PECB Leadership
- About
- Accreditations and Affiliations
- Behavior Policy
- Certification Mark Use Policy
- Certification Process
- Code of Ethics
- Complaint and Appeal Policy
- Digital Trust: Building a Secure Future
- GDPR Privacy Statement
- PECB Code Of Ethics Violation Policy
- PECB Leadership
- PECB Policy Regarding Canadian and International Economic Sanctions and the Countries Impacted
- Quality and Information Security Policies
- Refund Policy
- Statement of Impartiality
- The Value of PECB Certification
- Violation of PECB Brand and Fraud Reporting Policy
Board of Directors
Eric Lachapelle
Chairman
Eric’s main focus is to ensure that PECB consistently provides services of the utmost quality and all participants and applicants are treated with respect, fairness and courtesy. He is also particularly dedicated to ensuring that partners are provided with world-class material and support.
Eric has over 20 years of experience managing information security for organizations around the world. He has worked in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia, auditing and training thousands of executives from Fortune 1000 companies. Before founding PECB, Eric was Senior Director for Sales and Distribution at Callio Technologies, an ISO 27001 solutions developer. Under Eric’s leadership, Callio’s distribution network increased tenfold, reaching all continents and helping position Callio as a world leader in ISO 27001 software tools. Before pursuing his career in the ISO industry, Eric was a Business Administration teacher for an international university with schools all over Asia.
He holds the following credentials: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP).
Dr. Faton Aliu
President
With over 25 years of professional experience spanning quality and information security management, project management, IT, consulting, training, and auditing, Faton has consistently demonstrated a system-oriented approach and exceptional leadership. His tenure at PECB has been marked by significant achievements, where he has been instrumental in driving corporate goals and strategies and overseeing the entire workforce. Faton’s role involves providing inspirational leadership and direction to executives, fostering a culture of effective decision-making, and ensuring PECB’s continued development toward achieving short- and long-term objectives.
Beyond his responsibilities at PECB, he serves on the Board of Directors of The International Personnel Certification Association (IPC). He contributes to Canadian committees/working groups for ISO/IEC 20000 and ISO/IEC 38500. His professional journey includes serving as the CEO of DCE Group, specializing in ISO standards implementation, and as the Educational Technologies Director at the American University in Kosova.
Faton holds a doctorate degree from École des Ponts Business School in Paris, a master’s degree in service management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and executive certificates in Mergers and Acquisitions, Cybersecurity, and Open Innovation from Harvard University. Additionally, he holds certifications, including ISO/IEC 27001 Master, Quality Systems Manager, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 20000 Implementer, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, and CE Marking Counselor. Faton is passionate about leveraging his expertise and experience to drive meaningful impact and growth in PECB and the broader professional community.
Tim Rama
Chief Executive Officer
Tim is responsible for managing the organization’s growth and overseeing the entire organizational efforts to ensure that the organization’s vision of becoming a global benchmark in the certification industry is being achieved. He leads new strategic projects and oversees financial performance.
While serving in his role as the Chief Executive Officer of PECB, Tim ensures that the organization’s values, along with short and long-term strategies are implemented by all divisions and that the PECB network of distributors, partners, trainers, auditors, and clients receive world-class services.
His experience in sales, marketing, business development, operations, and process improvement, enables him to achieve the desired results by providing guidance and coaching to PECB’s teams in various projects and tasks that bring innovative, efficient, and sustainable results.
Tim is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. In addition to his academic achievements, he holds the credentials of ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and ISO 13053 Lead Implementer.
Carolina Cabezas
Chief Compliance Officer
Carolina is responsible for managing and overseeing all compliance-related tasks and activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 and ANSI/ASTM E2659-18, PECB proprietary programs, and any program that might be introduced by PECB.
As the Chief Compliance Officer of PECB Group, Carolina ensures that compliance regulations from accreditation authorities, internal policies, processes, and procedures are followed by all divisions, Committees, and the PECB network of distributors, partners, and trainers.
Her experience in consulting, operations, process management, continuous improvement, and management systems design, auditing, and implementation, enable her to ensure PECB’s conformity to the accreditation requirements, compliance processes, and other relevant requirements, while identifying areas to improve.
Carolina holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from San Francisco de Quito University (Ecuador) and a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Consultancy from Cranfield University (United Kingdom). She is also certified as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ITIL v3 Foundation, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Lean IT Foundation.
Artan Mustafa
Chief Product Officer
Artan is the Chief Product Officer at PECB, responsible for planning and executing activities focused on the development of PECB training courses and other products such as PECB Skills. He oversees the Training Development, eLearning, PECB Skills, and PECB CyberLabs departments, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective processes across these functions. His role involves identifying mechanisms and resources to streamline department functions and guiding the successful execution of various projects by providing continuous leadership, support, and oversight.
Artan has honed his expertise in operational excellence and systems innovation. With diverse experience in private commercial companies across IT and Management, he brings significant expertise to PECB in project management, business operations, ICT solutions, and business process improvement. His efforts are centered on ensuring that PECB’s products consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.
Artan holds a bachelor’s degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in IT and Management, with a minor in International Relations, and an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also holds professional credentials in Information Security, Privacy Management, and Anti-Bribery.
Kastriot Fazliu
Chief Technology Officer
Kastriot has more than 15 years of experience in the field of information technology, specializing in the utilization of the most advanced technologies for fulfilling mission critical operations. Kastriot is eager to adopt methodologies and best practices in the ever-lasting landscape of business change. He has led large and important projects throughout his career that have left a positive mark in every organization he was part of.
