Frank Rinkens

Frank Rinkens is an experienced information security professional currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer at Forschungszentrum Jülich since July 2017. Prior to this role, Rinkens held a Senior Consultant position at Sopra Steria Consulting, focusing on Information Security Solutions in the banking sector for a brief period in 2017. Rinkens' extensive career at Citigroup spanned nearly two decades, where Frank advanced from Information Technology Manager to Group Information Security Officer for the EMEA region, demonstrating expertise in compliance, risk management, and training across multiple countries. Rinkens' earlier roles included positions at Securicor and Bundeswehr, contributing to a well-rounded foundation in security and leadership.