Hans Gartzell

Hans Gartzell has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries and roles. Hans currently holds the position of Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Benify since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Hogia-Gruppen as the Head of Security & Safety CSO, CISO, CPO from 2019 to 2022, where they led the security areas within the company and was involved in various security-related projects.

Hans also has experience working at Volvo Cars as an ITSM Process Owner & Project Manager from 2017 to 2019. In this role, they were responsible for assuring the quality and delivery of the Change Management process and driving process improvements. Hans also worked as a Senior Engineering Consultant at Volvo Cars during the same period, where they provided guidance and support in ITIL/ITSM processes and trained teams.

Hans Gartzell has also worked at Alfdex AB as a Project Manager for Information Security & GDPR implementation, Sigma IT Consulting as a GDPR Tomorrow Pilot and Management Consultant & Business Analyst, HCL Technologies as a Functional Manager, Business Analysis Professional & Senior Change Manager, Volvo IT in various roles including Business Process Management Consultant & Senior Change Manager, and Swedish Floorball Federation as a National Coach & Instructor.

Hans also held positions at Myndigheten för yrkeshögskolan as the President, Union of Authority HVE, and at Göteborgs Stad as a Team Manager. Throughout their career, Hans Gartzell has demonstrated expertise in security, IT management, project management, process improvement, and leadership.

Hans Gartzell has a diverse education history, spanning various fields of study. In 2000 to 2003, they attended Kungsbacka Tekniska Yrkeshögskola (KYH) and earned an Engineer’s Degree. Hans'sstudies at KYH focused on Computer Science, IT Management, International Finance, and Leadership.

In 2016, Hans attended Unionen Chef and completed a course in Arbetsrätt för chefer, which translates to Swedish Labour Law for Managers. During the same year, they also studied Hållbart ledarskap i ett föränderligt arbetsliv (Sustainable Leadership) at Ledarna.

Hans has also pursued additional certifications and professional development courses. In 2019, they obtained several certifications through LinkedIn, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications. Hans completed multiple courses related to information technology governance, auditing, and security management. These certifications demonstrate their expertise in the field of information security.

Furthermore, Hans acquired practical knowledge in IT service management through courses such as ITIL Service Design, ITIL Service Operation, and ITIL V3 Foundation. Hans also studied IT service management at BiTA Service Management AB, specializing in ITIL Change Management. These certifications and courses highlight their proficiency in IT service management and their commitment to staying up-to-date with industry standards.

Hans Gartzell has also engaged in leadership and management programs. Hans participated in the Exploration Emerging Leader program and the Global Functional Leadership Program at the University of Volvo Group. These programs equipped him with leadership and management skills necessary for their professional growth.

In addition to their formal education, Hans gained certifications in other areas. In 2021, they completed a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Cert Prep course, focusing on security and risk management. Prior to that, in 2019, they received training in Agile project management by becoming a Certified Scrum Master. Hans also acquired certifications in information security management and incident management, including CISM Cert Prep and CISA Cert Prep courses.

Overall, Hans Gartzell's education history demonstrates their dedication to continuous learning and professional development in the fields of computer science, IT management, leadership, and information security.