Majida  Dere

Majida Dere

Director OT-Security Management / CISO / Deputy CTO @ WESTFLEISCH

About

I take responsibility for complex industrial and transformation environments, particularly where technology, production, organisational structures and governance must be aligned under genuine operational, time and regulatory pressure.My focus lies in the end-to-end leadership of organisations at the intersection of operations, technology, digital transformation and resilience. I operate in environments where production continuity, efficiency, scalability, stability and delivery capability are business-critical, frequently within regulated or critical infrastructure settings.Across my roles, I have built and led functions, operating models and transformation programmes that directly contribute to operational stability, risk reduction, efficiency gains and stronger organisational control. I combine:• P&L-oriented leadership and business enablement • Operations, manufacturing and supply chain in complex industrial environments • Technology, IT/OT convergence and digital platforms • Operational excellence, service delivery and transformation execution • Cybersecurity, resilience and governance as integral components of enterprise management • Technology portfolio management, vendor management and investment prioritisation I am typically engaged where organisations face transformation, efficiency or regulatory pressure, where technology and operating landscapes must be restructured or integrated, or where stability, scalability and delivery capability must be secured under demanding conditions.I bring experience across multi-site and international environments, including industrial manufacturing, automotive, platform ecosystems, private equity, and public-sector organisations. I work closely with executive leadership, boards and operational stakeholders, translating complexity into clear, actionable and executable structures.

Country

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City

Germany

Industry

Information Services

Skill

Abteilungsübergreifende Teamführung, Bafin, Dora, IT-Strategie, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Technology Leadership, IT/OT Integration, Operations Leadership, IT-Governance, Vendor Management, Business Transformation, Risikomanagement, Cyber Risk Quantification, Technology Investment, Program Management, Process Optimization, IT Operating Model, Transformation Execution, Operating Model Design

Experience

WESTFLEISCH

Director OT-Security Management / CISO / Deputy CTO

WESTFLEISCH

LinkedIn
2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Context KRITIS-relevant, highly automated industrial production environment operating across eight sites, with strong dependency on stable production, logistics and quality. Complex OT landscapes, regulatory pressure (including NIS2 and critical infrastructure requirements), and ongoing digital transformation in a business-critical production setting. Accountability Built and led an integrated function spanning technology, operational stability, OT, cybersecurity and transformation. Held responsibility for IT, OT and information security and for embedding these into production governance, resilience and investment decision-making. Worked closely with the executive board, site leadership and technical departments in a cross-functional operating model. Key Focus Areas Built and led integrated IT, OT and information security structures Developed target operating models, governance and control frameworks Designed target architectures for IT, OT and production systems Introduced OT service management based on ITIL Advanced service delivery and standardised operational processes in production-critical environments Embedded security into technology investment prioritisation Managed external providers, integrators and the vendor landscape Strengthened operational excellence, production stability and business enablement Developed and certified the ISMS in line with ISO 27001, IEC 62443 and BSI standards Drove implementation of NIS2 and critical infrastructure requirements Built integrated resilience capabilities Implemented segmentation, Zero Trust and defence-in-depth across hybrid IT/OT environments Impact / Outcomes Ensured production continuity and delivery capability in a critical infrastructure context Built and led 16 employees across two teams Managed an annual budget of approximately €3–5 million Reduced production-critical risks and increased resilience Embedded technology, security and governance into business and operational decision-making

NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)

Mitglied

NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)

LinkedIn
2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Kontext Internationales Netzwerk von Board-Mitgliedern und Führungskräften. Verantwortung Austausch zu Governance, Risikoaufsicht und strategischer Unternehmenssteuerung. Schwerpunkte - Board-Level Governance und Risk Oversight - Cybersecurity und Technologie auf Aufsichtsratsebene - Strategische Steuerung und Transformation Wirkung / Outcomes - Schärfung der Board-Perspektive - Vertiefung von Governance- und Risikoverständnis - Anschlussfähigkeit an Aufsichtsrats- und Top-Management-Rollen

Professional Association of CISOs

Mitglied

Professional Association of CISOs

LinkedIn
2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Kontext Interdisziplinäres Netzwerk mit Fokus auf Technologie, Regulierung und gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen. Verantwortung Austausch zu strategischen und regulatorischen Fragestellungen. Schwerpunkte - Technologie und Regulierung - Governance- und Transformationsfragen - Einordnung technologischer Entwicklungen Wirkung / Outcomes - Erweiterung der strategischen Perspektive - Stärkung der Fähigkeit zur ganzheitlichen Bewertung komplexer Entwicklungen - Ergänzung der Executive-Sicht um regulatorische und gesellschaftliche Dimensionen

Forte Group

Board Member & Advisor

Forte Group

LinkedIn
2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Kontext Internationales Netzwerk von Cybersecurity- und Technologie-Führungskräften. Verantwortung Mitgestaltung strategischer Diskussionen zu Cybersecurity, Governance und Transformation. Schwerpunkte - Cybersecurity und OT in industriellen Umfeldern - Governance und Entscheidungsstrukturen - Executive Sparring und strategischer Austausch Wirkung / Outcomes - Beitrag zu internationalem Thought Leadership - Stärkung der Executive-Positionierung - Zugang zu Best Practices und globalen Perspektiven

