Derby, UK — May 17, 2022 — Esker, a global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for finance and customer service functions, today announced that it will propose the appointment of Mr. Steve Vandenberg as a member of its Supervisory Board at its upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting on June 15, 2022.
Mr. Vandenberg is a Global Black Belt with Microsoft Security Solutions Area, enabling enterprise and government organisations in their digital transformation and assisting them in facing cybersecurity, compliance and privacy challenges. He led the security teams at BC Hydro, a Canadian utility, where he was responsible for the cybersecurity of power generation plants and smart meter infrastructure. A frequent speaker and writer on cybersecurity and compliance topics, Mr. Vandenberg obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He holds numerous certifications including Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Information Privacy Professional, Certified Cloud Security Professional and Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
Cybersecurity, compliance and privacy issues are faced by all types of organisations, and Mr. Vandenberg has spent his career helping companies and governments deal with these concerns by addressing and controlling these risks. Mr. Vandenberg is able to create immediate value for a business by protecting and elevating brands, establishing a better collaboration experience for employees and building a more productive organisation. This determined focus has allowed Mr. Vandenberg entry into some of the world’s foremost companies as both manager and trusted advisor.
Correspondingly, Esker’s core values pivot around the principle of positive-sum growth, meaning the drive to create a better experience for the entire business ecosystem by serving all stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, the planet, and even the community in which the business operates. Mr. Vandenberg’s broad experience with cybersecurity, compliance and privacy will create a formidable impact on Esker’s mission.
“I will use my insights to help Esker deal with all the business, risk management and growth decisions that we must take going forward,” said Steve Vandenberg. “Esker is a company at the forefront of leveraging the cloud and artificial intelligence to lead in its industry. It has an exciting and productive future ahead.”
