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About Matthias Muhlert

Matthias Muhlert exemplifies Information Security leadership with over two decades of transformative contributions. His career is marked by a commitment to empowering teams optimizing processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals. Currently as the Cyber Chef for Pies Pints Pastries Parties and Pizza at Dr. August Oetker KG and serving as ECSO CISO Ambassador for Germany Matthias is dedicated to fortifying digital landscapes against evolving threats. His journey includes leading global security initiatives fostering resilient and agile security frameworks and building robust relationships across organizational levels. Matthias's expertise is validated by certifications such as ISO 27001 ISMS Manager CISM CISSP and Certified Ethical Hacker. His roles have ranged from automotive CISO to spearheading IT security in banking showcasing his ability to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in diverse settings. At Oetker-Group Matthias is responsible for developing and setting security standards across all companies orchestrating a group-wide security community and devising comprehensive strategies for information and OT security. His tenure at HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG involved heading the information security management system establishing a dynamic ISMS and pioneering an AI decision model in collaboration with other companies. As CISO at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG he led local and global teams introduced an information risk management methodology and contributed significantly to international security standards. Matthias's earlier roles include leadership positions at HELLA Corporate Center GmbH (CISO) UniCredit Bank AG (VP Information Security) and Kabel Deutschland GmbH (Main Information Security Manager) where he developed and implemented robust IT and data management strategies led significant security development projects and facilitated compliance with international standards. His career also spans roles as a Senior IT Security Consultant and CERT Manager at Verizon Business EMEA and as the Head of Penetration Testing Department at NESEC Gesellschaft für angewandte Netzwerksicherheit mbH. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Matthias excels in identifying and mitigating security risks conducting business process reviews and developing appropriate solutions. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Network Computing from TU Bergakademie Freiberg and he is fluent in both German and English. Matthias is not just a strategist but a connector bridging gaps between technology and business ensuring security is not just a protocol but a business enabler. His efforts to craft a cohesive European cybersecurity community underscore his commitment to collaborative growth and collective security resilience.