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In a rapidly evolving geopolitical and digital security landscape, the European Union is recognizing cybersecurity as a foundation of its strategic sovereignty. With initiatives like the European Commission’s proposed €3.5 billion cybersecurity fund and Readiness 2030 gaining momentum, the moment is right to move from fragmentation to consolidation—to create champions on par with what Airbus once represented for aerospace.
This webinar will bring together thought leaders, founders, policy advisors, and industry experts to discuss how Europe can foster consolidation among cybersecurity firms, building strong alliances that scale beyond national borders and strengthen Europe's global competitiveness.
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Andrea Vaugan is the General Manager of the European Champions Alliance, supporting European tech sovereignty and scale-up growth. She also advises on international expansion through her boutique firm Wyngs.
Cody Barrow is Chief Executive Officer of EclecticIQ, a global leader in threat intelligence technology and services. He brings over 20 years of cybersecurity leadership across the United States and Europe, including senior roles at the U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, and the National Security Agency, where he was a founding member of U.S. Cyber Command. In the private sector, he led intelligence operations at Fannie Mae, a Fortune 20 financial institution, and contributed to Recorded Future’s nearly billion-dollar sale to Insight Partners in 2019. Before becoming CEO in April 2024, Cody served as EclecticIQ’s Chief Strategy Officer, leading intelligence research, product development, and corporate strategy. His vision focuses on integrating emerging AI technologies into cybersecurity to strengthen threat detection and response for organizations worldwide.
Dominique Tessier is the Head of the Cybersecurity Focus Group at the European Champions Alliance and leads efforts to foster collaboration among European cybersecurity firms, aiming to build cross-border alliances, drive investment in joint development initiatives, and achieve greater strategic autonomy through secure digital infrastructures. With a career spanning both public and private sectors, Dominique has held IT leadership roles in the public sector and served as CEO of various ICT companies with strong European ties. More recently, he has provided consultancy services to help startups develop, particularly in cybersecurity, and to assist corporations in undertaking their digital transformation.
Mounir Mahjoubi is a French entrepreneur and former Secretary of State for Digital Affairs (2017–2019), where he led major initiatives to promote innovation, cybersecurity, and European digital sovereignty. Today, he is a Partner at Matin Partners, specializing in tech M&A, where he supports the growth and consolidation of the European tech ecosystem. His career bridges public service and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on building a secure, competitive, and sovereign digital economy.
Daniel Hofmann Daniel Hofmann is founder and CEO of Hornetsecurity. He has been an independent entrepreneur and security industry influencer since 2004. He has held several positions in the IT market. In 2007, he founded Hornetsecurity in Hannover, Germany, and developed services for secure email communication, including spam and virus filters. Under his guidance, Hornetsecurity has developed a comprehensive portfolio of managed cloud security services that serves customers globally from its regional offices around the world. He is responsible for strategic corporate development.
Frank Van Caenegem is Cybersecurity Vice President and CISO EMEA at Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation. He is also a Board Member at CESIN (Club des Experts de la Sécurité de l'Information et du Numérique). With extensive experience in managing cybersecurity for complex, international organizations, he is deeply engaged in promoting cybersecurity best practices and advancing Europe's digital resilience and sovereignty.
European Champions Alliance: Empowering European scale-ups to become tech champions through collaboration and growth within the European tech ecosystem.
