CIO & CISO Think Tank

Blackstone Inc. is an alternative asset management firm specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity and multi-asset class strategies.

I am an experienced software and systems security engineer with over 15 years experience in various industries including health, consulting and internet services. I am interested in working on challenging software design and implementation problems within the areas of web technologies, mobile computing, big data and general distributed systems. I am proficient in Java, C# and JavaScript (including Node.js) and I can quickly pick up any new technology. I have worked on various implementations of data driven systems that utilise databases such as MySQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis and Casandra. My specialities include software architecture design. security analysis, programming, application of agile methodologies and data extraction algorithm design.

Eric has worked at Marsh for 19 years and specialises in bringing risks to ‘life’. • He is responsible for Marsh Corporate & Commercial sectors Cyber & AI engagement and delivers internal and external training on both subjects. • He has worked across a wide range of industry sectors, covering both public & private sectors. • He has a deep passion for technology and focuses on both its risks and rewards. • Eric works to make technology understandable for all and enjoys looking at both current and future technological trends and their potential impacts on organisations. • He specialises in the emergent technologies and speaks regularly on the emergence of AI and the move to AGI. • He focusses on both the transactional and broader risks potentially associated with AI/AGI as these services continue to evolve. • Eric has a strong desire to learn and enjoys discussing and debating what the technological world may look like.

Fox Ahmed is the Global Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Regulatory Engagements at BNP Paribas. He has over 25 years’ experience working for Tier 1 banks with global responsibilities. Fox is currently responsible for ensuring the Group has an effective risk based approach in integrating Governance, Compliance and Regulatory requirements into programmes and digital initiatives with focus on Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Management. He is playing a crucial role in supporting the key digital strategies of the Group by enabling the management of risk at the speed and scale required in today’s digital world.