Director – Cybersecurity Business Unit & IT Lead Auditor at Applus+ Laboratories
📍 Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain
Jorge is the Director of the Cybersecurity Business Unit at Applus+, bringing over 20 years of international experience in IT governance and risk reduction. He is a recognized board-level leader who aligns cybersecurity strategy with business goals across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, holding multiple Lead Auditor certifications.
He has a strong interest in technology and its governance, as evidenced by his professional focus on companies like Microsoft and IBM.
Jorge is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 42001, the first international management standard for Artificial Intelligence, showcasing his focus on emerging technology risks.
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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director – Cybersecurity Business Unit & IT Lead Auditor
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain
Personality Overview
How Jorge shows up
Fast But Analytical
Precise But Practical
Thorough Evaluator
They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are not always relationship oriented. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.
Priorities
Topics Jorge cares about
AI Governance
He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 42001 and frequently posts about the importance of managing AI to reduce risks and ensure ethical use.
Cybersecurity Standards
An expert and Lead Auditor in key frameworks like ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and NIST, he focuses on implementing robust security maturity in complex environments.
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Career
Work history
1-2018
Director – Cybersecurity Business Unit & IT Lead Auditor
Applus+ Laboratories
1-2008 - 1-2018
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Head of IT Risk & Security
LIDER IT Consulting
1-2008 - 1-2018
Lead IT Auditor (Subcontractor)
LRQA
6-2007 - 12-2007
Project Manager
Payzone GmbH
1-2004 - 6-2007
Senior System Engineer
IBM
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