The Merkur Group has appointed Manuel Kraft to the position of group chief information security officer (CISO), beginning his new role this month.
In his new position, Kraft will take responsibility for overseeing the group’s information security strategy.
“We are delighted that we have been able to recruit Mr. Kreft, a proven expert from within our own ranks, for this key position. With his many years of experience and deep understanding of the challenges of modern information security, he will make a significant contribution to further developing the digital resilience and security of the Group,” said Lars Felderhoff, chairman of the management board of the Merkur Group.
Kreft has been with the Group since 1997, when he started as the first dual student from East Westphalia. Most recently, he served as an authorised signatory and head of it infrastructure and operations.
The Minden native has been involved in all aspects of information security for more than 25 years and played a key role in establishing an information security management system in accordance with ISO 27001. Among other things, the 49-year-old will be responsible for setting up the company’s own competence centre for information security. In addition to a group-wide information security strategy, he will also implement uniform global standards within the 15,000-employee corporation.
“Information security is not a final state, but an ongoing process. Together with my colleagues, I want to help strengthen the digital resilience of the group and actively shape its future,” said Kreft.
