Chris has more than 25 years of experience in IT. He has co-founded several IT companies and global technology vendors, authored several global cybersecurity standards, founded the BSides conference concept, and continues to contribute to the technology community through TED talks and other conferences.

Andrew Hay is a results-driven and execution-focused executive with a proven track record in leading and scaling international operations for cybersecurity companies. He brings deep expertise in driving operational excellence, optimising processes, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction. Andrew has successfully led and expanded global engineering, research, sales, marketing, and security teams, contributing to the growth of companies from their early stages through to acquisition.

Ralf is a seasoned CFO with over 20 years of finance experience, renowned for his strong commercial acumen and leadership skills. He has excelled in leading high-performing teams for consulting firms as a partner at KPMG and Deloitte. Lately, he has been working with private equity-backed companies and debt financing.

With over 15 years of experience in HR and People & Culture functions, Mara has held leadership positions across diverse industries, including Automotive, IT, Chemical Industry, and TIC. Her extensive intercultural experience includes leading international teams in Europe, managing complex projects, and shaping HR strategies. Mara specialises in retention, talent acquisition, M&As, employee engagement, and talent management, with a proven track record of driving change and empowering teams to achieve targets amidst competing demands and priorities.

Ian is the Group General Counsel and is responsible for managing all of the legal, privacy, compliance and risk matters across Damovo. Ian has over 15 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal and company secretarial roles across Europe and internationally. Before joining Damovo, Ian spent over ten years working in the telecoms industry with Vodafone.