Kastriot has joined PECB as a Chief Technology Officer and aims to assist the organization in providing qualitative and unique products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
He has graduated from the American University Bulgaria, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Information Systems. Now, he is pursuing a master’s degree of Science in Business Informatics at the South Eastern European University. He has also been holding the PMP certification for more than 10 years, and has actively participated in numerous other technical and business trainings.
Valon Beqaj
Director of Shared Services
Valon Beqaj currently serves as the Director of Shared Services at PECB, where he oversees the strategic and operational functions of Finance, Translation, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Data Analytics. In this role, Valon leads cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency, alignment, and performance across these key departments, ensuring they deliver high-value support to the broader organization.
With a solid background in customer operations, business development, data analysis, sales, and marketing, Valon brings a multidimensional perspective to shared services leadership. His comprehensive understanding of internal operations allows him to guide teams toward excellence, streamline processes, and implement sustainable, scalable solutions aligned with PECB’s global growth strategy.
Previously, Valon served as Chief of Staff, providing operational support to the CEO and senior management, managing cross-departmental projects, and contributing to strategic planning and execution. In both roles, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to professionalism, ethics, and organizational integrity.
Valon holds an MBA from Kent State University and a bachelor’s degree in Management and Statistics & Economics from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Zeki Veliu
Global Marketing Director
In her role as Global Marketing Director, Zeki is responsible for leading the Marketing Department by overseeing and managing PECB’s marketing efforts to achieve its strategic goals and objectives. With a strong educational background and extensive professional experience, Zeki brings a wealth of expertise to her role in guiding a highly dedicated and skilled team of marketing professionals.
With the ability to seamlessly move from big-picture vision and strategy to hands-on implementation, and an extensive background in various aspects of digital marketing, she seamlessly aligns with PECB’s mission to establish itself as a global benchmark in the certification industry.
Zeki is a graduate of the South East European University (SEEU) where she laid the foundation for her career in business and marketing. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, further enhancing her knowledge and skillset to excel in the ever-evolving digital world.
Bekim Shala
Senior Regional Director for Asia-Pacific
Bekim is in charge of Global PECB partnerships, ensuring that partners and end-clients receive professional and exceptional service throughout the network. In this capacity, he partners ties, mobilizes, and harmonizes resources to provide our clients with comprehensive certification services that inspire trust and confidence.
Bekim has over 17 years of experience in sales, both internationally and locally, as well as marketing, business development, and leadership. His expertise has helped a lot of businesses achieve success. He began his career in Malaysia as a Junior Sales Associate and soon after was promoted to Senior Sales Manager. He has also served in the capacities of Export-Import Manager, Retail Sales Director, and General Manager before joining PECB North America as Business Development Director, and then PECB Group as Senior Director for Asia-Pacific and North America.
Bekim graduated in Communication from the International University of Malaysia and is now pursuing his MBA studies at PECB University.
Erita Rexhepi
Regional Director - EMEA
Erita oversees the development and supervision of Business Development for the EMEA region at PECB. As the Regional Director for EMEA, she is responsible for fostering strategic partnerships to drive business growth and enhance PECB’s brand presence across the region. Her role also involves building and maintaining strong alliances with distributors and partners.
In addition to conducting in-depth business development analyses, Erita leads cross-functional teams, monitors emerging markets and trends, recommends new products and services, and guides long-term strategies to align with business objectives. Her extensive experience in management, public relations, advertising, and communications empowers her to craft effective strategies that maximize business outcomes.
Erita holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pristina and is nearing completion of her iMBA in Business Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has also earned multiple certifications in ISO management system standards, covering fields such as Information Security, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
Roberto Del Valle
Regional Business Development Director for LATAM
With over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and economic promotion, Roberto is currently the Regional Business Development Director for LATAM at PECB. In this role, he leverages his expertise in ISO standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, among many others, to develop and implement effective strategies to increase the market share and revenue of PECB in the region. Additionally, Roberto manages and supports a team of distributors and partners, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Prior to joining PECB, Roberto was the Sales Manager at Sedika Technologies, before which, he worked as a Deputy Director of Economic Promotion at the Secretariat of Economy. Roberto’s experience extends to teaching as a university professor for over 10 years, as well as Director of the Faculty of Economics at the Marista University of Queretaro, Mexico.
His academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, both from the Universidad Anahuac of Mexico, and he currently studies at the University of Western Ontario in Canada.
With his skills in sales management, marketing, negotiation, communication, and leadership, as well as his deep knowledge of ISO standards and their benefits, he is passionate about helping organizations achieve excellence, resilience, and sustainability through ISO training and certification.
Roberto is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity within his team and across the PECB network.
Ardian Berisha
유럽 사업개발 담당 대리
아르디안 베리샤는 유럽 지역의 사업개발을 담당하는 대리입니다. 기존 사업파트너와의 협력을 관리 및 점검하고, 유럽의 잠재 고객 및 파트너와의 사업기회를 파악, 평가, 활용하는 업무를 맡고 있습니다.
베리샤 대리는 2016년 마케팅 부서의 정보보안관리 담당 포트폴리오 마케팅 관리자로 PECB에 입사했으며, 이후 3년간 성공적으로 업무를 수행했습니다. 또한 PECB 웨비나 관리를 담당하며 단기간에 지속적인 웨비나 참석자 집단을 형성했습니다. 이후 웨비나 참석자 수는 계속 증가하고 있습니다. 사업개발 업무를 담당하기 전에는 정보보안 제품 마케팅 담당 선임관리자로 일하며 시장 인텔리전스와 조사역량을 강화했습니다.
