Danny Chan
Director, Regional Security, AP - Mastercard & FS-ISAC Board Member
Danny is a distinguished, multiple award-winning board member with a global perspective, renowned for his passion, commitment, and decisive leadership. His expertise encompasses information security, cyber and physical security, data protection, and the orchestration of large-scale, complex international operations. Danny’s background is enriched by a diverse array of experiences in both civilian and military contexts, particularly under challenging conditions.
Following a distinguished tenure as a Captain in the Singapore Special Forces, Danny transitioned to the private sector, where he honed his skills in developing, advising, and training law enforcement and military tactical units worldwide with Britam Defense. His career trajectory then led him to Olive Group, where he provided security solutions to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and NGOs across four continents in some of the most demanding environments.
As Director of Global Risk Assessments at Worldaware International Inc., Danny delivered operational intelligence and enterprise risk management solutions to an impressive roster of Fortune 2000 companies. His insights and expertise have made him a sought-after spokesperson, regularly featured on major news networks such as Channel News Asia and The Straits Times.
In his role as Regional Director of Global Safety and Security, Risk Management at Marriott International Inc., Danny handled numerous crises, ranging from man-made incidents like terrorist attacks to natural disasters such as earthquakes, as well as major events like the Olympic Games and data breaches. During his decade-long service, Danny helped develop a world-renowned crisis management program and became a leading voice for security in the hospitality industry.
In 2019, Danny became a Senior Consultant for Security Monitoring and Response in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa for Mastercard International Inc., where he led the company's efforts through the pandemic and beyond before transitioning into his current role as Regional Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific. In this role, he is responsible for information, cyber, and physical security, as well as data protection for Mastercard in Asia Pacific. Danny has been very active in coordinating security between the private sector and the government and volunteers as a mentor for YoPros (Young Professionals), where he mentors young professionals.
Danny currently sits on the Global Boards of ASIS International, Harvard Business Review, the US-ASEAN Business Council’s Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and the Counter Terrorism Certification Board. He is also the Vice Chair of FS-ISAC’s Asia-Pacific Strategy Committee.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Danny dedicates time to the community as an Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre & Small Claims Tribunals and spearheads the micro-social initiative “Making a Difference.”
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Isabelle Theisen has worked as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for over twenty-five years. Her global CISO career started at American Express where she provided security leadership to a global team of security professionals and multiple security service providers across Europe, South America, and Asia-Pac. Since then, Isabelle has assumed the role of CISO or CSO for various organizations in multiple verticals such as Western Alliance Bank, Caesars Entertainment, First American/First Advantage, Warner Bros., and Universal Studios. Over the past seven years, Isabelle has worked in the global financial industry as a CISO for Société Générale, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse/UBS.
