Simone Fortin

CISO at MSC Cruises

I would tell a founder to be crystal clear about the value they bring and the problem they solve. Come with transparency, determination, and evidence that your solution can create real impact.

An international C-level cybersecurity executive with more than two decades leading transformation across multinationals, scale-ups and startups. As former Group CISO at MSC Cruises, he built a high-calibre cybersecurity capability and strengthened cyber resilience across global IT and OT environments, guiding the organisation through major incidents. A trusted board advisor, he co-founded an Italian cybersecurity consultancy and serves on the Advisory Board of Tech4Trust.