Alexandre Horvath
About Alexandre Horvath
Alexandre Horvath is a seasoned IT security executive with over 15 years of C-level experience. He currently serves on the Governance Advisory Board of the Trustless Computing Association and holds the position of Chief Information Security Officer at Cryptix AG.
Work at Trustless Computing Association
Alexandre Horvath serves as a member of the Governance Advisory Board at the Trustless Computing Association since 2023. His role involves contributing to the establishment of IT security and privacy standards aimed at benefiting the public. The association focuses on creating frameworks that enhance trust in technology through multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Horvath holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the ZHAW School of Management and Law, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He also earned an Executive Master's degree in IT Engineering from the ZHAW School of Engineering in 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in IT security, where he has accumulated over 15 international IT security degrees and certifications.
Background
Born and residing in Zurich, Alexandre Horvath has over 15 years of C-level experience in IT security. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including serving as Chief Information Security Officer at DHL Suisse and Cyber Risk Engineering Global Practice Leader at Allianz Suisse. He has also worked at Credit Suisse, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Detecon International, among others.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alexandre Horvath has been involved in establishing a new standard-setting and certification body for IT security. He has contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing cyber-investigation capabilities and public safety while preventing the malevolent use of technology. His leadership roles in various organizations reflect his commitment to advancing IT security standards.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at the Trustless Computing Association, Alexandre Horvath is the Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer at Cryptix AG since 2019. He also serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board at eCredits since 2021. His current roles emphasize his leadership in IT security consultancy and governance.