Ms. Laura Temesi

An accomplished executive with 18 years’ work experience in the technology and cyber security field. She currently leads the cyber partnerships and advocacy agenda of Standard Chartered Bank across all 51 markets. She is involved in regulatory consultations across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa and contributes to the draft legislations on cyber security and emerging […]

Mrs. Elizabeth Vish

Elizabeth Vish is senior advisor for international engagement at the Institute for Security and Technology, where she connects IST’s research and insight to global audiences. Since September 2022, she has also served on the GFCE Advisory Board. She has previously worked as a cyber diplomat at the United States Department of State. In this role, […]

Mr. Roi Yarom

Roi Yarom is an Associate Director for cybersecurity in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development where he leads cybersecurity engagements in client facing activities. Previously served as Director for Economy and Growth in the Israeli National Cyber Directorate.

Mrs. Mariama Yormah

Mariama S. Yormah is the National Cybersecurity Coordinator, and head of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, NC3 in Sierra Leone, a position created by the country’s 2021 Cybersecurity and Crime Act. Before her appointment, she played a significant role in developing the country’s cybercrime legislation and institutional framework needed to adequately fight cybercrimes and enhance […]

Mr. Samuel Tew

Axon Partners Group is an international consultancy, providing strategic advisory services to governments internationally on the topic of cybersecurity policy, governance and assurance, among other areas. At Axon, Samuel has led delivery of such projects for four years and has gained experience in supporting cybersecurity authorities and ministries in countries at varying stages of their […]

Mr. Siosaia Vaipuna

Mr. Siosaia (Saia) Vaipuna is the inaugural Director of the GFCE Pacific Hub and is responsible for the establishment and leading of the hub. Prior to working with the GFCE, he was the Director of CERT Tonga (Tonga’s national Computer Emergency Response Team). He served as chair of Tonga’s Cybersafety Working Group as well as […]

Ms. Catalina Stroe

Catalina Stroe is the programme manager of the Global Action on Cybercrime Extended, a global joint project of the European Union and Council of Europe. The primary aim of the project is to strengthen the capacities of States worldwide to apply legislation on cybercrime and electronic evidence and enhance their abilities for effective international cooperation […]

Ms. Apisada Suwansukroj

Apisada is a Communications and Digital Technology Program Manager for Digital Asia Accelerator, a project implemented under DAI’s Digital Frontiers. Apisada leads the implementation of multiple cybersecurity awareness campaigns in Southeast Asia. Her functions also cover inclusive cybersecurity workforce development and digital policy advocacy. Prior to DAI Apisada worked in a broad swath of humanitarian […]

Mr. Casey Torgusson

Casey Torgusson is the Program Manager for Global Engagement with the Digital Development (DD) Global Practice of the World Bank. He manages a team of experts leading the Bank’s research and applied knowledge work across several workstreams including broadband access and use, digital safeguards (cyber and data protection), ICT industry and digital jobs, digital and […]