베리샤 대리의 시장 인텔리전스 조사 및 마케팅 전략 경험은 사업개발 업무에 필수적 역할을 했으며, 뛰어난 성과를 바탕으로 대리까지 승진하게 되었습니다.
로체스터공과대학에서 경제학 및 경영학 학사 학위를 취득했으며, 정보보안, 정보기술, 품질관리 분야의 전문 인증을 보유하고 있습니다.
Richard Green
Owner and Managing Director, Kingsford Consultancy Services (KCS) Limited
Richard Green is an accomplished leader in quality management, auditing, and consultancy, with more than 30 years of experience across public and private sectors. Since 2016, he has served as Owner and Managing Director of Kingsford Consultancy Services (KCS) Limited, where he provides strategic leadership, oversees business operations, and ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality consultancy services. He also represents the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) as its Head of Delegation on ISO and BSI committees, contributing his expertise to the development of international standards.
Before founding KCS, Richard held several senior positions within the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), including Head of Membership Services, Head of Professional Networks, and Head of IRCA Technical Services. In these roles, he led initiatives that shaped professional qualification frameworks, enhanced auditor certification programs, and supported a global network of more than 20,000 auditors.
Earlier in his career, Richard managed ICT, procurement, and quality improvement programs within local government and housing organizations, driving operational excellence and innovation.
A Fellow of both the Chartered Quality Institute (FCQI) and the British Computer Society (FBCS), Richard is also a Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) and Chartered IT Professional (CITP). He holds several auditor credentials including: Principal QMS, Lead ISMS, and Lead Medical Devices Auditor, as well as qualifications in project management (PRINCE2 Practitioner), performance coaching, and business administration.
Committed to community engagement, Richard serves as a Trustee of Larkrise Community Farm, supporting people with mental and physical challenges. Based in Wiltshire, he enjoys traveling, gardening, and beekeeping with his wife.
Mary Rehm
Certification Program Design and Development Expert
Mary Rehm is a credentialing and learning professional with over 20 years of experience leading organizations through growth and transformation in assessment, certification, and professional learning. She holds a B.A. in History and Anthropology from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, completed graduate studies in Educational Psychology: Research and Evaluation at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and is currently enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Prehealth Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Mary serves as Certification Director at Postpartum Support International (PSI), managing the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Program. She oversees exam program development, accreditation to the 2021 NCCA Standards, and global initiatives to expand multilingual access to the certification.
In addition, she is the Director of Learning Programs at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), where she leads the organization’s learning strategy in support of the ISPOR 2030 Strategic Plan and the development of innovative programs in health economics and outcomes research, including the forthcoming HEOR Certificate Program.
As Founder and Owner of Rehm Partners, LLC, Mary provides strategic planning, psychometric services, and credentialing program development aligned with ISO/IEC 17024 and other accreditation standards. Her consulting work includes partnerships with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) on assessments, micro-credentials, and job task analyses.
Her prior leadership experience includes roles at PRMIA, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, NWEA, Exemplar Global, and Questar Assessment, where she led teams in learning program design, certification development, and educational improvement initiatives.
Mary holds the Certified Credentialing Professional (ICE-CCP) designation and previously held the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. She has been actively involved with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.), serving in multiple leadership and advisory roles, and since 2019 has contributed as a General Scheme Advisory Board Member at PECB, supporting the advancement of international certification standards.
Antwon Farrior
Quality Management and Accreditation Expert
Former Senior Quality Accreditation Specialist at ANCC and Consultant for Product Certification at ANAB
Antwon is a freelance consultant for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 21001:2018 Educational Organizations Management Systems, and part of the KPSIPHER Consulting Group which was founded by Antwon himself in 2013.
He was a former Senior Quality Specialist in the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) at American Nurses Association, and was in charge of operationalizing the ANCC’s Quality Management System in line with international standards’ requirements. In addition he was managing internal and external audit processes and leading the working audit teams, and maintaining the ISO 9001 certification for all ANCC credentialing programs.
In the past, Antwon was contracted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), now the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), as an Accreditation Specialist where he was mainly responsible for managing, implementing, and working on processes related to ISO 17065:2012 and ISO/IEC 17011:2004. He managed product certification bodies’ external audits, accrediting bodies’ joint assessments, and ISO member bodies, such as Standards of Council Canada and ICONTEC. During his time at ANSI, he participated in the Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) Peer Evaluations with accrediting bodies from Vietnam (BoA), Japan (JAB), and Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). He also participated in The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Voluntary Conformity Assessment Systems Evaluation (NVCASE) evaluations with Telecommunication Certification Bodies’ (TCBs) programs for Canada (IC), European Union (EU), Hong Kong (OFTA), Japan (MIC), Singapore (iDA) and USA (FCC).
Antwon holds a BA degree from Winston-Salem State University and has been part of educational experiences at USDA Graduate School in Washington, DC, as well as Georgia Institute of Technology (GaTech) in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also certified against several ISO standards, including ISO 9001 (as team leader and internal auditor), ISO 17065, etc.
Jean-Marc Rietsch
Expert in digitalization, signature, and electronic archiving
Legal expert at the Paris Court of Appeal
Jean-Marc Rietsch, a Civil Engineer of Mines with a DEA in Industrial Management, is an international specialist in digitalization, risk management, and secure data preservation. An auditor of the 213th IHEDN session, he is the founding President of Pineappli, a sovereign document management solution integrating trusted services such as electronic signatures and digital archiving.
