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Sandro Bucchianeri

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Group Chief Security Officer at NAB
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sandro Bucchianeri is the Group Chief Security Officer at NAB, with over 25 years of global cybersecurity experience at major financial institutions. A transformational leader holding a Masters from Royal Holloway, he focuses on strategic defense against evolving threats. Colleagues consistently describe him as dynamic, imaginative, and highly responsive.

Sandro is a passionate lifelong learner, constantly pursuing new knowledge to stay ahead in his field, as reflected in his continuous education and publications. He is dedicated to building strong, collaborative teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

He was recognized as "Personality of the Year - Highly Commended" for his significant contributions and leadership within the cybersecurity industry.

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Current Role
Group Chief Security Officer
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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AI in Security
He calls AI the "great amplifier" for both attackers and defenders and is actively leveraging it in NAB's defense strategy through initiatives like NAB Nexus.
Evolving Threat Landscape
He frequently speaks on how scams, fraud, and cyber threats are converging, requiring a more integrated and dynamic defensive approach beyond traditional security silos.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Group Chief Security Officer
NAB
2-2019 - 7-2021
Group Chief Security Officer
Absa Group
5-2018 - 2-2019
Acting Group Chief Security Officer
Absa Group
8-2017 - 5-2018
Chief Technology Security Officer
Absa Group
10-2015 - 7-2017
Group Chief Security Officer
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
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Education
2013 - 2015
Master of Science (MS)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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