In Belgium’s fast-evolving retail and e‑commerce sector, cybersecurity leadership is more critical than ever. From protecting vast amounts of customer data to ensuring operational continuity in omnichannel environments, security leaders are shaping the way businesses innovate safely. This list highlights some of the most influential CISOs and information security executives driving cybersecurity excellence in Belgian retail and e‑commerce today.
These leaders combine technical expertise, strategic vision, and team management skills to tackle complex challenges in information security, compliance, and digital transformation. While some hold the formal title of CISO, others are senior security executives whose work significantly impacts Belgium’s retail and e‑commerce landscape.
Dirk Beynaerts — Chief Information Security Officer, Colruyt Group
A seasoned IT leader with over 36 years’ experience and 16 years in cybersecurity, Dirk Beynaerts oversees Colruyt Group’s information and cybersecurity strategy. He heads the CISO office and GRC functions, leading both local and international high-performing teams. Dirk’s expertise spans NIST, ISO27xx, IT/security transformation projects, and governance frameworks, all executed with a transformational-democratic leadership style that balances strategic vision with hands-on management.
Benito De Pelsmaeker — Chief IT Security Officer, P&V Group
Benito adopts a strategic yet pragmatic approach to cybersecurity and risk management. With a background as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Compliance Manager, he combines extensive knowledge of privacy legislation (GDPR) and compliance frameworks with practical information security strategies. He excels at fostering robust security cultures, integrating awareness, compliance, and technical measures across organizations, and believes that security extends beyond IT to involve the entire business.
Benito previously served as Information Security Manager at Carrefour Belgium, bringing his expertise to one of the country’s largest retail environments. He currently leads cybersecurity at P&V Group, ensuring that security programs align with both organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
Ludovic Vandercammen — Information Security Manager, Carrefour Belgium
At Carrefour Belgium, Ludovic leads a team of cybersecurity professionals protecting one of the country’s largest retail environments. He focuses on resilience, security transformation, and turning complex challenges into actionable strategies. Ludovic emphasizes communication and pragmatism, believing that security is a team sport and that technology only succeeds when people trust it.
Jennifer Watson — Global CISO, SVP of Information Security, Ahold Delhaize
Jennifer Watson brings over 15 years of experience leading security programs across large enterprises, including Ahold Delhaize, Nike, and MasterCard. She specializes in reducing attack surfaces while enabling business innovation, designing architectures and programs that rapidly detect and mitigate threats. Jennifer is recognized for inspiring and motivating high-performing technical teams worldwide.
Michael Aandahl — Treasury Technology Manager (+CISO), IKEA
Michael combines hands-on cybersecurity leadership with treasury technology and IT operations management for IKEA, one of the world’s largest retailers. He leads the cybersecurity program for global treasury solutions, shaping IT operations, system architecture, audit compliance, and data privacy initiatives. Michael is known for building award-winning teams and leading transformative digital solutions at scale.
Why These Leaders Matter
Belgian retail and e‑commerce thrive when security leadership is strong. The executives on this list demonstrate that effective cybersecurity is not just about technology; it’s about strategic vision, collaboration, and building cultures where security empowers innovation. Their work ensures that businesses can grow confidently, protect customer trust, and remain resilient in an ever-changing digital landscape.