With more than 30 years of experience, Jean-Marc combines technical, organizational, legal, and regulatory expertise in digital transformation. A member of the EBIOS Club, supported by France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), he has guided organizations toward compliance with frameworks such as eIDAS (V1–V2), DORA, NIS 2, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, NF 461, and Luxembourg’s PSDC standards.
He has led numerous projects on contract digitalization, e-invoicing, proof management, and electronic archiving, helping organizations achieve certification in areas such as timestamping and signature validation. Jean-Marc also contributed to Monaco’s 2019 “Law for a Digital Principality” and the establishment of national trust services, pioneering several European firsts — including third-party electronic archiving, timestamping, notarial e-deposits, and the Evidence Management Authority (Autorité de Gestion des Preuves – AGP) concept that inspired eIDAS validation models.
A holder of multiple patents in digital data security (1995, 2002, 2016), Jean-Marc has authored and co-authored major publications with DUNOD and numerous white papers on digital transformation, including “La rematérialisation : composante indispensable de tout projet de transformation numérique” (2025). He also co-founded the BADGE programs in Management of Digitalization and Electronic Archiving and Information Asset Management with Mines ParisTech, and created professional training under the DEMATEUS® brand.
Ashwini Dhiresh Khair
Head QHSE (India) at Cotecna Inspection India Pvt Ltd
Former Technical Governance in Operational Integrity Manager at SGS India Pvt.Ltd.
Ashwini Khair is an accomplished Quality Assurance and HSE (NEBOSH) professional with over 20 years of experience in quality management, laboratory systems, accreditation, and sustainability compliance. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemistry from Mumbai University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Technology from BITS Pilani.
She is a NABL Technical Assessor, a Registered Auditor with NBQP under QCI, and a CQI/IRCA Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. In addition, she is a Lead Verifier/Validator for Greenhouse Gases (ISO 14064), a Six Sigma Green Belt, and is qualified across numerous international standards, including ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17024, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17029, ISO 17034, ISO/IEC 17043, and IRIS.
Currently, Ashwini serves as Head QHSE (India) and Head HSE (South Asia) at Cotecna Inspection India Pvt. Ltd., where she oversees QHSE systems across India and HSE systems at India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Her role includes implementing and monitoring management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading audits, and driving safety and sustainability initiatives.
She has previously held senior positions at INFS Pvt. Ltd., SGS India Pvt. Ltd., and Fine Finish Organics, contributing extensively to accreditation, compliance, and business continuity. Ashwini also serves as an Impartiality Complaints & Appeals (ICA) Committee Member with PECB, reinforcing her active role in advancing global quality and HSE standards.
Evgenia Markoviti
Director of Persons Certification Division, ACTA SA – Spin Off Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Former Manager of Coordination and Examination Execution
Evgenia Markoviti is a senior executive with over 18 years of experience in lifelong learning and personnel certification. She specializes in the design, development, and advancement of certification schemes in line with ISO/IEC 17024, and has extensive expertise in developing, implementing, and managing management systems based on international standards.
As Director of the Persons’ Certification Division and Quality Management at ACTA SA, a spin-off of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she leads examination, certification, and re-certification activities while ensuring full compliance with ISO/IEC 17024 and internal QMS requirements. Under her leadership, ACTA has developed more than 250 certification schemes, carried out job task analyses, and successfully managed multiple accreditations. She also represents ACTA in EU-funded transnational projects and has been instrumental in coordinating initiatives, such as the Greek segment of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship.
Evgenia holds an MSc in Management, Technology, and Quality from the Open University of Cyprus and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She is also a Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E), an ISO/IEC 17024 Certified Auditor, and a Certified Adult Trainer.
She actively contributes to the professional community as a member of the PECB Impartiality, Complaint, and Appeal (ICA) Committee and serves on the Technical Committees on Certification of Persons of both the Hellenic Association of Accredited Certification and TIC Hellas. Her career also includes leadership in national reskilling and upskilling initiatives, EU Erasmus+ projects, and high-profile certification programs across sectors such as tourism, finance, and cultural industries.
Graham Talbot
Accreditation and Business Management Expert
Graham Talbot is a seasoned accreditation and business management expert with over four decades of experience in the public and private sectors. Recognized internationally as a key influencer in the accreditation community, he has held prominent leadership positions, including Chairman of the European Cooperation for Accreditation, Vice Chairman of EA, and Technical & External Affairs Director at the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Since 2013, Graham has worked as an independent Accreditation and Business Management Consultant, delivering strategic guidance, capacity building, and change management support to governments, regional organizations, and international institutions. His consultancy work includes major assignments as a Key Expert in projects funded by PTB across ASEAN, APAC, and Africa, where he has supported accreditation networks, digital transformation in accreditation, and quality infrastructure development. He has also facilitated strategic planning for regional and international accreditation organizations, including ILAC, IAF, ARAC, and APAC.
Graham has authored and co-authored notable publications, including UNIDO’s “A Guide to Opening the Door for Global Trade – Setting up Accreditation Bodies in Developing Countries” and “The Role of Accreditation in the Context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.” He is also a frequent international speaker, delivering workshops and presentations on accreditation, regulatory practices, and market access worldwide.
He holds a Master of Arts in Engineering Sciences from the University of Cambridge (Pembroke College).
Kerry Keating
STEER 매니징 파트너 ISO 37001 위원회
케리 키팅은 STEER의 매니징 파트너로, <포춘> 선정 500대 기업 중 세 곳에서 40년 이상 기업보안, HR, 법무/윤리 분야의 경험을 축적했습니다.
