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Maria Luisa

Driving Business & Digital Transformation | Enterprise Technology Strategy | Cloud, Cybersecurity,IA

About Me

I help global organizations turn Technology, AI and Cybersecurity into business growth and competitive advantage through AI Governance and Digital Transformation. Member of the Executive Committee and Technology & Cybersecurity Executive with 23+ years of international experience leading global Technology, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity organisations across complex multinational environments. I help organisations transform technology into a business enabler by combining strategy, governance, resilience and innovation. My experience spans Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, AI Strategy & Governance, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, OT/Industrial Security and Enterprise Risk Management. Throughout my career I have built global capabilities that reduce enterprise risk, strengthen operational resilience and accelerate secure business transformation. I combine deep technical expertise with executive leadership, translating complex technology and cyber risks into strategic decisions for Executive Committees and Boards. My experience spans manufacturing, automotive, cybersecurity, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, consulting, consumer goods, transportation and the public sector. I actively contribute to executive technology communities including Team8, CISO Society, Cyberlideria, LiceoTIC, SageTap and Execweb. Key Achievements • Defined and executed global Technology, AI, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives. • Built a global Cybersecurity organisation from the ground up, protecting more than 15,000 employees across IT, Cloud, IoT and OT environments. • Built and led high-performing international Technology and Cybersecurity teams across Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Offensive Security, AI Governance and Risk Management. • Delivered large-scale transformation programmes including Zero Trust, Cloud Transformation, IAM/PAM, DevSecOps, Microsoft Security, Security Operations Modernisation and Enterprise AI Governance. • Designed Technology, Cybersecurity and AI Governance frameworks that strengthened executive decision-making, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance. • Embedded cybersecurity into digital products, cloud platforms and industrial operations, improving resilience while enabling business growth and innovation. • Trusted advisor to Executive Committees and Boards on Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk.

Jurisdiction

Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Global CISOTKE
2025 - Present

Responsibilities: • Define and execute the global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk management. • Lead cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, cyber resilience, and security operations across the TK Elevator Group. • Advise executive leadership and board stakeholders on cybersecurity strategy, emerging threats, and technology risks. • Oversee cybersecurity investments, global security programs, third-party security, and cyber risk management initiatives. Achievements: • Led cybersecurity strategy for 50,000+ employees across 100+ countries, managing a €5M+ annual budget. • Reduced external cyber risk exposure by 40% through EASM and CTEM initiatives. • Improved SOC effectiveness, reducing critical incident response times by 25%. • Established AI Security Governance, securing 100% of Generative AI initiatives. • Delivered a global PAM program across all regions within 12 months, significantly reducing identity-related risks. • Strengthened cyber resilience through enterprise-wide incident response, crisis management, and business continuity frameworks. • Enhanced OT/Industrial cybersecurity resilience across global manufacturing and operational environments. • Led cloud security transformation initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. • Reduced third-party and supply chain cyber risks through global security assurance programs. • Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide DevSecOps strategy to embed security across the software development lifecycle.

Education

Degree of Computer SciencePontificia de Comillas University
1999 - 2003

Certification

Total Certifications2

CISSP

ISC2

CISM

ISACA

Skills

Core skills0
Interests0
Languages1

Languages

Spanish