Alisa joins WLC from Sopra Steria, where she has been section manager for cybersecurity and Splunk, and she has broad experience across multiple roles within cybersecurity at strategic and leadership levels. She has strong analytical and communication skills and is highly focused on bridging gaps between teams and subject areas. She brings a holistic perspective and an action-oriented approach. She has gained extensive and global experience from Telenor Group, where she was the project manager for one of the largest global strategic cybersecurity projects and acted as the Business Security Officer for the Telenor Group Units. Alisa takes a particular interest in the intersection between security, technology, and policy and has represented Telenor at the United Nations’ Open-Ended-Working-Group on Security, and initiated and led several internal activities on cybersecurity regulation.

Merlyn is an experienced privacy professional dedicated to providing clients across various industries with robust data protection solutions. With a strong background in privacy and data protection gained at an international law firm, Merlyn offers valuable expertise in regulatory compliance, data security, governance, and breach response.
At WLC, Merlyn’s insights and extensive knowledge of data protection regulations, including the GDPR, UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and Saudi Arabia Data Protection Law, play a pivotal role in assisting clients in achieving compliance and implementing best practices. As a Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Merlyn is equipped to guide clients through the complexities of data protection and privacy regulations with precision and clarity.

Prior to WLC, Kevin has 28+ years of experience in IT and information security, from consulting, management, implementation, and operations to shared services. He is well versed with the telecommunications sector during his stint at Telenor Group, held multiple roles in global shared services and business unit operations, with strict security requirements. Other sector experiences include manufacturing, public services, financial services, and eCommerce. His consulting credentials include complex project and technology executions from SAP to Microsoft’s Digital Workplace solutions within Asia, the EU, and the Nordics. As the architect of WLC’s Cybersecurity Maturity Execution (CME) Framework, he works with global, regional, and local security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. NIS2 Directive, CIS Controls, etc. Kevin is a certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer (B.S.I.) and INSEAD Strategy Execution Programme Certificate (Distinction).