Max I.

Max I. currently serves as the Global CISO at Bitpanda and an Advisor at CyberDesk, while also holding the position of Chief Security Advisor & Coach at ahead Security, a solo enterprise providing Information and Cyber Security consulting and education. Max I. is involved in various advisory roles, including Security Ambassador for Mission TOP 5 and Advisory Board Member at LSZ - Future Connections. Further contributions include membership on the VigiTrust Global Advisory Board and recent roles at N26 as Deputy Group CISO and Unicredit Bank AG in New York as Chief Information Security Officer. With extensive experience in security architecture and governance, Max I. has also led security teams at HypoVereinsbank and Sky Deutschland GmbH. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Applied Sciences Munich.