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Work History
Education
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Dennis Persson

Dennis Persson

Chief Information Security Officer
Staffanstorp

Summary

Result-driven, business-focused and pragmatic security leader with 10 years of experience in managing risk and security in global organizations. Before dedicating myself as a CISO, I worked as a IT manager, consultant and technology professional. Have a proven track record in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity programs, security risk management, crisis management, and business resilience. Several years building cybersecurity practices and teams up from ground-up, communicating to senior managers and executives about importance of security and risk-thinking, building business-focused security strategies and information security management systems. I'm a humble, result-oriented and a pragmatic leader that always feel personally engaged in work and my teams. I really enjoy engaging discussions, close collaboration and a strong commitment and focus on the business and its goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

CISO

Ambu Group
11.2021 - Current
  • Heading up information security practices for Ambu A/S, a leading medical device company for single-use devices and endoscopy solutions in life science industry
  • Established and strategized cybersecurity program from ground up, including policies, procedures, and dedicated team focusing on business protection, resilience and safeguards.
  • Successfully ran multi-year cybersecurity program with substantial budget of 80 MDKK, ensuring organization's resilience against evolving threats
  • Developed and implemented robust security measures to safeguard sensitive healthcare data and intellectual property, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards
  • Led response to high-severity cybersecurity incidents, minimizing impact and ensuring rapid recovery. Now this is managed by our outsourced SOC based on a contract negotiated.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems while maintaining resilience and security in a risk-based approach.

CISO

Alfa Laval Group
11.2016 - 11.2021
  • Led the Information Security and Cybersecurity function, overseeing a team of 10 co-workers and full-time consultants.
  • Played a key role in achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and dFARS.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard critical assets and data globally
  • Implemented effective risk management practices, conducting regular assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats
  • Successfully managed major cybersecurity incidents, minimizing impact and ensuring rapid recovery both during normal operations and during COVID-19
  • Spearheaded the creation of IT business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including auditing of group companies
  • Involved in programs in smart manufacturing plants where security became essential to protect the factories and products from cyber-attacks and business disruptions.

CISO

Mekonomen Group
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw the information security program, establishing a robust framework to protect sensitive data and intellectual property
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with executive leadership to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business goals
  • Implemented advanced threat detection and prevention measures, reducing cybersecurity incidents by 75%
  • Conducted regular security awareness training for employees, enhancing the organization's security culture
  • Led a team of 5 security professionals and a range of outsourcing vendors.

Infrastructure & Project Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Service owner and project manager for remote access, access management and IT solutions
  • Supported in a multi-year outsourcing program and transforming the business with digital services.

Senior IT consultant

Viridis IT
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Senior IT consultant working with remote access, security, email systems and supporting senior leaders with IT transformation and digital insights.

Various IT and Digital work

ErgoGroup, Eterra, Framfab, Nordics
01.2000 - 01.2009

Education

No Degree - Organizational Leadership

Pure Leadership
Lund
04.2001 -

No Degree - SAFE And Agile Methodologies

ITIL & SAFE Agile Foundation
On-Site Lund
04.2001 -

No Degree - CISM/CISA Certification

ISACA
04.2001 - 2018.05

High School, Latinskolan -

Latinskolan Sociology & Psychology
Malmo
01.1993 - 1996.05

Certified IT Professional - IT Consultancy Course 1 Year

SWIT Consultancy
Malmo
04.2001 -

Skills

References

References available upon request

Extracurricular Activities

CISM, ISACA, 2012-01-01, 2018-12-31 CISA, ISACA, 2014-01-01, 2018-12-31

Timeline

CISO

Ambu Group
11.2021 - Current

CISO

Alfa Laval Group
11.2016 - 11.2021

CISO

Mekonomen Group
01.2014 - 11.2016

Infrastructure & Project Manager

Takeda Pharmaceuticals
01.2010 - 01.2014

Senior IT consultant

Viridis IT
01.2009 - 01.2012

No Degree - Organizational Leadership

Pure Leadership
04.2001 -

No Degree - SAFE And Agile Methodologies

ITIL & SAFE Agile Foundation
04.2001 -

No Degree - CISM/CISA Certification

ISACA
04.2001 - 2018.05

Certified IT Professional - IT Consultancy Course 1 Year

SWIT Consultancy
04.2001 -

Various IT and Digital work

ErgoGroup, Eterra, Framfab, Nordics
01.2000 - 01.2009

High School, Latinskolan -

Latinskolan Sociology & Psychology
01.1993 - 1996.05
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