Markus Thiel

Markus Thiel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and IT governance, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Manager at Orange Cyberdefense since September 2022. Thiel also holds multiple roles focused on regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships, particularly with Splunk and Cisco. An independent consultant since May 2010, Thiel has expertise in management, training, and speaking engagements. Prior experience includes significant roles in compliance, risk, and security management at EnBW, information security management at real.digital, and GRC program management at Debeka. Thiel has held various consulting and managerial positions at several firms, including SPIRIT/21 AG and netage solutions GmbH, and began a career in IT services at Ford Motor Company and the Federal Foreign Office in Germany.