Infosecurity Europe 2025

Gerald Beuchelt is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Acronis, bringing decades of experience in information security, privacy, and compliance. Known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams and design cost-effective security programs, Gerald has an impressive track record of managing complex cybersecurity challenges and enhancing organizational resilience. Before joining Acronis, Gerald held leadership roles at Sprinklr, where he built and scaled the company's first security program during its $4 billion IPO, and at LogMeIn, where he successfully merged security teams following a $5 billion corporate merger. He has also served as the Chief Security Officer at Demandware, where he led security efforts that contributed to its $3 billion acquisition by Salesforce. Gerald is a recognized thought leader in the cybersecurity space, having served on multiple boards, including the National Cyber Security Alliance and ID.ME Cyber Security Board. Gerald holds a Master's degree in Mathematical Physics from the University of Cologne and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich. He also holds certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and others.