“The cybersecurity landscape is evolving extremely rapidly, which makes it impossible to keep up with all the changes in laws and regulations. That is what motivated us to join the Cybersecurity Coalition, to share our experiences and contribute to shaping the cybersecurity ecosystem. In return, we receive extremely valuable advice from the other members. Together we facilitate and stimulate talent, education, awareness and innovation.”
The European Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence is a major development for the Belgian ecosystem
RHEA Group is a systems engineering company headquartered in Belgium, with a strategic focus on both space and cyber. The Group provides bespoke engineering solutions, systems development and security services to critical infrastructures, mainly in the space, defence and security sectors. Pascal Rogiest, Chief Commercial Officer of RHEA Group, explains how the organisation expanded its initial DNA of space to include cyber, and why it is taking part in the Cyber Security Coalition.
Aerospace PhD engineer Pascal Rogiest spent the first 20 years of his career working for SES, the world’s leading satellite telecommunications network provider. “As a satellite engineer, I worked on technical aspects and operations, such as satellite launches. I gradually took on a more commercial role within the company, eventually becoming Vice President responsible for Mergers and Acquisitions for the SES Group.”
In 2015, Pascal changed profession, and stepped into the field of cybersecurity. “I had the opportunity to join LuxTrust, the equivalent of itsme in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. After only three months as the International Business Developer, I became CEO of the company, and turned this local player into an international reference. Within five years, we doubled our staff and turnover.” Longing to return to his first passion, and with his background in space and cyber, Pascal then found an ideal fit with the DNA and strategy of RHEA Group, where he currently holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer.
