Andrzej Kawalec

Andrzej Kawalec is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Interdisciplinary Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security at the University of Bristol, Andrzej emphasizes the importance of addressing trust, identity, privacy, and security issues within increasingly interconnected infrastructures. As the Head of Cybersecurity at Vodafone Business, Andrzej oversees the provision of enterprise-grade cybersecurity services tailored to organizations facing evolving threats. Membership in the Forbes Technology Council highlights Andrzej’s recognition as a senior technology executive. Additional roles, including Non-Executive Board Member at 4th Horizon and previous positions as CTO at Optiv Inc and Vodafone Enterprise Security Services, demonstrate a commitment to innovative approaches to cybersecurity, risk management, and strategic business development. Andrzej's academic background includes an MSc in International Business from the University of Bradford and a degree in International Commerce from Carleton University.