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René Koch

Critic · DISC type C
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Emons Logistics
📍 Cologne Bonn Region, Germany

As CISO for Emons Logistics, René Koch is a strategic mediator with deep technical experience in IT and cybersecurity for complex, regulated environments. Described as highly reliable, he holds CISA and CISSP certifications and translates business objectives into actionable roadmaps for resilience and growth. He studied General Management at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

René is a certified Systemic Coach, indicating a strong interest in communication, personal development, and effective team dynamics. He actively engages with the cybersecurity community by attending conferences and podcasts, and values networking with former colleagues from his time at Cologne Bonn Airport.

He recently co-authored a feature in a prominent logistics magazine on the "Cyber-Storm on Logistics, " analyzing the sectors evolving threat landscape.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cologne Bonn Region, Germany
Personality Overview

How René shows up

Critic
Negotiator
Information Seeker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Priorities

Topics René cares about

Cybersecurity in Logistics
As CISO of a global logistics firm, he focuses on protecting critical information assets and business processes, and has publicly discussed the industry's specific challenges.
Human-Centric Security
He is a proponent of building a strong security culture and has appeared on the "Human Firewall Podcast" to discuss managing human risk within an organization.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Emons Logistics
1-2021 - 3-2022
Bereichsleiter Digitalisierung, Mobilität und technische Innovation
Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR)
1-2019 - 12-2020
Director IT Operation
Köln Bonn Airport / Cologne Bonn Airport
5-2015 - 12-2018
Manager IT-Infrastructure and IT-Security
Köln Bonn Airport / Cologne Bonn Airport
4-2012 - 4-2015
IT-Security Manager
Köln Bonn Airport / Cologne Bonn Airport
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Science
IU International University of Applied Sciences
General Management
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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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