Michal Derkacz

Strategic and results-driven cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in information security architecture and assurance. Proven track record of aligning security strategies with organisational objectives, designing secure IT and OT architectures, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks. Adept at building and leading high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable improvements to cybersecurity posture.

Head of Information Security Architecture and Assurance 

2022 – Present
 

DS Smith an International Paper company | Manufacturing | Milton Keynes

• Established security architecture function from the ground up, maturing it from level 0 to level 3.
• Shaped and maintained the organization’s security architecture strategy and roadmaps, aligning with 
business goals, enterprise architecture and evolving cybersecurity risks.
• Designed and directed scalable, secure IT and OT architectures; ensured alignment with ISO 27001, NIST,
SOGP, CIS and IEC 62443 standards.
• Developed and managed risk assessments, threat modelling and third-party security assurance processes
for cloud, on-premises infrastructures and AI.
• Led a team of security architects and assurance specialists; fostered cross-functional collaboration and 
communication to embed security into IT and OT initiatives.
• Wrote and embedded internal and cross-functional processes improving the security architecture services, 
enhancing operational efficiency and governance.
• Developed security standards, patters and reference architectures to ensure consistent security controls

1st class Bachelor of Science with honours degree in Computer Science