Summary
Mads Frandsen is a seasoned cyber security leader with 15 years’ experience bridging electrical engineering, network security and software development. Currently Portfolio CISO for Nordics & UK at Volaris Group, he combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic risk management across large, distributed portfolios. His background spans penetration testing, vulnerability management and security operations from roles at GlobalConnect and a long tenure leading cyber teams at Deloitte. He also co-founded Institut for Cyber Risk, reflecting an entrepreneurial streak and a focus on practical, technical security services such as phishing, cyber hygiene and performance testing. Early experience as an IT developer at Danske Bank gives him rare empathy for developers and legacy systems, enabling pragmatic security solutions. Based in Copenhagen, he blends consultancy rigor with operational CISO experience to turn complex security requirements into auditable, business-aligned programs.
15 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Technical University of Denmark
Military Service/Værnepligt, Military Service/Værnepligt at The Royal Danish Air Force
Danish, English