Ivano is a multifaceted professional at the intersection between cybersecurity, research, and innovation. As a Senior Lecturer in Information Security, Governance, and Leadership at the UQ Business School and a member of UQ Cyber, he works on shaping the future of cybersecurity management. Ivano bridges the technical aspects of cybersecurity with its business implications, making him an asset to leaders seeking to fortify their organizations against digital threats. He has advised ministers, policy-makers, and senior executives on cybersecurity strategies, governance, and policies. He is a Graduate of the AICD. Ivano’s background is in risk and security management. A former Police Officer (Italy), Ivano worked as a Deputy Venue Security Manager for the Organising Committee at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin (Italy). In this role, he drafted the Venue Security Plan for the Main Media Centre and the Olympic Stadium and ensured security coordination at the Olympic/Paralympic villages. He also worked for Bocconi University and the SDA Bocconi School of Management (Milan) as a Faculty Affiliate. In 2016 he completed a PhD at QUT, focusing on safety and security management in Australian airports. His latest appointments include a Postdoc with the PwC Chair in Digital Economy and a Research Fellowship at the University of Glasgow. An experienced facilitator in Design Thinking, Ivano has run since 2015 more than 70 design-led projects for public and private sector organisations. A father and an avid snowboarder, Ivano enjoys soccer, American football, and creative writing.