Michael Fontner is the Head of Global IT Security at Herrenknecht AG, focusing on security strategy and effective business protection. A frequent speaker at industry events, he emphasizes the importance of the human factor in cybersecurity. He holds a unique educational background as a Chinese Translator from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
Interesting fact: Michael is a university-educated Chinese translator, a distinctive background for a leader in global IT security.
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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of global IT Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Schwanau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Personality Overview
How Michael shows up
Value Conscious
Logical And Quick
Observative
They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.
Priorities
Topics Michael cares about
Human-Centric Security
His professional motto is "IT-Sec == 90% people 10% tools! " and he is slated to speak on "Leveraging the Human Factor for Effective Cyber Resilience. "
OT/ICS Security
He is a frequent speaker at manufacturing-focused cybersecurity summits, which aligns with his role at industrial equipment manufacturer Herrenknecht AG.
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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