Michael has a broad, global, diversified background in various industries and markets, three decades of IT including two decades of full-time security leadership experience, and a strong focus on IT & security strategy. Michael is a globally recognized thought leader, book author (“C(I)SO – And Now What?”), publisher, and has written numerous articles for security magazines, and also has been frequent speaker, panelist and moderator at security conferences. He holds a master of science (physics) from the Ivy League University of Heidelberg, Germany. Michael is dual citizen (US&EU) and multi-lingual. He is member of (ISC)², ISACA, ISSA, and InfraGard (FBI).

Michael is currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of a large Enterprise in Houston. His expressed statements and opinions are that of his own and do not reflect on any current or prior employer or customer.

Current and previous assignments:
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, TAILORED BRANDS, INC
PRINCIPAL (CISO ADVISOR), CISCO SYSTEMS
IM GM STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE, WORLEY PARSONS
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, KABEL DEUTSCHLAND
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, FMC TECHNOLOGIES
GLOBAL IT SECURITY MANAGER (acting CISO), HEIDELBERG
PL ENTERPRISE SECURITY (acting CISO), SUEDZUCKER

Michael’s alignment of security to business goals and risk management and his ability to get to the root cause of any issue quickly has built him credibility with the C-suite at several global companies. He’s an open & smart communicator and strong executive player with a charming personality. Michael advises boards of directors and is the sought-after executive on any matter about security.