Arash Rahmani experienced as Trusted AdvisorCISOManager ITBoard memberSupervisory Board memberKeynote Speaker
Digital leadership and resilience in a world with AI
Managers
Managers describe me as reliable, strategic, results-oriented, resilient and analytical. Someone who is agile, performs well under pressure without losing focus and is strong in giving presentations.
Team
People I have managed and coached describe me as a passionate team leader with a clear vision and strong sense of responsibility who puts people at the centre of communication, where technology is a means and not an end.
Peers
Peers describe me as hands-on, eager to learn, open, a connector, future-orientated and someone they can rely on.
Building a secure digital society has never been more important!
With AI (Artificial Intelligence) and other developments, digital transformation will have a greater impact on society in the next 5 years than in the past 15.
Experienced as a CISO, IT Manager and board member.
I believe technology has the potential to enrich people’s lives and contribute to a safer, freer and more prosperous society.
With over 15 years of (international) management experience, I specialise in developing and implementing effective IT, AI and information security strategies that align with business strategy and managing teams in effectively executing the strategy. My approach goes beyond technology; I also focus on processes, people and organisational culture to reach goals. What sets me apart is my strategic and holistic approach and my ability to bridge the gap between technology and board.
Trusted Advisor & Manager
I am currently working as a Principal Consultant / Trusted Advisor bij Sogeti (part of Capgemini), I help clients with secure digital transformation and to improve their digital resilience. If needed I also manage their teams on an ad-interim basis in roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IT Manager or Manager Information Security.
Board member, commissioner and advisor
I am also a board member of ISACA Netherlands (an international professional association focused on IT governance and risk management), a trainee member of the supervisory board at HTM, and I advise VVD members of the Dutch and EU parliaments on digital resilience and AI, and I am one of the co-authors of the VVD European election programme 2024-2029.
Keynote Speaker
As a keynote speaker, I am able to turn complex IT and security concepts into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. Speaking energises me and gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge. My focus is the strategic opportunities of digital resilience and AI.
I have experience in the following sectors:
