Human centered transformation in tech
About Carlo
With a background in aeronautical engineering and a Master’s in Public Administration, Carlo has built nearly 30 years of leadership experience at the intersection of technology and people. Along the way, personal life events shaped his vision toward people-centered change. He realized that transformation isn’t driven by more controls, but by stories that resonate. Today, he equips leaders to translate risk into narratives that inspire trust, shape culture, and accelerate decisions.
Today, Carlo is a Global CISO and a leading voice on story-driven transformation.
Professional authority. Global CISO for a €13 Billion food multinational (FrieslandCampina) with nearly 30 years of leadership experience. Carlo bridges cybersecurity, neuroscience, organizational psychology, and change management—embedding technology into culture, not just into tools.
Speaking & writing. Regular keynote speaker at international conferences (e.g., Gartner, CIO/CISO events) and guest on leading podcasts and Tech & CIO TV. Published in outlets including Boardroom IT (FD), Outsource Magazine, IT Executive, AG Connect, and CIO Magazine.
Awards. Winner of the Tom Awards for Most Inspiring Leader.
“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller.”
- Steve Jobs
Life outside work
Carlo lives near the Dutch coast with his wife and two daughters. He has a lifelong passion for Budo sports such as karate and kickboxing, where discipline and resilience are central. Away from the stage and business, he finds energy and balance in life on the water — part-time living on a houseboat, enjoying the sea, and embracing the rhythm of the coast.
Trusted by leaders across industries.
Where Carlo speaks about
Minimal slides. Maximum human impact. Choose from six story-led topics for leadership teams and boards:
The Power of Storytelling in Cyber and AI Leadership
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand why cyber & AI success depend more on trust and behavior than on tech.
- Use storytelling to align boards, executives, and teams.
- Shift conversations from risk and rules to trust and transformation.
- Apply real-world lessons from 30 years of CISO leadership.
Format: 30–60 minute keynote (stage or virtual).
Outcome: New perspective; audiences can use story to drive confidence, action, and cultural change.
Storytelling for Boards and Leadership Teams
Participants will learn how to:
- Translate complex risk into a clear 8-minute board story.
- Apply neuroscience & psychology to shape resilient behavior.
- Craft narratives around cyber, AI, and digital transformation that accelerate decisions.
- Develop a personal “Who am I” story for branding and leadership presence.
Format: Half-day (up to 20 participants).
Outcome: 2–3 tailored stories per participant, including their personal brand story.
Bring Carlo to your event
Keynotes, board sessions and leadership offsites. Minimal slides, strong stories, clear actions.