Austria’s insurance sector sits at the intersection of financial risk, regulatory scrutiny, and long-term trust. As insurers modernize underwriting platforms, expand digital services, and integrate with partners and regulators, cybersecurity has become central to operational resilience. The leaders below are responsible for protecting sensitive policyholder data, ensuring compliance, and embedding security into the foundations of Austria’s insurance infrastructure.
Thomas Schmidler – Chief Information Security Officer, muki Versicherungsverein auf Gegenseitigkeit
Thomas Schmidler serves as Chief Information Security Officer at muki Versicherungsverein auf Gegenseitigkeit, where he leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance. He brings extensive consulting experience from KPMG Austria, along with decades in IT leadership roles. His background spans ISO 27001 implementation, risk management, and security architecture, positioning him to strengthen cyber resilience in a highly regulated insurance environment.
Martin Trimmel – Chief Information Security Officer, HDI Versicherung AG
Martin Trimmel is Chief Information Security Officer at HDI Versicherung AG, where he oversees the protection of critical insurance systems and data. Previously an Information Security Manager within Austria’s social insurance technology sector, he has hands-on experience implementing ISO 27001 controls and strengthening operational security. His career reflects a strong focus on governance, risk management, and secure infrastructure within regulated environments.
Christoph Stock – Chief Information Security Officer, GRAWE | Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung AG
Christoph Stock has served as Chief Information Security Officer at GRAWE for over a decade, leading the company’s cybersecurity governance and compliance initiatives. He has played a central role in developing long-term security programs aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements. His tenure reflects deep expertise in information security management, organizational risk oversight, and the operational realities of insurance technology environments.
Stephan Radl – Chief Information Security Officer, Österreichische Beamtenversicherung – ÖBV
Stephan Radl is Chief Information Security Officer at Österreichische Beamtenversicherung – ÖBV, where he directs cybersecurity strategy and infrastructure protection. His career includes leadership roles in IT operations and infrastructure, giving him a strong foundation in enterprise systems security. He brings expertise across service automation, systems engineering, and governance, ensuring security is embedded throughout insurance operations and digital transformation initiatives.
Securing Trust in Austria’s Insurance Ecosystem
As Austria’s insurers expand digital capabilities and navigate evolving regulatory requirements, cybersecurity leadership plays a decisive role in maintaining operational stability and protecting policyholder trust. These CISOs are shaping resilient security programs that support innovation while managing risk across increasingly interconnected insurance platforms.
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