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TESTIMONIALS

I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible teams and speaking at events around the world. What drives me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—whether it’s helping companies navigate complex security challenges or sharing insights with a room full of leaders. Here’s what some of those I’ve worked with, or spoken to, have had to say. I’m proud to be part of their journey, and their words continue to inspire the work I do.

Between me and Anita Sondresen here you're seeing one the world's greatest cybersecurity leaders, namely Joe Sullivan. Joe has an impressive CV, having worked as Chief Security Officer for global super companies such as Uber, Facebook and Cloudflare - not to mention his role as special advisor for president Barack Obama's commission on US national cybersecurity. Even more important - during our talks I learned what a warm, hearty and kind man Joe Sullivan is. That truly raises my respect to the highest levels! 

As we're wrapping up 3 days of inspiring knowledge exchange, debate and learnings here at Sikkerhetsfestivalen in Lillehammer, for me Joe's contributions as keynote speaker and in the security technology breakout sessions - were my personal highlights! 

If you're ever looking for a deeply insightful, humble and forward-looking technologist and security leader to learn from and exchange with on matters of digitalization, AI and cyber security - go for Joe! I think Joe inspires more than he might even be aware of himself.

It was Joe's first time here in Norway, but I know I have the whole Norwegian security industry (well I even dare to say all fellow Norwegians) with me wishing you a heartfelt welcome back to us in Norway any time again in the future, Joe!

Jan Erik Søndeland
CEO & Co-Founder at ivolv cybersecurity
Joe Sullivan delivered an amazing closing keynote for the 2024 Minorities in Cybersecurity Annual Conference. Using his own career as a backdrop he walked through examples of how he was able to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent and build highly effective diverse teams in each organization he worked for. He shared mishaps and when things did not go so well and why he believed having diverse teams is key to any organization's ability to compete globally. Tapping into diverse talent is necessary for organizations to fill their cybersecurity workforce shortage and Joe's examples offer a path forward.
Mary N. Chaney
Chairwoman, CEO & President, Minorities in Cybersecurity, Inc.
Attended GDS Group Security Insight Summit in Naples, FL. This was an intriguing topic and one of the best speaking engagements that I have EVER had the opportunity to attend. If you ever have opportunity to see Joe Sullivan speak I highly encourage you to attend.
Alexander Guilday
Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Hertz
The room was electric during Joe's keynote! I've never seen such a wonderful reaction from the audience. It was stage to floor throughout. Thank you for sharing your story and an important message!
Josephine (Jo) Wylie
Head of Summit Production at GDS Group
Joe's presentation was fantastic; he hit so many good points and got my mind running. So much food for thought. I and others were captivated. There were over 200 people in the room and another 1,000 online. Very grateful for Joe making the time for us.
Thomas Harvey
CISO at Santander UK