Silvan Schellenberg is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with over two decades of experience in information security and operational risk management, and a 30-year career in the financial industry. Based in Zurich, Silvan leads UBS’ cybersecurity efforts in Switzerland and the EMEA region, with a dual focus: advancing the firm’s cyber defense frameworks and reinforcing Switzerland’s global leadership in cyber and information security.
Throughout his tenure at UBS, Silvan has held multiple leadership roles, driving strategy, governance, policy development, risk management, and technical assessments across the cybersecurity landscape. He has built and led teams responsible for cybersecurity governance, awareness and training programs, incident response, data leakage prevention, and third-party risk management.
Silvan’s expertise also spans IT operational risk control and the development of data analytics capabilities to support technical risk assessments. He works closely with business divisions and local and international clients who choose Switzerland for its high standards in cybersecurity, helping them strengthen their cyber risk posture and meet regulatory and legal requirements. He is also a strong advocate for client and staff education on cyber risks.
A passionate contributor to the national cybersecurity agenda, Silvan actively supports UBS’ collaboration with government and industry bodies, both within Switzerland and internationally. He holds an Executive Master’s degree in Information Security and has completed several postgraduate programs in data protection and IT security. His deep expertise and commitment to continuous improvement make him a trusted leader and advisor in the field.