키팅은 윤리강령, 기업 내부규정, 직원교육, 글로벌 공익제보자 프로그램, 내부조사 등을 포함하여 다국적기업의 포괄적 컴플라이언스/윤리 프로그램 구축 및 실행에 관해 폭넓은 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 또한 정부의 해외부패방지법 관련 제재, 기소유예 약정(DPA) 등에 대응하기 위한 기업 컴플라이언스 프로그램 개선에 관해서도 풍부한 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
키팅은 미국과 유럽에 거주했으며, 모든 대륙에 걸쳐 70개 이상의 국가에서 서비스를 제공해왔습니다.
Daniel Bleeker
STEER 매니징 파트너 ISO 37001 위원회
대니얼 블리커는 STEER의 매니징 파트너로, ‘빅 4’ 컨설팅 업체 중 두 곳과 세계를 선도하는 발전 및 자동화 기술업체에서 25년간 재무, HR, 감사, 법무/윤리 등 다양한 분야의 경험을 축적했습니다. 유럽, 미국, 중동, 아시아 등지에서 거주하며 모든 대륙에 걸쳐 65개국에서 서비스를 제공했습니다. 또한 글로벌 조사유닛(Global Investigation Unit)을 설립했으며, 미국 연방 법무부가 인정한 최첨단 컴플라이언스 프로그램 개발을 지원했습니다.
블리커는 비리, 부정축재, 해외부패방지법(Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) 위반 등 윤리강령 위반에 대한 조사 책임자로 일해왔으며, PECB ISO 31000 마스터 인증을 보유하고 있습니다.
Jorge Garibay
핑크엘레펀드 멕시코지사 파트너/이사 정보보안위원회
가리바이 이사는 핑크엘레펀트에서 중남미 지역의 정보보안, 리스크, 컴플라이언스를 총괄합니다. 멕시코 국립공과대학교에서 컴퓨터공학 학위를, IPADE 경영대학원에서 MBA를 취득했습니다. 현재는 마드리드의 카를로스 3세 대학교(UC3M)에서 정보기술거버넌스 박사과정을 이수하고 있습니다.
32년의 경력을 가진 가리바이 이사는 멕시코 최대 규모를 자랑하는 RedIT(현재는 KIO 네트웍스) 데이터센터 CIO를 역임하면서 샌디에이고와 중남미 운영을 총괄한 바 있습니다. 또한 CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001 선임심사원, ISO 22301 선임실무자, ISO/IEC 38500 관리자, ISO/IEC 27032 선임관리자 인증을 보유하고 있습니다. 가리바이 이사는 ISACA 인터내셔널 대표로서 중남미 지역을 대표하여 정부/규제기관위원회(Governmental and Regulatory Agencies Board) 위원을, 멕시코를 대표하여 ISO/TC 292 및 ISO/TC 27 위원을 역임했습니다.
현재는 멕시코 이베로아메리카나대학교 교수로서 정보기술거버넌스 및 정보보안 석사과정에서 강의하고 있습니다. 아울러 2017년 출간된 <멕시코 기업들의 IT 거버넌스>를 집필했습니다.
Carlos Alfonso Restrepo Oramas
(CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CBCP, Lead Implementer ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 20000 Lead Auditor ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Risk Manager ISO 31000, ITIL V3, COBIT 5 F).
As a professional with more than 35 years of experience, Carlos has held management positions in companies of recognized international prestige such as VISA, Synapsis, IQ Outsourcing, Superintendencia financiera de Colombia and Deloitte. Carlos Restrepo is part of the Technical Committee 262 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which oversaw reviewing and updating the international standard for risk management ISO 31000: 2018. In recognition for promoting the risk culture in 16 Latin American countries, he was nominated by the newspaper specialized in economy and business “Portafolio” in the category of best business leader 2019, and he has won the award for Best Trainer in Ibero-America in 2017, 2018 and 2019 by PECB; to date becoming the Latin American that has taught the most international risk certification courses on risk, audit and control in the world in the last 5 years (274 executive trainings in 16 countries). Additionally, he has been invited as a speaker to several international conferences on Integrated Risk Management developing the topic: “Artificial Intelligence Applied to Risk Management”.
His ability to combine knowledge and experience as a lecturer, professor, consultant, auditor, implementer of Integrated Risk Management Systems; as well as exercising his role as Process and Risk Manager at VISA and ERS consultant at Deloitte, have allowed him to obtain the highest quality and satisfaction rating for each of the 3,740 participants in the courses he has carried out in: Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Argentina.
Ed van Dyk
Independent trainer and consultant
GDPR Committee
As an Information Security, Data Protection and Risk Management trainer and consultant, Mr. van Dyk is equipped with the management and technical business skills obtained in medium and large organizations in both the public and private sectors.
As a consultant and (interim) manager, he has successfully helped organizations implement Information Security and Data Protection frameworks to comply with ISO/IEC 27001 standards and was from early on involved in helping organizations understand the implications of the GDPR on their business processes.
Along with his consulting activities, he is an active as certified trainer, delivering courses in the Netherlands, the UK and Scandinavia as well as for large enterprises on topics such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO31000 and GDPR-CDPO.
As an Information Security, Data Protection and Risk Management trainer and consultant, Mr. van Dyk is equipped with the management and technical business skills obtained in medium and large organizations in both the public and private sectors.
As a consultant and (interim) manager, he has successfully helped organizations implement Information Security and Data Protection frameworks to comply with ISO/IEC 27001 standards and was from early on involved in helping organizations understand the implications of the GDPR on their business processes.
