Frank Damm

Dr. Frank Damm has more than 30 years of experience in the field of information security. He played a pivotal role in guiding organisations within the telecommunications, logistics and information technology sectors to fortify their information security infrastructure. His extensive expertise includes serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

At FTI Consulting, Dr. Damm provides invaluable strategic counsel to clients, addressing critical areas such as cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity transformation programmes and cybersecurity governance.

Prior to his tenure at FTI Consulting, Dr. Damm was a senior manager at a large Big Four firm, contributing significantly to the firm's cybersecurity practice. His extensive experience extends to leading complex information and communication technology (“ICT”) projects across diverse markets, navigating intricate regulatory landscapes with finesse. In this role, Dr. Damm oversaw the comprehensive coordination of ICT projects, including the successful implementation of internal Identity and Access Management (“IAM”) and incident management systems. Additionally, Mr. Damm spent approximately a decade as an IT manager and programme manager at a prominent German logistics company.

Dr. Damm holds a Ph.D. in Cryptology and Information Security from the University of Cologne, in addition to an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (“CISM”) certification.

Dr. Damm also currently serves as the head of the expert group for IT security management at the German Informatics Society (“GI e.V.”), where he continues to shape and influence the industry's direction.