Niels Kerkhof

Niels Kerkhof is a seasoned professional in the field of information security and cybersecurity, currently serving as the Director of Information Security at UnitedHealth Group. Previously, Niels held the roles of Senior Manager in both Cybersecurity and Information Security within the same company. Prior to UnitedHealth Group, Niels gained valuable experience at Cargill, where responsibilities included SAP Service Delivery Lead, IT Internal Audit Team Lead, and IT Security Consultant. Niels holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Electronics - Information & Communication Technology from HOWEST Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, earned between 1996 and 2000.