Along with his consulting activities, he is an active as certified trainer, delivering courses in the Netherlands, the UK and Scandinavia as well as for large enterprises on topics such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO31000 and GDPR-CDPO.
Stéphane Martin
CEO of Smart Risk Consulting and Co-Founder of Risk-!n
ISO 31000 Committee
Stéphane is CEO of Smart Risk Consulting and Co-Founder of Risk-!n. His area of expertise includes Governance design, development, implementation of risk management methodologies and tools, Workshop facilitation, Risk Management Strategy, and Risk Management Process. Stéphane is a certified trainer for ISO 31000 by G31000 and PECB, as well as a Risk Management trainer at INSEAD and speaker for international conferences. Stéphane is a Risk Management professional with more than 16 years of experience internationally, in places such as Arcelor Mittal and Syngenta. During the period 2009 to 2015 Stéphane was Head of P&S Risk Management at Syngenta. Stéphane is also the founder of Swiss Risk Management Forum – SRMF.
Stéphane is CEO of Smart Risk Consulting and Co-Founder of Risk-!n. His area of expertise includes Governance design, development, implementation of risk management methodologies and tools, Workshop facilitation, Risk Management Strategy, and Risk Management Process. Stéphane is a certified trainer for ISO 31000 by G31000 and PECB, as well as a Risk Management trainer at INSEAD and speaker for international conferences. Stéphane is a Risk Management professional with more than 16 years of experience internationally, in places such as Arcelor Mittal and Syngenta. During the period 2009 to 2015 Stéphane was Head of P&S Risk Management at Syngenta. Stéphane is also the founder of Swiss Risk Management Forum – SRMF.
Peter Geelen
Executive Director & Managing Consultant at CyberMinute
Owner & Managing Consultant at Quest for Security
Peter Geelen is a seasoned security professional and partner and executive director of Cyberminute, a prominent enterprise security and architecture firm based in Brussels, Belgium. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Peter has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services in identity and access management, information security, cybersecurity as well as cloud security, privacy and data protection.
Peter is not only certified ISO 27001 Master and accredited Lead Auditor in ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27701 (PIMS), ISO 22301 (BCMS) and ISO 9001 (QMS), but also Fellow in Privacy, and he holds several renowned security certifications, including certified DPO, cloud auditor, ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager, Sr. Lead Cybersecurity Manager, Risk Management, Lead Incident Manager, Certified Lead Ethical hacking, Disaster Recovery, privacy solution engineer, privacy technologist, among others. He’s also accredited as ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation auditor.
He is also a certified and authorized global trainer who enjoys teaching, coaching, and facilitating knowledge transfer and certification through workshops, chalk and talk sessions, and other training methods.
He is passionate about exploring new frontiers in cloud security, cybersecurity and data protection, particularly in legislation and certification of products, services, and processes.
As the director and managing consultant at Cyberminute, Peter has dedicated his career to providing top-notch security solutions to clients across a variety of industries and size of companies.
Peter is a committed lifelong learner who continually seeks to expand his knowledge and expertise in his field, and he takes pride in sharing his knowledge and experience with others through training and mentorship.
Peter Geelen is a seasoned security professional and partner and executive director of Cyberminute, a prominent enterprise security and architecture firm based in Brussels, Belgium. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Peter has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services in identity and access management, information security, cybersecurity as well as cloud security, privacy and data protection.
Peter is not only certified ISO 27001 Master and accredited Lead Auditor in ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27701 (PIMS), ISO 22301 (BCMS) and ISO 9001 (QMS), but also Fellow in Privacy, and he holds several renowned security certifications, including certified DPO, cloud auditor, ISO/IEC 27002 Lead Manager, Sr. Lead Cybersecurity Manager, Risk Management, Lead Incident Manager, Certified Lead Ethical hacking, Disaster Recovery, privacy solution engineer, privacy technologist, among others. He’s also accredited as ISO/IEC 17021 accreditation auditor.
He is also a certified and authorized global trainer who enjoys teaching, coaching, and facilitating knowledge transfer and certification through workshops, chalk and talk sessions, and other training methods.
He is passionate about exploring new frontiers in cloud security, cybersecurity and data protection, particularly in legislation and certification of products, services, and processes.
As the director and managing consultant at Cyberminute, Peter has dedicated his career to providing top-notch security solutions to clients across a variety of industries and size of companies.
Peter is a committed lifelong learner who continually seeks to expand his knowledge and expertise in his field, and he takes pride in sharing his knowledge and experience with others through training and mentorship.
Friedhelm Düsterhöft
Managing Director at msdd.neT GmbH
GDPR Committee
Friedhelm Düsterhöft is an experienced Information Security and Data Protection consultant, trainer and auditor working in various industries. In 1992 he founded msdd.neT GmbH, providing targeted solutions and services for customers, mainly in the telecommunications, banking, insurance, energy and logistics sectors.
Mr. Düsterhöft has worked for many international operating customers, leading teams and giving advice on many facets of Information Security, as Vulnerability and Patch Management, Risk Management, Security Testing, Information Security Governance and Compliance Management.
His experience covers the full range, from more technical to strategical aspects of Information Security. His current certifications include CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer, Trainer, Certified Management Systems Auditor and Certified Data Protection Officer.
Friedhelm Düsterhöft is an experienced Information Security and Data Protection consultant, trainer and auditor working in various industries. In 1992 he founded msdd.neT GmbH, providing targeted solutions and services for customers, mainly in the telecommunications, banking, insurance, energy and logistics sectors.
