Nash Lutchman
Independent Executive
Brigadier Nash Lutchman has enjoyed a long career in risk, security, and law enforcement. He served as a police officer for 17 years before spending the last 20 years leading risk and security strategies in the diamond, platinum group metals, and gold mining industries. Recently retired from the corporate world as an Executive Vice President, he is available for strategic conversations around law enforcement, as well as mining and allied security challenges.

Dr Craig Donald
Director, Leaderware
Dr Craig Donald is a human factors specialist in security and CCTV. As a director of Leaderware and ADAP, he consults on CCTV management, design, and technology implementation. He has a strong focus on crime behaviour analysis and detection, and runs CCTV Surveillance Skills and Body Language, and Advanced CCTV Surveillance Body Language courses for control room operators, supervisors and managers internationally. Leaderware also provides assessment tools for the selection of CCTV operators and X-ray screeners in major operations around the world.

Kim James
Director, Aerial Works
Kim James, also known as the 'drone chick', is a passionate advocate for the drone industry and a commercial drone operator specialising in drone security. Kim's exceptional contributions to the drone industry were recognised when she was honoured as a Women and Drones 2023 Woman to Watch in Emerging Aviation Technologies. This prestigious accolade celebrates the outstanding work of women in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems industries, and Kim's inclusion is a source of pride and excitement. As Director of Operations in Aerial Works, Kim will be presenting on the operational complexity of drone security and the considerations when evaluating it.

Armand Kruger
Head of Cybersecurity, NEC XON
Armand Kruger, Head of Cybersecurity at NEC XON (and previously Head of Cyber Operations), has an extensive background in tactical incident response and threat hunting. He has amassed in-depth experience handling major cybersecurity incidents and cyber-threat simulations. Armand's strategic vision and practical experience make him an invaluable contributor to discussions on navigating complex cybersecurity challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Harnessing a 'hacker mindset' to help customers become cyber-resilient, Armand maintains that the biggest security risks facing companies today are embedded in the rise of the cyber economy, with digital cartels driving cyber risk through practices like human-operated ransomware. Constant cybersecurity housekeeping is vital to stay up to date and eliminate most threats, while intensive research into emerging threat trade craft keeps the more serious threat actors at bay.

Christo Briedenhann
CEO, StratIT
With over 30 years of experience managing and leading technology organisations, Christo Briedenhann is the CEO of StratIT Holdings, a leading value-added distributor for enterprise risk management solutions across Africa and South Africa. He is passionate about technology and people, focusing on building StratIT Holdings into a clear leader and respectful value-added distributor in the African market. He has extensive knowledge and network across the entire African region, which was developed during the time he worked for companies like Quantum, Riverbed, SimpliVity and HPE as the regional director for the Middle East and Africa. He started StratIT Holdings in 2018 as a leading risk management solutions and services distributor. In a short time, he and his team turned StratIT Holdings into a profitable and growing company that plays a significant role in the IT and security risk management market.

Jimmy Roodt
Explosives Expert, Gauntlet Security Solutions
A globally experienced and accredited explosives ordinance disposal (EOD) specialist, Jimmy has offered his expertise in bomb and IED mitigation across various conflict-affected nations such as Somalia, Libya, Myanmar, DRC Congo, Estonia, Vietnam, Taiwan and others. Recognised for his humanitarian contributions, particularly in Vietnam, Jimmy has been honoured with the Vietnam Friendship Medal for his significant role in safeguarding lives against explosive threats.
Over the past few years, Jimmy has focused on the development, implementation, and management of private bomb first responder and explosive disposal services for the corporate industry. His expertise encompasses the provision of CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) services, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Bomb Awareness Training, as well as the development and implementation of Bomb Mitigation Policy Protocols.

Neels Van Der Walt
Senior Business Development Manager, Iritron
With over 40 years of experience across diverse sectors including mining, manufacturing, food and beverage, intra logistics, and financial services, Neels Van Der Walt is currently the Senior Business Development Manager at Iritron. In this role, Neels engages with top global mining and manufacturing firms, gaining in-depth insights into the industry trends and challenges, such as the convergence of OT and IT and its related security issues.
Neels is passionate about leveraging technology to address business challenges and enhance performance, dedicating his expertise to helping clients achieve their goals through innovative solutions.