Juan Avellan V.

Juan Avellan V. Email and Phone Number

General Manager ELCA Security Services | Organizational Resilience | Cyber Security | GRC Management | Data Governance | Cyber Law @ ELCASecurity
Juan Avellan V.'s Location
Geneva Metropolitan Area, Switzerland, Switzerland
About Juan Avellan V.

I am senior executive with a wealth of experience in multinational and start-up settings, having worked in cybersecurity (in CISO and CSO-type roles), organizational resilience, risk and compliance management, governance, and integrated security. My expertise in cybersecurity, cyberlaw, risk management, luxury industry, and high-tech startup management drive my talent in "connecting the dots" across disciplines, and have all been motivated by a deep-seated desire to ensure the resilience of organizations over the long term.I have spent the last 10 years as a security, risk and resilience leader at the global top 3 luxury goods group Richemont, and prior to that I worked in a fast-paced digital identity and security startup, Wisekey. Fluent in English, French and Spanish, I've travelled and lived in LATAM, USA, UK and Switzerland for work purposes.Currently, I am sharpening my focus on how the dynamic interplay of major organizational disruptors (e.g. AI, geopolitics, cybersecurity, business models, environmental crisis) can be managed proactively for long-term organisational resilience.

Juan Avellan V.'s Current Company Details
ELCASecurity

Elcasecurity

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General Manager ELCA Security Services | Organizational Resilience | Cyber Security | GRC Management | Data Governance | Cyber Law
Juan Avellan V. Work Experience Details
  • Elcasecurity
    General Manager
    Elcasecurity Aug 2024 - Present
    Lausanne, Vd, Ch
  • Senthorus
    General Manager
    Senthorus May 2023 - Aug 2024
    Geneve, Geneve, Ch
    General Manager of Senthorus, a next-generation Security Operations Center (SOC) based in Switzerland leveraging the best security technology combined with Swiss neutrality and quality.
  • Freelance
    Executive Advisory
    Freelance Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
    Advisory to top executives and management teams on Cybersecurity, Organizational Resilience, Risk, Governance Compliance, AI and disruptive innovation.
  • Richemont
    Group Security Risk & Compliance Director
    Richemont Apr 2018 - Oct 2022
    Bellevue, Geneva, Ch
    Richemont is a Top 3 Global Leader in Luxury Goods (owns Cartier, Montblanc among 20+ well-known luxury brands) https://www.richemont.com Scope of Responsibilities:• Integrated Group Security Management• Overhauled Global integrated security strategy and execution: Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Health, Safety, Environmental Compliance, Crisis & Business Continuity Management (BCP)• Redesigned and Implemented Security Risk & Compliance Management (qualitative & quantitative) including PCI DSS and geopolitical risk, integration with ERM • Innovated on policy, governance, controls and processes across security domains• Transformed GRC system across security domains• Merged and modernized Security Awareness and Learning across security domains• Mobilized the organization to excel at Communications & Stakeholder Management (including COVID Crisis Comms.)• Designed and implemented Security Intelligence (OSINT, etc.), with recent focus on the Russia/Ukraine war• Led and evangelised the kickoff of the Group's Data Governance Initiative
  • Richemont
    Group Information Security Director
    Richemont Aug 2012 - Mar 2018
    Bellevue, Geneva, Ch
    Scope of Responsibilities: • Established and managed the Group’s Information Security function• Designed, negotiated and executed the Group's information security strategy• Designed and operationalised a full-scope ISMS (ISO27K, SANS, NIST)• Shaped and executed the Group’s first end-to-end Information Security Program (20+ projects)• Designed and rolled-out an Information Security Risk and Compliance (Assurance) system• Created and operationalized the first Groupwide Incident Management system• Built and innovative and pioneering 3rd Party Risk management system• Initiated and implemented the Information awareness & training with award-winning results• Developed from scratch an OSINT-based intelligence system and aligned with other relevant functions (legal, PR, marketing & communications, VIP footprint monitoring, etc.)• Pioneered an integrated GRC Program across Group control functions• Established and operationized the Group's PCI-DSS Compliance system• Launched and refined over time the Group's Information Protection & Data Governance Program
  • Wisekey Sa
    Deputy Ceo & Vp Online Trust Solutions
    Wisekey Sa Jul 2007 - Jul 2012
    Geneva, Ch
    Wisekey (at that time) was a global pioneer in the use of public key cryptography to create trust online and was among the first to design and implement blockchain and NFT type products and services (among others) before Bitcoin (from early 2000s). • Drove multidisciplinary teams across the organization to execute and successfully commercialise cutting-edge products and services, including the development, patenting and commercialisation of an anti-counterfeiting system for luxury goods (this was essentially blockchain before bitcoin) and a secure mobile telephony solution licensed by the Swiss government (OFCOM-BAKOM), among others.• Led the Online Trust Solutions business unit from a legacy business to one of substantial growth and profitability for the company in a time when other parts of the business were not providing value.• Supported the Chairman and CEO in all his initiatives to execute new strategies adopted by the company including shareholder relations, fund-raising activities and participation in global fora (e.g. WEF at DAVOS and regional WEFs in LATAM and China).