Mr. Düsterhöft has worked for many international operating customers, leading teams and giving advice on many facets of Information Security, as Vulnerability and Patch Management, Risk Management, Security Testing, Information Security Governance and Compliance Management.
His experience covers the full range, from more technical to strategical aspects of Information Security. His current certifications include CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer, Trainer, Certified Management Systems Auditor and Certified Data Protection Officer.
Baptiste Larvol-Simon
개발자, 소프트웨어엔지니어, CTO GDPR 위원회
라볼-시몬은 개발자, 소프트웨어 엔지니어이자 CTO로서 정보보안을 15년간 간접적으로 실행해 왔습니다. 중소기업의 CEO로 재직 중이던 라볼-시몬은 GDPR에 대한 관심이 높아지던 당시 프라이버시/데이터보호 분야로 관심을 돌려 크고 작은 공공/민간기관에서 일했습니다.
라볼-시몬은 SCRUM-애자일 역량을 바탕으로 언제나 조직에 새로운 가치를 창출하고 컴플라이언스를 보장합니다. GDPR 관련 컴플라이언스 프로젝트를 성공적으로 관리했고, ISO/IEC 27005를 바탕으로 IT 리스크평가 프레임워크를 설계했으며, ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17065를 바탕으로 내부심사/외부심사를 위한 GDPR 및 정보보안 심사체크리스트를 설계, 실행했습니다.
라볼-시몬은 2018년 5월부터 PECB 인증 강사로서 다수의 DPO들을 교육했습니다. 또한 ISO/IEC 27005 강의를 진행하고 다양한 심사/실무 프로젝트에서 주니어 심사원 및 실무자들을 감독했습니다.
프랑스에서 SNCF 그룹(교통, 기차역 등), 크레디트뮤투엘 ARKEA (금융), 아라미스그룹(의료, 장애인), EVEN(농업) 등의 기업에서 일한 바 있습니다.
Anders Carlstedt
CEO at Parabellum Cybersecurity
Information Security Committee
Mr. Carlstedt is recognized as the mastermind behind the ISO/IEC 27008 standard, which provides guidance for auditors on how to audit Information Security controls. He has been actively involved directly in the development of the ISO/IEC 27000 series in key roles, such as the International Project Manager/Editor for three out of the eight fundamental standards on Information Security Management. In this capacity, Mr. Carlstedt is also currently co-editing the future ISO/IEC 27100 on Cyber Security Frameworks.
Throughout his career, Mr. Carlstedt has also been in Practice Leader roles within security services and Risk Management for companies such as PwC, Deloitte and Accenture to mention a few.
Currently, the Managing Director at PECB Nordic Group Ltd, Mr. Carlstedt represents PECB in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Additionally, he is also the CEO of Parabellum CyberSecurity Group; a company specializing in advanced Information Security and Risk Management services.
Muneer A. Baig
Founder & CEO of SYSUSA Inc.
Information Security Committee
Muneer Baig, founder & CEO of SYSUSA Inc., is an industry-recognized dynamic technology executive and visionary with over two decades of experience in developing, implementing and managing Information Technology and Information Security programs.
Mr. Baig, with an in-depth knowledge of technology and business operations, serves as a trusted and strategic advisor to senior leadership across industries focused on developing and implementing strategic Information Technology and Cybersecurity initiatives.
Prior to venturing into SYSUSA, Mr. Baig enjoyed his tenure at Microsoft where he played a key role as part of a team responsible for the development and execution of a global information security assessment program.
As part of the SYSUSA’s leadership team, Mr. Baig advises on IT Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance. Mr. Baig and his team of experts enable the transformation of organizations into high performing, secure and resilient enterprises and create a cyber-threat aware workforce.
Mr. Baig currently serves as a member of:
- American Public Transportation Association Cyber Security Working Group
- Prince William County Schools Career and Technology Education Board
- NORC Cyber Training & Education Roadmap Steering Committee
- George Mason University SciTech Advisory Board of Directors
- Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Northern Virginia Node
Genevieve M. Grabman
Attorney
ISO 31000 Committee
Genevieve M. Grabman is an attorney and expert on strategic planning, governance, and risk management. Based in Washington, DC, she has advised public, private, non-profit, and United Nations organizations and helped draft and pass organizational policies and procedures, national laws and regulations, and international treaties. Ms. Grabman is PECB-certified as a risk manager and lead risk manager. She is certified as a change manager through Performance Horizons. In addition, she holds a master’s degree in health policy and management from Johns Hopkins University and earned a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Henri Haenni
애빌린어드바이저 창립자/대표 정보보안위원회
해니 대표는 거버넌스, 리스크관리, 컴플라이언스 전문가 집단인 애빌린어드바이저의 창립자이자 대표입니다. 스위스연방공과대학에서 수학 및 컴퓨터공학 석사학위를, 로잔대학교 경영대학원에서 MBA 학위를 보유하고 있습니다.
해니 대표는 현재 비즈니스 연속성, 정보보안, 리스크관리 등의 분야에서 대규모 정부기관과 다국적기업에 자문을 제공합니다. 또한 스위스를 비롯한 유럽, 중동, 동남아시아에서 ISO 22301 비즈니스 연속성 관리시스템, ISO/IEC 27001 정보보안 관리시스템, ISO 9001 품질관리시스템의 실행에 관해 다양한 기관을 지원하고 있습니다.
