Jacques Fontignie
About Jacques Fontignie
Jacques Fontignie serves as the Head of Cybersecurity at Lombard Odier Group, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and software engineering, having worked in various roles at Lombard Odier Group and IBM, and he holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Geneva.
Work at Lombard Odier Group
Jacques Fontignie has held various positions at Lombard Odier Group since 2012. He currently serves as the Head of Cybersecurity, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he oversees the Security Operation Center, infrastructure security, and application security teams. Prior to this, he worked as a Security Architect from 2016 to 2019 and as a Software Application Security Engineer from 2014 to 2016. His earlier role at the firm was as an Architect - Mobility Engineer from 2012 to 2014. He also serves as the deputy to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), contributing to the implementation of the cybersecurity roadmap and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Jacques Fontignie studied at the University of Geneva, where he earned a Master of Computer Science from 2001 to 2006. He also spent time at the University as a PhD student for eight months in 2006 and served as a Tutor in Computer Science from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and software engineering.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Lombard Odier Group, Jacques Fontignie worked at IBM in various roles. He served as an Advisory Software Developer from 2006 to 2009, followed by positions as a Senior Software Developer from 2009 to 2010 and Chief Designer from 2010 to 2012. His experience at IBM contributed to his skills in software development and design, which he later applied in his cybersecurity roles.
Background at CERN and University of Geneva
Jacques Fontignie began his career with a trainee position at CERN in 2005, where he worked for ten months. This experience, along with his academic roles at the University of Geneva, has shaped his understanding of complex systems and security challenges in technology.