CIO & CISO Think Tank

Morten Lantow offers a background rich in hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership within the machine learning domain. Initially contributing as a Machine Learning platform engineer, Morten evolved his career into a consultancy role at EY, where he was instrumental in spearheading the Danish MLOps offering. His transition from engineering to consultancy underscores a broadened perspective on the challenges and strategies pivotal to executing successful machine learning operations. Currently leading the Machine Learning Operations team at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics, Morten's approach is characterized by a pragmatic and understated leadership style, focusing on empowering his team to build robust ML systems within strict regulatory standards. His participation in the panel will shed light on the nuanced process of talent acquisition in the MLOps sector, offering insights into how these efforts are crucial for the foundational success of machine learning projects.

Sara Mehrabi is a purpose-driven leader and Data & Analytics Group Vice President with over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience across engineering, science, and organizational psychology. Having led initiatives in 23 countries, she brings a global, inclusive perspective to digital transformation and cross-cultural collaboration. Sara leads a premier team of professionals focused on unlocking enterprise data potential through robust governance, standardization, and scaled automation. By advancing deep analytics and decision intelligence, she ensures AI readiness and supports the "FutureNow" strategy through scalable, high-impact solutions. Her leadership bridges the gap between innovation and strategic execution, transforming complex data into intelligent outcomes that improve operational efficiency. Passionate about enabling impact, Sara elevates decision-making to benefit clients, colleagues, and the environment, ensuring every idea becomes a data-informed solution that drives meaningful change across the global business landscape.

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Anders Butzbach Christensen is a strategic leader operating at the intersection of data, technology, and business value. Currently the Director of Enterprise Architecture, Data and AI at Bunker Holding, Anders reports to the Group CIO and serves on the corporate strategy steering committee, translating business ambitions into long-term technology transformations. His distinguished track record includes building the Global Self-Service Data Platform at The LEGO Group and developing the group-wide Data and AI strategy for Terma Group. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Data, Analytics and AI Professionals in the Nordics, Anders is a frequent speaker at major summits and high-profile podcasts like MIT x BCG’s Me, Myself and AI. His leadership philosophy centers on trust and clarity, balancing short-term execution with sustainable capability building. From overseeing Data Science and MDM to chairing IT Service Management transformations, Anders excels at bridging the gap between executive strategy and technical excellence to future-proof global organizations.

Sebastian Mabillon is an information security and IT risk management leader with experience from companies operating in energy & shipping, telco, financial and pharmaceutical industries. Specialized in working with a risk-based approach to security governance and security awareness, focused on leading teams to balance security initiatives to support business objectives and company risk appetite, while ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements. Sebastian comes from a background as IT & Electronics Engineer with a more recently added Mini-MBA in Artificial Intelligence.

Neeraj Avasthi is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise platforms, cloud transformation, and AI-driven innovation across Europe and global markets. He specializes in aligning AI and digital strategies with core business objectives, overseeing portfolio prioritization, and modernizing legacy landscapes through aggressive cloud and SaaS adoption. A champion of "compliance by design," Neeraj seamlessly integrates cybersecurity and regulatory standards into scalable platform architectures. By bridging the gap between complex technical modernization and strategic business goals, he consistently delivers measurable cost reductions and efficiency gains. His expertise in vendor management and enterprise-wide platform evolution ensures that global organizations remain competitive, secure, and data-driven in an evolving digital economy.

Steffen Wagner has had an extraordinary journey with HashiCorp: from an enthusiastic customer at Lufthansa Systems, he is now helping shape the company's strategic direction as Field CTO. His first contact with HashiCorp products was back in 2016, when he automated AWS cloud infrastructure in the early days of Terraform. During his time at Lufthansa Systems, Steffen led the cloud transformation with the introduction of the Global Aviation Cloud, which replaced traditional data centers. Through the partnership with HashiCorp and the outsourcing of infrastructure management, the company was able to refocus its teams and significantly increase efficiency – the cloud operations team was reduced by 75%, while a much larger and more complex environment was managed at the same time. In his role as Field CTO, Steffen now brings the customer perspective into HashiCorp's work and ensures that solutions meet real-world demands. His goal is to support companies on their cloud journey - with a unique mix of hands-on experience, a forward-looking mindset, and proven best practices for managing large-scale cloud infrastructure.

Hanne is former Director, Chief Information Security Officer at Energinet, an independent public enterprise owned by the Danish Ministry of Climate and Energy. 38 years of experience from various positions in Financial Institutes and the Energy Sector has helped her form a holistic perspective and enables her to interpret business needs and articulate end to end solutions in a highly complex heterogeneous environment. Nordea Bank is where she has spent most of her career gaining an in-depth knowledge of all involved areas, from strategy and tactical to operational experience. She holds an MBA from Henley London and Ppg.DIP GRC from Oxford.