비즈니스 연속성 인증연구소(Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute) 강사이며, 프랑스어, 영어, 스페인어로 강의를 제공하기도 합니다. PECB의 ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001 선임심사원 및 선임실무자 강좌, ISO/IEC 27005 리스크관리자 강좌도 진행합니다.
해니 대표는 현재 파리의 소르본느대학에서 거버넌스와 비즈니스 연속성을 강의하고 있으며,
다양한 정보보안 및 비즈니스 연속성 관련 실무그룹과 협회를 이끌고 있습니다.
Graeme Parker
Managing Director at Parker Solutions Group
Information Security & GDPR Committee
As a Cyber Security and Risk Management professional, Mr. Graeme Parker is equipped with highly valuable technical business skills obtained in high profile private and public sector organizations.
With a proven experience in successfully implementing Information Risk Management Frameworks, as well as developing Effective Management Systems for Risk and Governance, his focus remains in shaping deliverable Cyber and Information Security strategies. Leading several projects to drive organizations through the successful implementation of ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS and various compliance frameworks, Mr. Parker applies his knowledge and experience across many areas of security, including developing security architectures, business processes and procedures, training programs, risk frameworks, audit programs and business continuity plans.
Adding to his consulting competencies, Mr. Parker is also a certified trainer delivering courses to clients across the globe on topics such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, Privacy and Data Protection, CISA, CISSP, CISM and Risk Management. Presently the Managing Director of PECB UK & Ireland and Parker Solutions Group, Mr. Parker is a former member of Capita Business Services, Fujitsu Services, the UK National Health Service, and the Yorkshire Bank.
Haydée Quiñones
President and CEO of Certified Risk Management Group, LLC.
ISO 31000 Committee
Haydée is the President and CEO of Certified Risk Management Group, LLC. She has international and interdisciplinary subject-matter expertise in business continuity, risk management, governance and resilience management systems, records management, quality management, emergency response programs, health and safety, and liability risk management.
With the support of excellent professionals, each competent in their field, Haydée leads teams that have the responsibility of providing diverse management consulting and emergency response services.
Haydée’s experience also encompasses conducting research projects and analyzing emerging risks, presenting their results, and generating recommendations for organizational policies, governance, and resiliency.
Haydée holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. She has a professional engineering license from the College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR) and is a member of the Commission for risk management, emergencies, and disaster response of the CIAPR.
There are several causes that are dear to Haydée, among which is the protection of the planet and the environment. She is a volunteer on the Climate Change Council of Puerto Rico’s Working Group 3 —Effects on Society and Economy. Specifically, in disaster management and climate change risk assessments on critical infrastructure.
Considering that Haydée’s beloved Puerto Rico has gone through continuous catastrophic disasters in the past years, she provides trainings in emergency planning and response to communities, as she believes that it is in the heart of a community where the initial response takes place. The more educated and prepared, the better off is the community in surviving and overcoming the challenges they face.
Haydée is certified as ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager, ISO 22301 Master, ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, and ISO 55001 Lead Auditor.
Yves Lepage
Senior Director - Information Security and Cyber Defense (CISO) at Revenu Québec
Yves Lepage is a highly experienced professional in the field of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, with an impressive track record spanning over 33 years. Throughout his career, Yves has worked across a wide range of industries, including banking, airline, shipping, telecommunications, and education, where he has served in various roles of increasing responsibility. These roles have included management positions, as well as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles, where he was responsible for the implementation and management of cybersecurity programs.
In addition to his extensive work experience, Yves is also an accomplished author of technical books, which have been well-received by industry experts and professionals alike. Furthermore, Yves is a member of the ISO “subcommittee 27,” the body that develops ISO cybersecurity standards, which demonstrates his deep expertise and commitment to information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection.
Beyond his technical expertise, Yves is also a renowned speaker and experienced entrepreneur, recognized for his leadership and innovation in the field of information technology. He is enthusiastic and passionate about sharing his knowledge and can adapt to different types of audiences, from management to technical, which makes him a sought-after speaker at various industry events.
Overall, Yves Lepage is a true expert in the field of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion that he brings to every role and project he undertakes.
Fatos Ismali
Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft UK
Fatos works as a Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft, UK. He is passionate about using state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to deliver solutions to business and societal problems using ML and AI. Fatos leads the Conversational AI and Cognitive Services task force within Microsoft, UK, and focuses on helping large enterprises adopt AI and ML at scale. He advises C-level executives, Heads of Analytics, Data Science, ML Leads, Chief Data Officers, and Data and AI Architects and Developers on achieving AI maturity, constructing cross-functional Data Science teams, and building AI capability in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud. He works with some of the largest organizations in the world within the Financial Services, Insurance, Public Sector, Media and Telecommunications, and Manufacturing industries, to name a few.
In March 2020, Fatos won Microsoft’s Champions Award for his impactful work at the NHS by building the data analytics platform for the NHSX COVID-19 Test and Trace program, crucial in providing an analytics view on the spread and development of COVID-19 across the UK. Fatos has a particular passion for Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning Operationalization (MLOps). His work on MLOps at a major manufacturing organization in the UK contributed to the customer winning the DevOps Industry Award in 2021 for their end-to-end MLOps architecture.
Outside of Microsoft, Fatos runs the Data Science Initiative meetup community in London, with over 3,600 Data Scientists, facilitating an environment for Data Scientists to gather, collaborate and share knowledge through talks, workshops, and hackathons. He is an international speaker and often presents on topics such as MLOps, NLP, Cognitive AI, and ML. Fatos holds a BSc in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Data Warehouses and Business Intelligence.