rattray was founding partner and CEO of Delta Risk LLC, a cybersecurity risk management. He served as the ICANN Chief Internet Security Advisor from 2007-2010. He has also served as Director for Cybersecurity in the White House, commanded the Operations Group of the Air Force Information Warfare Center, pioneered the Department of Defense (DoD) and US national cyber exercise programs, and initiated Air Force and DoD partnership with defense industry.