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  Boris Zandstra Sales & Account Manager @ DEKRA Certification B.V.

  **Boris** is a Business IT & Management professional with a strong passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and pushing boundaries. Inspired by the space industry and its focus on precision, technology, and constant advancement, he approaches challenges with curiosity and a drive to find better ways of doing things. He graduated in Business IT & Management from the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, where he focused on process optimization, business intelligence, and IT consultancy. During his minor at Turku University of Applied Sciences, he developed a particular interest in value selling and technical B2B sales. Boris enjoys taking on new challenges, exploring innovative solutions, and continuously developing both his professional expertise and personal capabilities.

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  Marcello Giovenco Global Service Manager @ DEKRA SE

  Marcello has over seven years of experience in cybersecurity, spanning a diverse range of roles. His work has focused primarily on business and service development across the European and UK markets, as well as at a global level, with particular expertise in cybersecurity standards including IEC 62443, ISO 21434, ISO 27001, and ETSI EN 303 645. Alongside his business development activities, he has conducted conformity assessments and security audits covering networks, IoT applications and devices, systems, and industrial plants. Since 2024, he has shifted his focus more towards cybersecurity consultancy rather than audits, gaining a broader and more comprehensive perspective on the topics he addresses. He has also developed and delivered cybersecurity workshop programs for both clients and colleagues.

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  Ra-eesa Khan AI, Cyber & Information Security @ DEKRA SE

  Ra-eesa is a global marketing and strategy professional at DEKRA with more than 14 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry. She specializes in AI, cybersecurity, information security, sustainability, and digital transformation, with a focus on translating complex technical and regulatory topics into practical business insights. She holds an MBA in International Business Management and Innovation from Universidad Católica de Ávila and is an ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor. With over 10 years experience in sales and business development, as well as an addtional five years in global marketing, Ra-eesa brings a commercial perspective to emerging technologies and regulatory developments, helping organizations understand how to turn compliance into business value.

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  Serhan Sari Product Manager: Information Security @ DEKRA Assurance Services GmbH

  Serhan is an experienced information security and IT compliance professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, IT governance, auditing, compliance, and consulting. He currently works as a Product Manager for Information Security at DEKRA, focusing on key areas including NIS2, ISO 27001, and TISAX. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively across information security governance, IT auditing, technical compliance, risk management, and quality assurance, with a particular focus on the complex requirements of large and highly regulated organizations. His background in consulting and industry has given him a strong understanding of both the strategic and practical aspects of information security. He brings a business-oriented perspective to cybersecurity and regulatory developments, with a focus on helping organizations understand and navigate evolving requirements.