CISOs to Watch in Belgian Transportation

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Belgium’s transportation sector underpins national mobility, logistics, and international trade, spanning rail, public transit, aviation, and global supply chains. These organizations operate complex, safety-critical environments where cyber resilience, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance are inseparable. The following security leaders are responsible for protecting some of Belgium’s most vital transport infrastructures.

Anja Van Geert — Chief Information Security Officer, SNCB Group

Anja Van Geert serves as Chief Information Security Officer at SNCB Group, bringing more than 25 years of experience managing operational risk, cybersecurity, audit, and enterprise transformation. Reporting at board level, she has led initiatives spanning cyber risk, ICT audit, business continuity, crisis management, and digital transformation across international environments including Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Anja is known for translating evolving industry risks into practical technology roadmaps, leading diverse global teams, and balancing performance optimization with risk management in highly complex transport ecosystems.

Stijn Meul — Chief Information Security Officer, De Lijn

Stijn Meul is Chief Information Security Officer at De Lijn, where he leads cybersecurity strategy for one of Belgium’s largest public transport operators. With a background in enterprise security architecture, consulting, and digital identity, Stijn brings hands-on expertise from his work at Accenture and through independent advisory roles. His focus includes security architecture, governance, and operational resilience, helping De Lijn secure its digital services while supporting large-scale mobility operations across the Flemish Region.

Giuseppe Castiglione — Chief Security Officer, STIB-MIVB

Giuseppe Castiglione is Chief Security Officer at STIB-MIVB in Brussels, overseeing the organization’s global security strategy across both physical and information security domains. A civil engineer in computer science and management, he brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and complex program leadership. Reporting to the executive committee, Giuseppe leads large multidisciplinary teams and security operations, including control rooms, investigations, cyber strategy aligned with NIS2 requirements, and security culture development to ensure the resilience and integrity of Brussels’ public transport network.

Chris FitzGerald — Chief Information Security Officer, Katoen Natie

Chris FitzGerald serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Katoen Natie, leading global ICT security and compliance across operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. He is responsible for global security policy, security operations, cross-department collaboration, and alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Known for a pragmatic and transparent leadership style, Chris brings deep technical expertise across infrastructure, cloud, and network security while supporting large-scale logistics and supply chain operations worldwide.

David Callebaut — Cyber, Information Risk and Privacy Executive, Brussels Airlines

David Callebaut is a cyber, information risk, and privacy executive at Brussels Airlines, previously serving as Chief Information Security Officer. His expertise spans information security management, regulatory compliance, data protection, and board-level engagement. David has led cybersecurity and risk initiatives within a highly regulated aviation environment, balancing operational resilience with safety, privacy, and international compliance requirements. His work supports the secure operation of airline systems critical to passengers, crews, and global partners.

Securing Belgium’s Mobility and Transport Infrastructure

These security leaders demonstrate the evolving scope of cybersecurity in Belgian transportation, from rail and urban transit to aviation and global logistics. Their work safeguards safety-critical systems, enables operational continuity, and strengthens resilience across infrastructures that keep Belgium moving every day.