Belgium plays a critical role in the European automotive ecosystem, hosting regional headquarters, manufacturing operations, and complex supply chains that span traditional automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing, and increasingly software-defined vehicles. As automakers and suppliers accelerate digitalisation—across connected vehicles, smart factories, and data-driven mobility—cybersecurity has become a core operational and safety concern. The following security leaders are shaping how automotive organisations in Belgium manage cyber risk, regulatory pressure, and operational resilience.
Mark Antrobus — Chief Information Security Officer, Toyota Motor Europe
Mark Antrobus has spent more than two decades within the Toyota organisation, bringing deep institutional knowledge and technical leadership to his role as CISO for Toyota Motor Europe. His background spans infrastructure engineering, manufacturing IT, and large-scale enterprise security, reflecting the complexity of securing both IT and OT environments across automotive production, supply chain operations, and corporate systems. At Toyota Europe, he is responsible for cybersecurity strategy, IT compliance, and risk governance across a highly distributed and safety-critical automotive footprint.
Dominick De Boever — Data Protection Officer & Chief Information Security Officer, Macadam Europe
Dominick De Boever combines executive-level cybersecurity leadership with extensive experience in data protection, regulatory compliance, and commercial enablement. At Macadam Europe, he oversees information security and GDPR compliance while supporting customer-facing security assurance and risk management. With over three decades of experience across Europe, he is known for translating complex regulatory and security requirements into practical, business-aligned strategies—particularly valuable in automotive environments where customer trust, data integrity, and cross-border operations intersect.
Laurent Prevost — Head of IT & Chief Information Security Officer, NGK Ceramics Europe S.A.
Laurent Prevost brings strong expertise in IT strategy, enterprise systems, and large-scale transformation to his dual role as Head of IT and CISO at NGK Ceramics Europe. His career spans multinational ERP rollouts, infrastructure modernisation, and programme leadership, positioning him to align cybersecurity with operational efficiency and manufacturing performance. In an industrial automotive supplier context, his focus bridges information security, cost control, and business enablement across complex production and corporate environments.
Bart Paeleman — Chief Information Security Officer, VAB
Bart Paeleman is a seasoned technology and security leader with more than 40 years of experience, including senior roles within Fortune 500 environments. As CISO at VAB, he oversees cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and legal functions, with ownership of the organisation’s security roadmap and compliance budget. His leadership style emphasises team development, governance maturity, and operational reliability—key priorities for automotive and mobility organisations operating at national scale.
Sven Smolders — Vice President Information Technology & CISO, Bosal
Sven Smolders has grown from a technical network engineering background into global IT and security leadership, now serving as VP of IT and CISO at Bosal. His experience spans IT governance, business–IT alignment, and service management within industrial and manufacturing environments. With a strong technical foundation and results-driven mindset, he focuses on securing global operations while enabling quality-focused execution and business continuity across automotive supplier ecosystems.
The Strategic Importance of Automotive Cybersecurity in Belgium
As vehicles become increasingly connected and production environments more digitised, the Belgian automotive sector faces rising cyber risk across IT, OT, and supply chain domains. The CISOs highlighted here play a critical role in safeguarding not just corporate data, but manufacturing integrity, safety systems, and regulatory compliance. Their leadership reflects the growing recognition that cybersecurity is now a foundational pillar of resilience and competitiveness in the automotive industry.