Olaf Rickers

Olaf Rickers is an experienced professional in operational risk and cybersecurity, currently serving as SVP of Operational Risk – Cyber Risk at Citi since January 2023, where responsibilities include leading cyber risk and compliance reviews, defining visibility requirements for DevSecOps, and overseeing continuous security posture monitoring on AWS and GCP. Prior to this role, Olaf held positions such as Platform Security Officer at Ahold Delhaize, managing Azure security controls and leading vulnerability management, and ISO Manager for Business Security Advisory at Peapod Digital Labs, where risk assessments and creation of security frameworks were emphasized. Earlier experience also includes directing cybersecurity efforts at onShore Security and managing infrastructure services at Capgemini, showcasing a strong background in team leadership, security metrics development, and the implementation of various cybersecurity frameworks.