Simon Patkovic

An established cybersecurity veteran, Simon Patkovic is dedicated to the ever-evolving, complex dynamics of cyber innovation and governance, and how they impact Government, Telecom, and Fortune 500 organization Leaders, Boards, and IT Executives. His previous tenures at ISARA, a Canadian leader in Post Quantum Cryptography, and Blackberry, as a Global VP of Government Solutions, as well as numerous advisory roles including in EEMA (European Organization for E-Identity and Security) and NATO Industry Association, granted him deep-sector knowledge of emerging Quantum communication technologies and Edge Computing. In addition to his executive roles in the industry, Simon was an active participant in private-public consultations with national security and intelligence agencies throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on data surveillance and lawful intercept, security regulations, and privacy issues. His post-graduate education includes Master degree in Technology Governance at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and EMBA at Harvard Business School.