Bjørn R. Watne

Bjørn R. Watne is the Global CISO of INTERPOL and a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience across finance, telecoms, and critical infrastructure. Formerly an advisor to Europol, he has held senior security roles at Storebrand and Telenor Group and served on ISACA’s board. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from University of Agder and an Executive MBA from ESCP Business School, and multiple professional certifications. Recognized among the Global Top 100 Leaders in Information Security, he is a highly sought-after speaker and board member across international cyber forums.