Pieter Van der Merwe
Observer · DISC type ciPieter is the Chief Security and Risk Officer at Optus, with extensive experience leading security for major organizations, including a decade at Woolworths Group. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Pretoria. Colleagues describe him as trustworthy, knowledgeable, and a results-focused leader passionate about safeguarding customer data.
Outside of his direct professional duties, Pieter has a keen interest in staying informed on global business trends and current events, following publications such as the Harvard Business Review and TIME. He is also dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity collaboration across the retail and hospitality sectors.
He co-authored a publication on the security of mobile commerce over GSM networks from a banking perspective.
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They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.
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