Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Nordic CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Nordic CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Nordic CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Mirela Bønløkke

Energinet
CISO & VP

Jan Fecko

Ericsson
CISO

Nicolas Gomez

Volvo Group
CISO

Niclas Jalvinger

Electrolux
Group CISO

Antero Päivänsalo

Neste
CISO

Sindre Skjønsberg

Equinor
CISO

Thomas Zakarias

DSV
CISO

Governing Body Members

Urmas Aamisepp

Epiroc
Head of Information Security

Petri Ala-Annala

Nobia
CISO

Timo Arndal

Finnair
CISO

Jakob Arvindsson

Volvo Cars
CISO

Jouni Auer

Kalmar
CISO

Erik Blomberg

Handelsbanken
CSO

Johan Boije af Gennäs

Valmet
CISO

Tim Claes

Atlas Copco
CISO

Karolina Czarkowska

Carlsberg Group
Group CISO

Morten Duus

Vestas
CISO & SVP, Enterprise Cyber Security, Digital Solutions

Johannes Eriksson

Lantmännen
CSO & CISO

Jahanzeb Farooq

Fuller Technologies
CISO

Sofia Staaf Frederiksen

Apoteket
CISO

Torstein Gimnes Are

Hydro
CISO

David Govier

Boliden
CISO

Peter Granlund

Sampo
Group CISO

Marc Hofmann

Nordea
CSO

Antti Järvinen

St1
CSO

Erkan Kahraman

PostNord
CISO

Petra Klein

Swedbank
CSO

Martin Kofoed

SAS
CISO

Markus Lalla

SSAB
CISO

Tore Larsen Orderløkken

Posten Norge
CSO

Sharon Larsson

Svenska Spel
CISO

Sebastian Mabillon

Bunker Holding Group
CISO

Markus Mannio

Stora Enso
CISO

Antonio Martiradonna

Orkla
CISO

Svein-Tore Omdahl

NorgesGruppen
Teknologidirektør (CTO / CISO)

Rey Rahbar

Husqvarna
CISO

Petteri Rantanen

KONE
CISO

Kristoffer Sjöström

SEB
CSO

Thomas Stig Jacobsen

Danske Commodities
CISO

Petra Strokirk

Södra
CISO

Sam Thornton

Arla
CISO

Heidi Valkama

Konecranes
CISO

Carl Wern

Folksam
CSO

Henning Winther

Danish Crown
Director of Information & Security

Maciej Wlodarczyk

Sanoma
CISO

Albin Zuccato

ICA Gruppen
CISO

Thomas Zuliani

GEA Group
Senior Director, Global Chief IT Security Services Officer

Christoffer Åkesson

Getinge
CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

25 May 2027 | 1 day

Nordic CISO Community Executive Summit

Elite Marina Tower, Stockholm

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Nordic CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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