Diverse Unternehmen

CYBERSECURITY, OT & TRANSFORMATION ADVISORY (SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS)

Diverse Unternehmen

2009 - Present · 17 yrs

Kontext Mandate in industriellen, regulierten und Private-Equity-nahen Umfeldern mit hoher Komplexität in Technologie, Governance und Transformation. Verantwortung Executive-nahes Sparring und Unterstützung von Management und Führungskräften bei der Strukturierung und Steuerung komplexer Transformations- und Sicherheitsinitiativen. Schwerpunkte - Aufbau und Reorganisation von IT-, OT- und Governance-Strukturen - Integration von Cybersecurity in Geschäfts- und Transformationsentscheidungen - Unterstützung bei M&A-, Carve-out- und Transformationssituationen - Entwicklung von Entscheidungs- und Steuerungsmodellen auf Management-Ebene Wirkung / Outcomes - Verbesserung der Entscheidungsfähigkeit und Transparenz - Schnellere Stabilisierung komplexer Situationen - Bessere Verbindung von Strategie, Governance und Umsetzung

Projektträger Jülich, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Chief Information Security Officer / CISO

Projektträger Jülich, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

LinkedIn
2025-3 - 2025-7 · 5 mos

Projektträger Jülich (PtJ) is part of Forschungszentrum Jülich, managing publicly funded research and innovation programs on behalf of the German federal government, state ministries, and the European Union. As Chief Information Security Officer, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz, ensuring full alignment with IT-Sicherheitsgesetz 2.0, GDPR, and NIS2.

Investment Gesellschaft

Advisor – Cybersecurity, Governance & Transformation

Investment Gesellschaft

2024-6 - 2025-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Francoforte sul Meno

Kontext Börsennotiertes Private-Equity-Umfeld mit Fokus auf Wertsteigerung, Governance und Skalierbarkeit von Portfolio-Unternehmen. Verantwortung Beratung auf C-Level bei der Entwicklung steuerbarer Technologie- und Governance-Strukturen mit direktem Bezug zu Investitions- und Transformationsentscheidungen. Schwerpunkte - Entwicklung von Zielbildern für Cybersecurity, Governance und Technologie-Steuerung - Integration von Technologie in Due Diligence und Portfolio-Steuerung - Entwicklung von Operating Models und Entscheidungsstrukturen - Ableitung von Value Creation Potenzialen durch Technologie und Governance Wirkung / Outcomes - Verbesserung der Entscheidungsgrundlagen für Investitionen und Transformation - Höhere Transparenz und Steuerbarkeit in Portfolio-Unternehmen - Beitrag zur Wertsteigerung durch strukturierte Technologie- und Governance-Ansätze

Valeo

Information Security Officer

Valeo

LinkedIn
2024-6 - 2024-12 · 7 mos

Metropolregion München

Kontext Internationales Automotive-Umfeld im Carve-out mit hoher Komplexität in Produktion, Engineering und Governance. Verantwortung Aufbau eines neuen Sicherheits- und Governance-Rahmens zur Stabilisierung und Weiterentwicklung der Organisation. Schwerpunkte - Aufbau eines ISMS und Governance-Strukturen - Integration von Security in Produktions- und Engineering-Prozesse - Alignment mit Automotive-Standards und regulatorischen Anforderungen Wirkung / Outcomes - Schnelle Stabilisierung nach Carve-out - Verbesserung der Zertifizierungsfähigkeit - Reduktion von Transformations- und Betriebsrisiken

Douglas

Chief Information Security Officer / CISO

Douglas

LinkedIn
2021-10 - 2024-12 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

Douglas is Europe’s leading omnichannel beauty retailer with over 1,900 stores in 20 countries and a strong digital platform. As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I was responsible for establishing and leading the group-wide Corporate Information & Cyber Security function. My role included building a global governance model, developing a regulatory-compliant ISMS, implementing awareness programs, and driving cyber maturity across all entities and markets.

Cofinity-X

Chief Information Security Officer

Cofinity-X

LinkedIn
2024 - 2024

Region Köln/Bonn

Kontext Internationales Industrie-Ökosystem mit Fokus auf Datenplattformen und Multi-Stakeholder-Governance. Verantwortung Aufbau der Cyber- und Data-Security-Funktion sowie Integration von Security in ein datengetriebenes Plattformmodell. Schwerpunkte - Entwicklung von Security- und Governance-Architekturen - Integration von Security in Cloud-, Data- und Plattform-Umgebungen - Aufbau von Data Governance und Zero Trust Konzepten Wirkung / Outcomes - Etablierung tragfähiger Sicherheits- und Governance-Strukturen - Verbesserung der Steuerbarkeit im Ökosystem - Grundlage für skalierbare Plattformmodelle

Education

Universität Siegen

Universität Siegen

LinkedIn

Business Informatics

University of Düsseldorf

University of Düsseldorf

LinkedIn

Computer Science

University of Düsseldorf

University of Düsseldorf

LinkedIn

Law Studies

Universität Siegen

Universität Siegen

LinkedIn

Business Administration

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