Sharvind Appiah

Sharvind Appiah is the Managing Partner at Shawne Applebee International, bringing over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity. He is a transformational tech leader and visionary security strategist, renowned for his leadership as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) across diverse organisations—including GEODIS, Volkswagen, Leroy Merlin, Global Shares, B&B Hotels Group, TRACT BV & Greenomy. Sharvind has also been Consulting Director at Garner leading the Security and Risk Management practice for EMEA. Throughout his career, Sharvind has led global initiatives in security strategy, governance and digital transformation, notably establishing the National CERT of Mauritius and contributing to regional cybersecurity strategies across Europe. His academic background includes an International Executive MBA from IE Business School in Madrid and advanced degrees from the University of Technology, Mauritius. Sharvind’s international experience, strategic acumen, and commitment to building resilient organisations have made him a sought-after speaker at major industry forums and a trusted advisor on cybersecurity innovation and governance.