M Junaid Shaikh

M Junaid Shaikh is an experienced cybersecurity enthusiast with over a decade of expertise in the field. Currently serving as the Group Head of Cybersecurity at valantic, they are responsible for the strategic decisions and execution of global cybersecurity programs, establishing governance frameworks, and leading incident response efforts. Junaid has previously held roles as a Cybersecurity Consultant at CSC, Security Engineering Manager at Scalable Capital, and Cyberdefense Security Manager at Accenture, showcasing a strong background in IT security operations and risk management. They earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai and a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Münster.