MEET THE TEAM CLOSING THE SKILLS AND GENDER GAP
ABOUT US: THE ADMINISTRATION BODY
Activities of the Foundation are governed by the Administration Body:
ANETT MADI-NATOR
President, Women4Cyber Foundation
& CEO, CyEx.hu
Anett Mádi-Nátor has more than a decade of experience in strategic and administrative layers of information security and cyber defence both as a private sector subject matter expert and as a government representative. She is CEO of CyEx.hu, a knowledge-based cyber security service provider offering proactive cyber solutions for both domestic and international markets, primarily for large corporations and governments. Besides, she is the President of Women4Cyber Initiative and Foundation launched by European Cyber Security Organisation and the European Commission.
LUIGI REBUFFI
Founder and Secretary General Women4Cyber Foundation & Founder European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
Graduated in Nuclear Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano, he initially worked in Germany on the high power microwave systems for ITER thermonuclear fusion reactor. Then, at Thales, took increasing responsibilities on European R&D in different sectors: telecom, industrial, medical, scientific, becoming in 2003 Director for European Affairs. He created EOS (European Organisation for Security) in 2007 and was for 10 years its CEO. From 2012 to 2016 he was an advisor to the European Commission for the EU Security Research Programme and President of the Steering Board of the French ANR for security research. In 2016 he founded ECSO and signed with the European Commission the PPP on cybersecurity.
ELENA SANTIAGO CID
Vice President, Women4Cyber Foundation & Director General, CEN-CENELEC
Mrs Santiago Cid is the Director-General of CEN and CENELEC, two of the three recognized European Standardization Organizations. Through a network of stakeholders, CEN and CENELEC create consensus-based standards to generate trust, fulfil market requirements, enable market access and enhance innovation for a better, safer and more sustainable Europe. Furthermore, Mrs Santiago Cid is Vice-President of the Women4Cyber foundation which promotes, encourages, and supports the participation of women in the field of cybersecurity.
KARIN KIVIMÄE
Vice President and Treasurer,
Women4Cyber Foundation & COO Guardtime
COO of Guardtime, a global cyber technology company, it was founded with a mission to make the world’s information universally reliable. Karin functions as a strategic organisational leader and company spokesperson, managing teams and projects. Additionally, Karin is Vice-President and Treasurer of the Women4Cyber Foundation, which focuses on building the community and awareness across Europe.
LĪGA ROZENTĀLE
Director, Public Policy – Europe
and International at CrowdStrike
Līga Raita Rozentāle has been an active member of Women4Cyber since the very ineption of the Foundation. Līga is currently Director, Public Policy – Europe and International at CrowdStrike. She has previously held key roles such as Managing Director at Līga Rozentāle Consulting, Lead of Microsoft’s European Governmental Affairs Cyber team, and Latvian Cyber Representative to Eu and NATO for the Latvian Ministry of Defence, among others.
MARTIN RUUBEL
Honorary Board Member at Women4Cyber & CEO, Cybersecurity Nortal & Founder
Strategic and hands-on management of technology-based businesses in global markets; building, targeting and nurturing exceptionally high-performing teams. Entrepreneur, co-founded 3 startups, one major exit. Special interest in platform-based business models and cybersecurity- and defense topics. Active member and thought-leader in EU and Nordic cybersecurity related R&D and digital policy communities, 3 granted patents in crypto- and blockchain applications.
THE WOMEN4CYBER FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2019.
It was clear to me that something should be done to increase the participation of women in cybersecurity (specifically cyber security, not only ICT) if we wanted to have the needed competence to protect the digital transformation. The idea of Women4Cyber was born.
– Luigi Rebuffi, Founder
MEET THE TEAM
NINA OLESEN
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Nina Olesen is Head of Sector at the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) which she helped establish in 2016 and which is today the unique European public-private organisation focusing on cybersecurity and offering a 360° view on the rapid evolution of the digital environment. In her current role, Nina is responsible for coordinating and supervising all activities related to WG3 on ‘Cyber Resilience of Economy, Infrastructure, and Services’ and WG5 on ‘Education, Training, Cyber Ranges, and Human Aspects’, including overseeing ECSO’s Women4Cyber and Youth4Cyber initiatives.
SASKIA BRUGMAN G-ABRIL
Strategic Partnerships and Activities Coordinator
Saskia is the Strategic Partnerships and Activities Coordinator at the Women4Cyber Foundation. Joining in 2020, she coordinates projects and daily operations while fostering strategic partnerships. With a focus on cybersecurity awareness, educational initiatives, and gender-inclusive labour market access, she champions societal transformation and a diverse and inclusive cybersecurity field. Her prior roles in non-profits across Lebanon and Spain underscore her dedication to driving positive change.
CAMILLE MONTMORENCY
Project and Events Manager
camille.montmorency@women4cyber.eu
Camille is tasked with executing project and event-related activities for the Women4Cyber Foundation. She actively contributes to the implementation of EU projects and partnerships, while also providing valuable support in organising events that align with the organisation’s mission and goals. In her previous roles, she directed her endeavours towards promoting greater inclusion and empowerment for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
MARGHERITA ROSSI
Project Manager
margherita.rossi@women4cyber.eu
Margherita works on projects undertaken by the foundation, actively contributing to its mission. She is also tasked with coordinating the Youth Ambassador Programme, an initiative of the Women4Cyber Foundation in collaboration with the National Chapters, designed for young women interested in representing the voice of their peers in the field of cybersecurity within their countries.
MANEL JABRI
Mentorship Project Manager
manel.jabri@women4cyber.eu
Manel manages the Women4Cyber Mentorship Programme across Europe, overseeing the full mentorship cycle, from applications and onboarding to matching, monitoring, and personalised participant support. Focusing on facilitating access to education, training, and jobs for women in cybersecurity. She also leads the Women4Cyber Webinar Series, curating content, coordinating speakers, and managing logistics to spotlight women leaders in cybersecurity. Manel has a strong interest in women’s empowerment and gender-inclusive advocacy.
LAURA MARTINEZ
Comms and Marketing Manager
laura.martinez@women4cyber.eu
Laura is responsible for leading our marketing and communication strategy, ensuring our message is effectively shared and our impact is clearly visible. Highly creative and skilled, she brings a strong background in digital marketing, content creation, and project coordination. Her innovative approach, combined with expertise in SEO, social media, and targeted campaigns, drives engagement and amplifies our presence across platforms.
FRANCESCA ZINGALES
Chapters Coordinator
francesca.zingales@women4cyber.eu
Francesca, with a background in Psychology and International Relations, coordinates all 31 chapters of the Foundation. Coming from both Australia and Italy, she brings a deep understanding of diverse cultures. Her empathy fosters strong relationships, ensuring effective communication and support across the organisation. Francesca aligns each chapter’s goals with the Foundation’s mission driving continuous growth.
