Juan Avellan V. Email and Phone Number
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.
Elcasecurity
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General ManagerElcasecurity Aug 2024 - PresentLausanne, Vd, Ch -
General ManagerSenthorus May 2023 - Aug 2024Geneve, Geneve, ChGeneral Manager of Senthorus, a next-generation Security Operations Center (SOC) based in Switzerland leveraging the best security technology combined with Swiss neutrality and quality. -
Executive AdvisoryFreelance Nov 2022 - Apr 2023Advisory to top executives and management teams on Cybersecurity, Organizational Resilience, Risk, Governance Compliance, AI and disruptive innovation.
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Group Security Risk & Compliance DirectorRichemont Apr 2018 - Oct 2022Bellevue, Geneva, ChRichemont 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 -
Group Information Security DirectorRichemont Aug 2012 - Mar 2018Bellevue, Geneva, ChScope 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 -
Deputy Ceo & Vp Online Trust SolutionsWisekey Sa Jul 2007 - Jul 2012Geneva, ChWisekey (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). -
Chief Legal OfficerWisekey Sa Apr 2000 - Jul 2012Geneva, ChI 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, -
Vp OperationsWisekey Sa Sep 2005 - Jul 2007Geneva, ChDay-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. -
Doctoral ResearcherQueen Mary, University Of London Mar 1997 - Mar 2000London, 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. -
Legal SupportFox Corporation Mar 1996 - Jun 1996New York, New York, UsFox 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. -
Legal SupportBriggs Legal Staffing Nov 1995 - Mar 1996Expanded 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.
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ManagerCaltec C.A. Jul 1994 - Oct 1995I 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.
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Litigation LawyerM.A. Lois Law Firm Apr 1993 - Mar 1995Litigation attorney in Real-Estate Law, Commercial Law, Divorce Law, and Corporate Law.
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Litigation ParalegalM.A. Lois Law Firm May 1991 - Mar 1993Paralegal during college until I obtained my law degree.
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Area Sales ManagerGalletera Carabobo Jan 1990 - Apr 1991From 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).
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Merchandising & Warehouse/Logistics ManagerGalletera Carabobo S.A. Oct 1988 - Dec 1990This 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
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ImdGeneral -
ImdDigital Transformation -
Queen Mary University Of LondonIt Law -
Universidad Central De VenezuelaInternational Economic Integration Law -
Universidad Central De VenezuelaLaw
Frequently Asked Questions about Juan Avellan V.
What company does Juan Avellan V. work for?
Juan Avellan V. works for Elcasecurity
What is Juan Avellan V.'s role at the current company?
Juan Avellan V.'s current role is General Manager ELCA Security Services | Organizational Resilience | Cyber Security | GRC Management | Data Governance | Cyber Law.
What schools did Juan Avellan V. attend?
Juan Avellan V. attended Imd, Imd, Queen Mary University Of London, Universidad Central De Venezuela, Universidad Central De Venezuela.
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