Cybersecurity in Private Equity Funds: How to Secure Data and Protect Investors

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  Thomas Baasnes Cybersecurity Director @ Verdane

  Thomas is currently the Cybersecurity Director at Verdane, having joined the company in 2022. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the portfolio companies in achieving their cybersecurity goals, assisting the investment teams in due diligence and investment opportunities, and enhancing Verdane's internal cybersecurity program. Thomas has been working in the cybersecurity field since 2016, with experience as a CISO, team lead, and advisor in IT, finance, and government industries. His expertise lies in assessing, establishing, and managing cybersecurity programs to help companies stay resilient and prepared against cyber threats.

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  Paul Harragan Portfolio’s Global Cybersecurity Lead @ KKR Capstone

  Paul Harragan (London) joined KKR in 2022 and is a member of KKR Capstone. Mr. Harragan is KKR's Global Cybersecurity lead for the firm’s portfolio. He is a seasoned information security and cyber defense executive. Mr. Harragan was an associate partner with EY-Parthenon and led EYP’s cybersecurity practice across Europe, advising both private equity and corporates on cybersecurity strategy, risk and transformation. He has led cybersecurity diligence on deals across multiple industries globally. Mr. Harragan holds a BSc in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Westminster.

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  Julia Dudenko CISO @ Haniel

  Group CISO Haniel since 03/23 15 years with Deutsche Post DHL Group in various digital transformation roles Free lance trainer and speaker

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  Nigel Diesveld CFO and Chief Risk Officer @ HPE Growth

  Nigel is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer of HPE Growth. He is part of the Management Team and is responsible for the main part of the back-office, including IT, HR, risk, finance and accounting. Nigel oversees the financial controls, risk management processes and the reporting of HPE and its investment vehicles, including the quarterly reporting to our (limited) partners. Prior to HPE Growth, Nigel spent eight years at Ernst & Young where he served multinational clients in a broad range of industries. After heading the financial controlling department of Dentsu Aegis in the Netherlands for four years, Nigel formed his own practice, through which he assumed several senior level positions across an array of firms on an interim basis.

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  Paul Loefstedt Principal Solutions Consultant @ Intralinks

  Paul Loefstedt is a Principal Solutions Consultant at Intralinks, focusing on Alternative Investments and financial services. His 25 years in the software and FINSERV technology include technology leadership roles at Intralinks, Microsoft and BEA Systems. At SS&C Intralinks, Paul works with some of the company’s largest PE and Hedge fund clients and has been instrumental in driving adoption and implementation of our fund raise, onboarding and reporting solutions.