Karin Van De Laar
About Karin Van De Laar
Karin Van De Laar serves as the Head of Security and Head of Programme Management at PrimaryBid, where she has worked since 2021. With over nine years of experience in programme management and a strong focus on cybersecurity, she has held various roles at Capgemini Invent and The Prince's Trust.
Work at PrimaryBid
Karin Van De Laar currently serves as Head of Security and Head of Programme Management at PrimaryBid, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she oversees security protocols and manages various programmes within the organization. Prior to this role, she worked as a Cyber Security Specialist at PrimaryBid for eight months, where she contributed to enhancing the company's cybersecurity measures.
Experience at Capgemini Invent
Karin Van De Laar worked at Capgemini Invent from 2016 to 2020, where she held two significant roles. Initially, she served as a Senior Consultant in Business Model Transformation for four years. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Managing Consultant in Cyber Security for two years. Her time at Capgemini Invent equipped her with extensive experience in consulting and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Karin Van De Laar completed her Bachelor's degree in Public Administration at Radboud University from 2005 to 2010. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Public Administration from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she attended Newman College from 1999 to 2005, where she completed her secondary education.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before her current position, Karin held various roles that contributed to her expertise in programme management and cybersecurity. She was a Strategic Business Development Manager at The Prince's Trust from 2014 to 2015, and later served as Head of Business Development there from 2015 to 2016. Her earlier experience includes multiple consulting roles at Capgemini Consulting, where she specialized in public sector consulting and lean methodologies.
Specializations and Skills
Karin Van De Laar specializes in several key areas, including Crisis Management, Incident Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Security Education and Awareness. With over nine years of experience in Programme Management, she has developed a strong focus on cybersecurity and resilience throughout her career.