EPIROC
“ Imagine how beneficial it would be if we could thrive in chaos and unstructured situations , becoming stronger and more resilient as we navigate through them ”
MARKUS KÜCHLER HEAD OF IT SECURITY EPIROC
at a managerial level to make informed decisions about innovative technologies . Originally , my training was in law enforcement and legal fields , which are more humanistic disciplines .
“ While I may have lacked a deep technical background , I recognised early on that I could focus on people management , driving change and developing individuals and organisations ,” he explains .
Küchler ’ s role at Epiroc proved to be an excellent fit from the start , allowing him to leverage his extensive experience from similar roles in defence manufacturing at Saab and the telecommunications giant , Ericsson .
“ What particularly stood out at Epiroc was that – just a week after I began – our senior management had already decided to adopt and support a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy . Being able to immediately execute a well-conceived and robust strategy was a wonderful way to begin my time here .”
Adopting a people-focused approach has been a recurring theme in Küchler ’ s career , and it has served him well in his current role at Epiroc . “ Some of my proudest achievements involve elevating our technological , procedural , competence , and skill levels ,” he says .
Taking an ‘ anti-fragile ’ approach to cybersecurity Küchler ’ s philosophy on cybersecurity is heavily influenced by the work of Nassim Taleb , the renowned author and risk analyst . Embracing an ‘ anti-fragile ’ approach , Küchler and his team aim to thrive in chaos and unstructured situations , extracting valuable
194 June 2024