Securing the Future: Visionaries of Integrated Risk Management CEOs in 2025
Mathieu, CEO and founder of VigiTrust, is at the forefront of transforming how organizations approach cyber risk management. With his company providing Integrated Risk Management (IRM) SaaS solutions across 120 countries and diverse industries, Mathieu empowers CEOs, CxOs, and boards of directors to tackle the complex challenges of cyber accountability. Through a focus on cybersecurity hygiene and proactive compliance programs, he ensures that businesses are prepared for the everevolving landscape of security threats and regulations.
A true innovator, Mathieu continuously refines his methodology, the 5 Pillars of Security Framework , to remain ahead of emerging security and compliance requirements. An author, a thought leader, and a sought-after speaker, Mathieu is recognized for his significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity. In this special edition of World Business Insights Magazine, we are proud to feature him as the cover story, celebrating his dedication to shaping the future of integrated risk management and cybersecurity leadership in 2025 and beyond.
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FROM THE VERY START
Fromtheverystartofhiscareer,a deepcuriosityaboutsecurityand riskmanagementsethimonapath thatwouldshapehisprofessional journey.Earlyexperiencesin organizationsthatprioritized securityopenedhiseyestothe criticalroleofstrongdefense strategies,sparkinganinterestthat wouldgrowintoalifelongpassion. Ratherthansimplyfollowing industrytrends,hesoughtto understandthe"why"behind securityframeworks,immersing himselfintheevolvinglandscapeof complianceandriskmitigation.
Thisdriveforknowledgeand innovationdefinesMathieuGorge, theCEOandfounderofVigiTrust. Hiscommitmenttolifelonglearning ledhimtoactivelyengagewith industryworkinggroupsand securityassociationsacrosstheUS andEU.Throughthese collaborations,henotonly deepenedhisexpertisebutalso contributedtoshapingbestpractices thathelpbusinessesstayaheadof emergingthreats.
Beyondhistechnicalacumen, Mathieuisafirmbelieverin empowermentandopen communication.Hefostersan environmentwhereteamsfeel valuedandmotivatedtoinnovate, ensuringthatsecurityisnotjusta requirementbutaculture.By workingcloselywithglobaland regionalexperts,hecontinuesto refinesecuritystrategiesthatbridge compliancewithreal-world businessneeds.Athoughtleader, speaker,andauthor,Mathieu remainsdedicatedtosharinghis insightsandinspiringotherstotake aproactiveapproachto cybersecurity
AVisionaryLeaderin Cybersecurity
MathieuGorge'sjourneyinto cybersecurityandriskmanagement hasbeenanythingbutconventional. Withabackgroundinlanguages, marketing,andlaw,hedidnotbegin withformaltraininginITor compliance.However,hisearly experiencesinorganizationsthat
prioritizedsecurityignitedan interestthatwouldevolveintoa lifelongpassionfordataprotection andriskmanagement.
Intheearlyyearsofhiscareer, Mathieufocusedonpayment security,spendingover25years workingwithvarioussecurity frameworks,includingPCIDSS, GDPR,CCPA,HIPAA,VRM,and ISO27001.Hisactiveparticipation insecurityworkinggroupsand industryassociationsacrosstheUS andEUdeepenedhisunderstanding oftheimmensevalueofstrong securitypracticesandrisk managementstrategies.
Drivenbyadesiretohelp organizationsnavigatethe complexitiesofcybersecurityand compliance,herecognizedtheneed foraplatformthatofferedboth practicalandstrategicsolutions. Thisvisionledtothefoundingof VigiTrust,acompanydedicatedto deliveringtop-tiersecurity,risk management,andcompliance services.Hisinternational experience,includingservingas PresidentoftheFrenchIrish ChamberofCommerceand contributingtovarioussecurity thinktanks,furtherreinforcedthe importanceofcollaborationand knowledge-sharing.These experienceslaidthefoundationfor VigiTrust'scommitmenttofostering acultureofcontinuouslearningand globalcooperation.
Astheleaderofaninternational company,Mathieuattributeshis successtothreekeyqualities:time management,continuouslearning, andfosteringcollaboration.
The Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom
First,effectivetimemanagement hasbeencrucialinbalancingthe demandsofleadingVigiTrust, advisingorganizations,and participatinginglobalsecurity initiatives.Bysettingclear boundariesandprioritizingtimefor bothprofessionalandpersonal commitments,heensuresa balancedapproachthatfuels productivityandinnovation.
Second,continuouslearning remainscentraltohisleadership philosophy.Inthefast-evolving fieldofcybersecurity,heactively engageswithindustryexperts, regulators,andadvisoryboardsto stayaheadofemergingtrends.By fosteringacultureofadaptability
andimprovement,heensuresthat VigiTrustremainsattheforefrontof securityandcomplianceinnovation.
Finally,collaborationhasbeena cornerstoneofhisleadership.He believesincreatingatransparent andaccountableenvironmentwhere histeamisempoweredtocontribute theirexpertise.Bypromotingopen communicationandthought leadership,heensuresthatevery memberofVigiTrustfeelsvalued andmotivatedtodriveinnovation.
Thisapproachhasbeen instrumentalinkeepingthe companyagileandresilientinan ever-changingcybersecurity landscape.
Theseprinciples—time management,continuouslearning, andcollaboration—continueto shapeMathieuGorge'sleadership, drivingbothhispersonalsuccess andthesuccessofVigiTrust.
LeadingInnovation,Growth,and EmpowermentinCybersecurity
Mathieu'sprofessionaljourneyis guidedbythreecoreprinciples: innovation,continuousgrowth,and empowerment—valuesthatdefine bothhisleadershipstyleandthe missionofVigiTrust.
Innovationisthedrivingforce behindeverythinghedoes.Inthe fast-movingworldofcybersecurity
andriskmanagement,hechallenges conventionalapproaches,always seekingmoreeffectivesolutions.At VigiTrust,thiscommitmentto innovationfuelsthedevelopmentof cutting-edgetechnologythathelps financialinstitutionsandbusinesses stayaheadofevolvingthreats.By fosteringacultureofcreative problem-solvingandforwardthinking,heensuresthatbothhis teamandthecompanyremainatthe forefrontofindustryadvancements.
Continuousgrowthisanother fundamentalideal.ForMathieu, learningismorethanacquiringnew knowledge—itisaboutgaining insightsfrombothsuccessesand failures.Thismindsetofconstant improvementshapeshisleadership andensuresthatVigiTrustevolves intandemwiththeever-changing cybersecuritylandscape.
Empoweringothersisavaluehe holdsdeeply Whethermentoring histeam,encouragingcollaboration, orprovidingopportunitiesfor professionalgrowth,heisdedicated tocreatinganenvironmentwhere individualsfeelvaluedand motivatedtocontributetheirbest work.Thisphilosophyextendsto VigiTrust'sclients,asthecompany equipsorganizationswiththetools andknowledgetheyneedtomanage cybersecurityriskseffectively.
Theseprinciples—innovation, continuousgrowth,and empowerment—notonlyshape Mathieu'sleadershipbutalsodrive VigiTrust'smissionofdelivering world-classsecurityandcompliance solutions.
ComprehensiveSolutionsfor Cybersecurity&Compliance
VigiTrustprovidesasuiteof advancedsolutionsdesignedtohelp organizationsmanagecompliance, enhancecybersecurity,andbuild resilientriskmanagement frameworks.
Attheheartofitsofferingsis VigiOne,anintegratedGovernance, RiskManagement,andCompliance (GRC)platform.VigiOne streamlinesthecomplexitiesof compliancemanagement,
supportingglobalsecurity frameworkssuchasPCIDSS,ISO 27001,HIPAA,andGDPR.With featuresforauditmanagement,risk assessments,evidencestorage,and real-timetracking,VigiOneenables organizationstomanagetheir securityandcomplianceneeds efficiently
Recognizingthecriticalroleof humanawarenessincybersecurity, VigiTrustoffersCybersecurity AwarenessTrainingthroughan interactiveLearningManagement System(LMS).Trustedby
organizationsworldwide,these trainingprogramseducate employeesonbestsecurity practices,supportingover100,000 usersacross80+countries.
Complementingthistrainingis VigiStore,aneLearningplatform thatprovidesawiderangeof cybersecurityawarenesscourses, ensuringemployeesarewellequippedtosafeguard organizationaldata.
VigiTrustalsoleadstheGlobal AdvisoryBoard,acollaborative networkofindustryexpertsfrom
over30countries.Thisthinktank addressesemergingchallengesin cybersecurityandcompliance, offeringinvaluableinsightsthat shapeVigiTrust'sstrategiesand solutions.
Throughtheseofferings,Mathieu andVigiTrustempowerbusinesses tonavigatethecomplexitiesof cybersecurityandcompliance, fosteringacultureofcontinuous improvementandresilienceinan ever-changingdigitallandscape.
OvercomingChallengesinGlobal Expansion
ExpandingVigiTrustintonew internationalmarketswasoneofthe mostcomplexchallengesMathieu facedinhiscareer.Eachregion introduceduniqueregulatory requirements,makingitessentialto adaptVigiTrust'ssolutionswithout compromisingthecompany'score valuesorthehighstandardsthat clientsdependedon.
Tonavigatethisintricatelandscape, Mathieuleveragedtheexpertiseof theVigiTrustGlobalAdvisory Board,anetworkofover1,300 industryleaders,includingCEOs, CFOs,andriskmanagement experts.Engagingwiththisgroup providedinvaluableinsightsinto localcompliancestandardsand industrybestpractices,allowing VigiTrusttotailoritssolutions effectivelyforeachmarket.
Beyondregulatoryexpertise, buildingstrongrelationshipswith localpartnersandstakeholders provedcrucial.Collaborating closelywiththeseexpertsgave
Mathieuadeeperunderstandingof regionalnuances,enabling VigiTrusttorefineitssolutions whileensuringcomplianceand deliveringexceptionalvalueto clientsworldwide.
Thisexperiencereinforcedthe importanceofadaptabilityand collaboration—keyprinciplesthat continuetoshapeVigiTrust'sglobal strategy.Itwasapivotalmoment thatstrengthenedthecompany's positionasatrustedproviderof integratedriskmanagement solutions,guidingitsapproachto futurechallenges.
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Recognitions&Industry Accolades
UnderMathieu'sleadership, VigiTrusthasearnedmultiple prestigiousawardsandrecognitions, solidifyingitsreputationasaglobal leaderincybersecurityandrisk management.
• BestProviderforIntegrated RiskManagement(IRM)
• Market–M&ATodayGlobal Awards2023
Recognizing VigiTrust's global impact in delivering innovative and effective risk management solutions.
• InformationSecurityCompany oftheYear(Education)–France,2021
Highlighting VigiTrust's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity education across industries.
• Mathieuhimselfhasalso receivedindividualaccolades forhisthoughtleadershipand influenceincybersecurity:
• BestITSecurity&Risk ManagementBusinessLeader–USA,M&ATodayGlobal Awards2023
Acknowledging his leadership in the U.S. cybersecurity sector
• Oneofthe10MostInfluential BusinessLeadersin Cybersecurity,2022–Insight
Success Recognizing his contributions to shaping cybersecurity strategies and risk management.
• SecurityProfessionalofthe Year–ISSAInternational Awards2023 A testament to his outstanding achievements and thought leadership in information security
Theserecognitionsreflectnotonly MathieuGorge'sdedicationto
advancingcybersecuritystandards worldwidebutalsoVigiTrust's continuedimpactintheindustry, drivinginnovation,education,and globalcomplianceexcellence.
LivingbytheMantraofBalance andGrowth
ForMathieu,balanceisaconscious choice—onethatenableshimto leadeffectivelywhilemaintaining personalwell-being.AstheCEOof
VigiTrust,managingan internationalcompanycomeswith demandingresponsibilities,from globalconferencestoadvisory roles.Yet,hefirmlybelievesthat stayingeffectiverequiresintentional timemanagementandclear boundariesbetweenprofessional andpersonallife.
Byprioritizingregularbreaks, familytime,andpersonalpassions, Mathieuensuresthatheremains focusedandenergized.Trustinghis teamtohandlekeyresponsibilities allowshimtoconcentrateon strategicprioritiesandkey relationshipswithoutbecoming overwhelmed.Thisapproachnot onlyenhanceshisleadershipbut alsofostersapositive,collaborative culturewithinVigiTrust.
Anotheressentialpartofhis philosophyiscontinuouslearning. Engaginginactivitiesoutsideof workbringsfreshperspectivesthat enrichhisleadershipapproach. Whetherthroughprofessional collaborationsorpersonalgrowth, heremainscommittedtoselfimprovementandinnovation, ensuringthatbothheandVigiTrust continuetoevolve.
Bylivingbythismantra,Mathieu leadswithclarity,positivity,and purpose,creatinganenvironment wherehisteamthrivesandthe companyexcelsinafast-changing cybersecuritylandscape.
DrawingInspirationfrom IndustryLeaders
Throughouthiscareer,Mathieuhas beendeeplyinspiredbyleadersand
innovatorsincybersecurityandrisk management.Theirdedicationto advancingsecuritypracticesand fosteringcollaborationhasbeena constantsourceofmotivationfor him.
Asignificantinfluencehasbeenthe VigiTrustGlobalAdvisoryBoard,a networkofover1,300industry leaders,includingCEOs,CFOs,and riskmanagementexperts.Their commitmenttoknowledge-sharing andbestpracticeshasplayedakey roleinshapinghisstrategicvision. Additionally,hisinvolvementin securityassociationsandresearch platformshasprovidedinvaluable insightsandinspiration.
Collaboratingwithprofessionals whoshareapassionforenhancing securitystandardshasnotonly strengthenedhisexpertisebutalso reinforcedhisbeliefincontinuous learningandteamwork.
Theseexperienceshaveshaped Mathieu'sleadershipphilosophy, drivinghiscommitmentto innovation,excellence,and collaborationatVigiTrust.By drawingfromtheinsightsoftop industryleaders,hecontinuesto leadbyexample—ensuringthat cybersecurityandriskmanagement evolvetomeetthechallengesofthe digitalage.
AVisionfortheFuture: ExpandingVigiTrust'sImpact
Mathieu'sfutureendeavorsare centeredonexpandingVigiTrust's roleasagloballeaderin cybersecurityandintegratedrisk management.Hisvisiongoes
beyondprovidingsecurity solutions—heseesVigiTrustasa thoughtleader,drivingcontinuous improvementandhelping organizationsnavigatetheeverchanginglandscapeofsecurity threatsandcompliance requirements.
Akeycomponentofthisvisionis thecontinuedenhancementofthe VigiTrustGlobalAdvisoryBoard. Byfosteringdeepercollaboration amongindustryexpertsworldwide, Mathieuaimstostayaheadof emergingtrends,providegreater insightstoclients,andstrengthen VigiTrust'spositioninthemarket. Moreimportantly,heenvisionsthis effortcontributingtothebroader advancementofcybersecurity standardsandbestpractices globally.
Onapersonallevel,Mathieu remainscommittedtocybersecurity awarenessandeducation.Heplans tofurtherhiscontributionstothe industrybypublishingkeyinsights, speakingatglobalconferences,and mentoringthenextgenerationof cybersecurityprofessionals.His goalistocontinuedrivingpositive changeandensuringthat organizationsandsecurity professionalsarewell-equippedto tacklefuturechallenges.
Advice for Future Leaders in Cybersecurity
Foraspiringleaderslookingtomakeanimpact,Mathieu Gorgeemphasizesafewkeyprinciples:
1. CommittoContinuousLearning
Incybersecurity—andanyrapidlyevolving industry—curiosityandlifelonglearningareessential. Stayinginformedaboutemergingtechnologies,evolving threats,andindustrytrendsprovidesastrongfoundation fornavigatingcomplexityandmakinginformed decisions.
2. EmbraceAdaptability
Changeisconstant,andsuccesscomesfromembracing challengesandbeingopentoinnovativesolutions. Leaderswhoremainflexibleandproactivecanturn obstaclesintoopportunitiesandstayaheadofthecurve.
3. PrioritizeNetworking&Collaboration
Buildingstrongrelationshipsiscrucialforprofessional growth.Engagingwithindustryexperts,participatingin professionalcommunities,andattendingconferencescan opendoorstovaluableinsightsandnewopportunities.A collaborativemindsethelpsinsolvingchallengesmore effectivelyandbuildingresilienceinafast-changing industry
Ultimately,leadership—especiallyincybersecurity—requires ablendofcontinualgrowth,adaptability,andstrong relationship-buildingskills.Byembodyingthesequalities, aspiringprofessionalscanmakeameaningfulimpact,drive innovation,andbuildasuccessful,future-proofcareer
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