CIONET

CIONET

CIONET is the leading community of senior digital and IT executives around the world. With a membership of CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and IT leaders from the world’s leading companies, CIONET has the expertise and pioneering vision to solve or address any digital or IT management challenge. CIONET develops, manages and moderates a global community and next-generation platform with an integrated array of both offline and online tools and services designed to provide real-time support for digital and IT executives.

  1. Leadership Deep Dive with Vanessa Escrivá - Group Chief Technology and Data Officerat Mapfre

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    Leadership Deep Dive with Vanessa Escrivá - Group Chief Technology and Data Officerat Mapfre

    From Greek Gods to 35% Cost Reductions: How Vanessa Escrivá is Rewriting the Insurance Playbook! What do Zeus, Athena, and a 35% reduction in TCO have in common? They are all part of the massive digital revolution led by Vanessa Escrivá, Group Chief Technology and Data Officer at Mapfre! In an industry often tethered to legacy, Vanessa has steered a global giant present in over 100 countries through a transformation that is nothing short of legendary. Forget "IT as a support function"—Vanessa has turned technology into the very heart of the business. The Mapfre Masterclass: The "Reef" Ecosystem: Moving away from monoliths to a modular, microservices-driven "SaaS" model for global operations. Atena (Athena): A global data platform powered by Snowflake that treats data as the "visionary key" to the future. Zeus Engineering: A Greek God-inspired platform standardising how internal and external providers develop software. Hybrid Cloud Mastery: Balancing the best of on-prem and cloud with a strict 50/50 split to avoid vendor lock-in. The Secret Sauce? Vanessa isn't just about the tech; she’s about the people. Her philosophy is simple: The team comes before the strategy. By fostering an "ESFJ" leadership style—open, transparent, and intensely practical—she has bridged the gap between complex IT languages and business goals. "I really believe that IT is not support anymore... it is the company." 🏆 Meet the Nominee & Get Inspired! Vanessa’s journey from IT Auditor to Group CIO is a blueprint for the next generation of digital leaders. Want to hear more about how she decommissioned legacy systems with "Big Bang" courage and why she believes the days of massive outsourcing are over? Don’t miss out! Watch the #LeadershipDeepDive interview as we celebrate the visionaries shaping our digital world.

    1시간 20분
  2. Simone Rizzo - CISO at CCR  - Rebuilding Security: Simple, Clean, and Independent

    2월 6일

    Simone Rizzo - CISO at CCR - Rebuilding Security: Simple, Clean, and Independent

    In the newest CIONET Podcast episode, Simone Rizzo, CISO at CCR Commercial Refrigeration, who is a nominee in the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Cybersecurity category, sits down with Daniel Eycken to discuss the journey leading a high-stakes "clean, controlled, and compliant" separation following the acquisition by Haier Europe. Don’t miss the panel where Simone and other CIONET Awards 2026 nominees will share more about their cybersecurity journeys 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03_RQGl0! Operating across 20 countries with over 3,000 employees, CCR faced a monumental challenge: rebuilding a security stack from scratch while maintaining total operational stability. For Simone, this wasn't just a technical migration—it was an opportunity to replace complexity with a "simple and clean" architecture designed for the future. What you will find in this interview: 🚀 The "Simple & Clean" Mantra: Why avoiding complexity is the ultimate defense in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. 🚀 Security by Design: Using regulatory pressures like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as catalysts for independent, modern architecture. 🚀 The Power of Co-Design: Moving away from "imposing" controls to working side-by-side with networking and infrastructure teams. 🚀 Identity as the New Boundary: How re-establishing identity services and segregation of duties dramatically improved CCR’s risk posture. 🚀 From Remediator to Predictor: Why the next generation of CISOs must focus on protecting the service-based business models of tomorrow. Don’t forget to register for the Virtual Awards Ceremony on February 12th — powered by our partner, Splunk — to find out who wins CIONET Awards in the Cloud & Infrastructure and Cybersecurity categories 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03_RQGl0!

