CYBER IN THE CITY - Key Persons


Andrew Whittaker

Job Titles:
  • Sales & Services Executive, Altron Security
Andrew has been with Altron Security (ex-Ubusha) since 2001. His wealth of over 22 years of technical and industry experience positions him well to drive change and enable the digital transformation of some of the largest organisations in South Africa. In doing so he regularly works with Architecture, Information Security, Risk Management, Audit and Information Technology stakeholders to help close the chasm between business strategies and information security initiatives. He also leads the high-performance technical team who guide Altron Security's customers through the most challenging security problems across four key pillars: Identity Security, Data Protection, Cloud Security Architecture and Managed Security Services.

Ben van Niekerk

Job Titles:
  • Brand Manager, RSA Security
Passionate ICT professional assisting companies with operational efficiencies, cost effectiveness and identification of new revenue streams. Assisting companies to successfully transform through Software Define Solutions from 2nd platform to 3rd platform. Digital transformation and cloud adoption platforms for on-premise, hybrid and public cloud offerings. Currently focused on RSA Security portfolio, assisting companies with their security posture and various security controls. Also busy part-time completing CISSP and other certifications.

Bruce Whitfield

Job Titles:
  • Financial Journalist

Emma Sadleir

Job Titles:
  • Social Media Law Expert

Greg Griessel

Job Titles:
  • Technical Solutions Architect With Cisco Southern Africa
  • Technical Solutions Architect, CyberSecurity, Cisco
Greg Griessel is a Technical Solutions Architect with Cisco Southern Africa specialising in CyberSecurity. He has over 20 years' experience in IT Security working with Enterprise accounts, 14 of which have been with Cisco. Prior to Cisco, Greg worked at various ICT suppliers and vendors looking after Sales Engineering, and Network Support. He has a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Technikon Witwatersrand and he is a globally Certified Information Systems Security

Leslie Moodley

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director: Altron Systems Integration

Mark de Simone

Job Titles:
  • Cybersecurity Expert & Consultant for WALLIX
Mark's career has always been guided by the challenges of transformation and international development of companies. Among his many experiences, he was Vice President of Cisco in the Middle East and Africa, Managing Director of the Network Division of General Electric in Milwaukee (United States), and CEO of the medical technology company Aegate. Mark is also a former associate of Mc Kinsey and holds an MBA from Columbia University and an engineering degree from Cornell University.

Mark Heyink

Job Titles:
  • Information Attorney and Information Security Consultant

Pelin Konakci

Job Titles:
  • Data Security Sales Leader

Shayne Manne

Job Titles:
  • IT & Infrastructure Manager, Altron SI
Shayne Manne heads up IT & Infrastructure at Altron Systems Integration, and also fulfils the role of CIO Representative, driving information technology, information security, cyber security and privacy initiatives within the organisation. He is also currently serving as acting Head of Data Privacy for the Altron Group, a role which has seen Shayne reshape the data organisation through the design of Altron's Data Management Plan, as well as the design and implementation of Altron's Privacy Governance Model across all operating companies within the Group. Shayne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in IT governance, information security, data management, enterprise architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery.