Lead, Technology and Innovation, Centre for Cybersecurity

World Economic Forum - WEF

Staff Closes 31 Jul 2026 8 days left

Overview

Lead the Centre for Cybersecurity's Cyber and AI Initiative and shape the broader Cyber Frontiers agenda, focusing on emerging technologies and their cybersecurity implications.


Key Responsibilities
  • Define strategic direction, priorities, and work programme for the Cyber and AI Initiative.
  • Build and convene the initiative community of senior executives and experts.
  • Design and oversee community engagement, including workshops, working groups, and events.
  • Lead the development of content, publications, frameworks, and thought leadership outputs.
  • Manage relationships with strategic and supporting partners.
  • Coordinate project teams, including Forum employees and Fellows.
  • Ensure collaboration with the Centre for AI Excellence on security and digital safety.
  • Identify emerging cybersecurity challenges and opportunities from frontier technologies.
  • Scope and develop new activities for the Cyber Frontiers agenda.
  • Monitor developments in technology governance and support policy engagement.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate across the Forum to embed cybersecurity in technology initiatives.
  • Develop technology-oriented engagement.
  • Monitor industry developments in advanced technology and cybersecurity.
  • Identify potential Innovators.
  • Engage key academics at the intersection of security and technology.
Required Experience
  • 8–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, technology policy or a related field.
  • Experience leading international, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving business, government and academia.
  • Track record of developing high-quality publications, executive content or strategic insights.
  • Experience managing strategic partnerships and cross-functional teams.
Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
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