Victor Akkari is an experienced information technology and security professional with a robust background in managing IT risks and information security across diverse industries. Since 2016, Victor has served as Vice President of Information Technology Assurance and Chief Information Security Officer at Cochlear, overseeing global IT risk management and cybersecurity for the organization in over 40 countries. Prior to Cochlear, Victor was Head of Information Security at BPAY Pty Ltd from 2010 to 2016, where efforts focused on safeguarding Australia’s national payments infrastructure. Victor’s earlier experience includes a long tenure at Zurich Financial Services Australia, where responsibilities included developing global risk and information security strategies across the Asia-Pacific and Middle-East regions. Further foundational experience was gained at CSC, culminating in various senior consulting roles. Victor holds several key certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and expertise in SABSA and ISO standards.
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