  • Wisekey Sa
    Chief Legal Officer
    Wisekey Sa Apr 2000 - Jul 2012
    Geneva, Ch
    I led the legal affairs of the group and led the specialized legal aspects of projects for customers that included consultancy activities (e.g. IATA global e-invoicing system, International Criminal Court, e-Voting system for the Geneva & Swiss government, among many others). This was done in parallel to other roles I accumulated during my time at WISeKey,
  • Wisekey Sa
    Vp Operations
    Wisekey Sa Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
    Geneva, Ch
    Day-to-day management of operational matters of the company including marketing, sales, affiliates, consultancy, partners, technology (in-house IT systems policies, security and incident management in coordination with CTO), as well as corporate affairs and overall management of legal affairs.
  • Queen Mary, University Of London
    Doctoral Researcher
    Queen Mary, University Of London Mar 1997 - Mar 2000
    London, Greater London, Gb
    • Member of a core team of specialists for research projects of the European Commission DGXV and DGXIII that led to the Directives on Electronic Signatures and Electronic Commerce currently in force in the EU. • Delivered postgraduate LLM course lectures on the legal issues of security in electronic transactions. • Lectured publicly (e.g. Institute of Advanced Legal Studies)• Member of the International Chamber of Commerce delegation that participated in the drafting of the United Nations Law on Electronic Signatures. • Additional advisory and research work included: (a) Expert analysis on electronic bills of lading, electronic records, electronic signatures, cryptography and other related legislation in multiple jurisdictions; (b) Drafting of a contractual framework for a multinational security project; (c) Advising governments and international organizations in their ICT Policies and legislative reform efforts.
  • Fox Corporation
    Legal Support
    Fox Corporation Mar 1996 - Jun 1996
    New York, New York, Us
    Fox Studios is one of the "Big Six" major US film studios. Legal internship in the US entertainment industry in Los Angeles California. The main focus was personal data protection and entertainment law.
  • Briggs Legal Staffing
    Legal Support
    Briggs Legal Staffing Nov 1995 - Mar 1996
    Expanded legal experience beyond the Venezuelan legal system through work in US law firms in Houston, Texas. The main focus was in personal injury law and immigration law.
  • Caltec C.A.
    Manager
    Caltec C.A. Jul 1994 - Oct 1995
    I was a founder of this computer company when the Internet and the World Wide Web were just beginning to become publicly know. We set up a wide variety of products and services for corporate and retail customers (including setting up a store with attention to consumers). As a founder of the company, I was manager, legal counsel, and member of the Board of Directors.
  • M.A. Lois Law Firm
    Litigation Lawyer
    M.A. Lois Law Firm Apr 1993 - Mar 1995
    Litigation attorney in Real-Estate Law, Commercial Law, Divorce Law, and Corporate Law.
  • M.A. Lois Law Firm
    Litigation Paralegal
    M.A. Lois Law Firm May 1991 - Mar 1993
    Paralegal during college until I obtained my law degree.
  • Galletera Carabobo
    Area Sales Manager
    Galletera Carabobo Jan 1990 - Apr 1991
    From merchandising, logistics/warehouse manager I worked my way up to Sales Manager of the largest market in Venezuela (Caracas Metropolitan Area) leading a 12-person sales team in the Sales & Marketing subsidiary of this biscuit company (ranked 3rd in the country).
  • Galletera Carabobo S.A.
    Merchandising & Warehouse/Logistics Manager
    Galletera Carabobo S.A. Oct 1988 - Dec 1990
    This was the 3rd largest biscuit manufacturer in Venezuela (behind Nabisco and Puig). I set up and developed the merchandising team for the metropolitan area of Caracas (the largest market in Venezuela) as well as took over and expanded the warehouse and logistics management of that market.

Juan Avellan V. Education Details

  • Imd
    Imd
    General
  • Imd
    Imd
    Digital Transformation
  • Queen Mary University Of London
    Queen Mary University Of London
    It Law
  • Universidad Central De Venezuela
    Universidad Central De Venezuela
    International Economic Integration Law
  • Universidad Central De Venezuela
    Universidad Central De Venezuela
    Law

Frequently Asked Questions about Juan Avellan V.

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Juan Avellan V. works for Elcasecurity

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Juan Avellan V.'s current role is General Manager ELCA Security Services | Organizational Resilience | Cyber Security | GRC Management | Data Governance | Cyber Law.

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Juan Avellan V. attended Imd, Imd, Queen Mary University Of London, Universidad Central De Venezuela, Universidad Central De Venezuela.

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