    25분
  3. Navigating Cybersecurity in Banking: Insights from BNP Paribas

    2월 3일

    Navigating Cybersecurity in Banking: Insights from BNP Paribas

    In the highly regulated and rapidly evolving world of banking, how do you maintain a competitive edge while ensuring impenetrable security? In the latest CIONET Podcast, we are joined by Krzysztof Słotwiński, Chief Security Officer at BNP Paribas Bank Polska and a CIONET 2026 Award Nominee in the Cybersecurity category. With over 20 years of experience across international financial institutions, Krzysztof is a leading voice on the intersection of innovation and resilience. Key takeaways from this episode: 🔹 Resilience by Design: How BNP Paribas integrates security into the very fabric of its digital transformation projects. 🔹 Navigating Complexity: Strategies for managing cybersecurity, business continuity, and open banking in a multi-market environment. 🔹 The Human Element: Why fostering a security-first culture is as vital as the most advanced technical defences. 🏆 Join us for the CIONET Awards 2026 Krzysztof is a finalist in the prestigious Cybersecurity category. To hear from him and our other visionary nominees—and to find out who will take home the top honours—make sure to join our online celebration. Register now for the CIONET Awards Part 2 Online Ceremony on 12th February. Connect with our global community, engage with the nominees, and be there when the winners are announced! 👉 Register your place here: https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-2 #CIONET #CyberSecurity #DigitalLeadership #FinTech #BankingInnovation #CIONETAwards #DigitalTransformation #CSO #TechLeaders

    35분
  4. Olga Forné - Global CISO at Abertis - Building a "Nervous System" for Global Cyber Resilience

    1월 28일

    Olga Forné - Global CISO at Abertis - Building a "Nervous System" for Global Cyber Resilience

    How do you protect critical infrastructure that millions of people rely on every day? In this episode, Olga Forné, Global CISO at Abertis - who is a nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Cybersecurity category - sits down with Daniel Eycken to discuss her journey transforming cybersecurity from a fragmented, reactive function into a "nervous system" for global business resilience. Don’t miss the panel where Olga and other CIONET Awards 2026 nominees will share more about their cybersecurity journeys 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03_RQGl0! Abertis operates high-capacity roads and mobility services across Europe, the Americas, and India. Managing a complex mix of IT and OT requires more than just technical fixes—it requires a deep understanding of human culture and business risk. Make sure you watch the full conversation for key insights: 🚀 The Three Pillars: Why Governance, Operational Resilience, and Cultural Change must be sequenced for long-term success. 🚀 Alignment Without Imposition: How to build a global security community across 12 business units without relying on hierarchical authority. 🚀 IT/OT Convergence: Protecting legacy industrial systems while maintaining the continuous flow of traffic and tolling operations. 🚀 Speaking the Language of Risk: Moving executive conversations away from "vulnerabilities" and toward "business continuity." 🚀 Human-Centric Leadership: Olga’s unique approach to preventing burnout and building trust-based teams. Register for the Virtual Awards Ceremony on February 12th - powered by our partner, Splunk - to find out who wins CIONET Awards in the Cloud&Infrastructure and Cybersecurity categories 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03_RQGl0!

    39분
  5. Aleksander Gawroński - Head of IT Infrastructure at mBank - Architecting Cloud for the AI Era

    1월 14일

    Aleksander Gawroński - Head of IT Infrastructure at mBank - Architecting Cloud for the AI Era

    In the latest CIONET Podcast, Daniel Eycken (COO, CIONET) sits down with Aleksander Gawroński (Head of IT Infrastructure, mBank) - who is a Nominee for the CIONET Awards 2026 in the Cloud & Infrastructure category - to discuss a transformation that turned a 25-year-old legacy landscape into a streamlined, automated, and AI-ready powerhouse. Don’t forget to register to CIONET Awards Virtual Ceremony on February 12, to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-2! Aleksander shares the "no exceptions" strategy that allowed mBank to build its own private cloud and adopt a dual-vendor public cloud policy—all while maintaining the strict security standards of a highly regulated financial institution. Watch the full interview for a deep dive into key leadership Insights: - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): At mBank, IaC isn't just a tool; it's a discipline. No system enters the cloud without meeting this quality gate. - The "Build vs. Buy" Culture: With 90% of their software built in-house, mBank chose to build its own Kubernetes-based private cloud to maintain full control and elasticity. - Operational Resilience: Why a dual-vendor strategy is essential for cost negotiation and mitigating geopolitical risks. - Leading by Example: Why Aleksander was the first person in the organization to get cloud-certified. - The "Best Mistake": Lessons learned from underestimating the cultural shift required for such a massive technological leap. As Aleksander puts it: "Build the foundations right, or your life will be a constant nightmare of running legacy." Don’t forget to register to CIONET Awards Virtual Ceremony to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-2!

    45분

소개

CIONET is the leading community of senior digital and IT executives around the world. With a membership of CIOs, CDOs, CTOs and IT leaders from the world’s leading companies, CIONET has the expertise and pioneering vision to solve or address any digital or IT management challenge. CIONET develops, manages and moderates a global community and next-generation platform with an integrated array of both offline and online tools and services designed to provide real-time support for digital and IT executives.