Belgium depends on strong cybersecurity leadership across government, telecom, finance, and industrial sectors. These leaders protect essential services and guide security programs that support both national resilience and private sector growth. Below are 10 active Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and senior security executives making a major impact in 2025.
Xavier Paulus – CISO, Solvay
Xavier Paulus leads cybersecurity for Solvay, one of Belgium’s largest global chemical companies. He directs security for production environments and complex industrial systems. His focus includes operational technology, risk management, and building a resilient security culture across the company.
Jo Basselier – CISO, Aliaxis
Jo Basselier manages global information security for Aliaxis. He protects manufacturing operations and digital systems used across global supply chains. His role covers governance, industrial cybersecurity, and incident readiness for a multinational industrial group.
Fabrice Clément – CISO, Proximus
Fabrice Clément oversees cybersecurity at Proximus, Belgium’s largest telecom provider. He secures national communications infrastructure, customer data, and network operations. His work includes large scale security architecture, regulatory compliance, and resilience planning.
Sergio Ferrao – CISO and Cybersecurity Delivery Lead, Belgium
Sergio Ferrao leads security programs and delivery efforts for large Belgian enterprises. He manages cyber strategy, transformation projects, and enterprise risk reduction. His role combines security governance with hands-on program leadership.
Fabian Giordano – CIO and CISO Advisor, Belgian Federal Police
Fabian Giordano supports the Belgian Federal Police on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and operational technology. He contributes to securing law enforcement systems and mission-critical applications. His work strengthens public safety and national resilience.
Karine Goris – Chief Security Officer, Belgian Cyber Security Coalition
Karine Goris serves as a senior security executive within the Belgian Cyber Security Coalition. She guides security governance and national collaboration projects. Her work helps public and private organizations improve readiness and cross-sector coordination.
Phédra Clouner – Deputy Director General, Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium
Phédra Clouner plays a leading role in Belgium’s national cybersecurity strategy. She oversees programs related to threat monitoring, crisis management, and policy development. Her leadership supports nationwide defense and cooperation across industries.
Miguel De Bruycker – General Director, Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium
Miguel De Bruycker directs the country’s central cybersecurity authority. He manages national security programs, coordinates incident response, and strengthens Belgium’s cyber defense posture. His role impacts government, private sector networks, and critical infrastructure.
Tim Groenwals – Senior Security Executive, Belgium
Tim Groenwals has held senior cybersecurity and CIO positions across multiple Belgian enterprises. He manages digital transformation, governance, and enterprise security strategy. His work supports secure adoption of new technologies and large scale digital systems.
Dirk Beynaerts – CISO, Colruyt Group
Dirk Beynaerts is the Chief Information Security Officer at Colruyt Group, a major Belgian retail and distribution company. He was announced as CISO in June 2023.
computable. His role involves building cyber resilience in retail, transforming the organisation’s security posture, and aligning business and security strategy.
Cybersecurity Leadership Across Belgium
These leaders strengthen Belgium’s digital infrastructure. Their efforts protect telecom, manufacturing, public services, national systems, and industrial operations. As threats grow, their work continues to support resilience for organizations that keep Belgium running.