About the expert

Stanislav Kazanov

Head of GRC, Cybersecurity & Sustainability

Stanislav Kazanov is a technology leader specializing in governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and data-driven sustainability. In his role as Head of GRC, Cybersecurity & Sustainability, he is responsible for designing and governing secure, compliant, and resilient technology environments while ensuring that sustainability objectives are embedded into core systems, architectures, and processes.

With a strong technical background in data engineering and software development, Stanislav operates at the intersection of security engineering, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility. His work focuses on translating complex regulatory, cyber, and ESG requirements into practical, measurable, and technically sound solutions that scale across organizations.

Areas of expertise

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Cybersecurity strategy and cyber risk management
Data engineering & big data platforms
Secure software and system architecture
ESG frameworks & sustainability governance
Data-driven KPIs and control frameworks
Technical leadership & stakeholder communication

Experience overview

Stanislav’s career foundation lies in hands-on engineering, where he designed, built, and governed enterprise-grade data pipelines and platforms. His work emphasized system reliability, data integrity, security controls, and performance monitoring, supported by rigorous KPI tracking and operational metrics. This technical depth now underpins his approach to governance, risk, and security at scale.

In his current role, Stanislav leads cross-functional initiatives that integrate cybersecurity, compliance, and sustainability into unified governance frameworks. He supports organizations in aligning technology stacks with regulatory requirements (including security and ESG obligations), implementing cyber risk management practices, and embedding sustainability considerations into software development lifecycles and data architectures.

His responsibilities span defining control frameworks, assessing technical and cyber risks, establishing measurable environmental and security KPIs, and ensuring that both sustainability and cybersecurity are treated as first-class engineering and governance concerns rather than afterthoughts.

What distinguishes Stanislav is his ability to bridge deep technical execution with high-level governance and risk strategy, ensuring that security, compliance, and sustainability deliver tangible, auditable outcomes.

Hobbies and interests

Outside of work, Stanislav maintains a structured fitness routine, including swimming and strength training. He is also active in music production, combining creativity with technical precision in his home studio. Additionally, he regularly speaks at industry events, sharing insights on cybersecurity, data engineering, governance, and sustainable technology.

Thought Leadership

Pharma Days

Digital Intelligence in Green Drug Manufacturing

Speaking engagements

PHARMAP 2025, Berlin — "Data-Driven Sustainability in Pharma"

External publications

Cyfrowe bliźniaki – siła napędowa innowacji — article for “Rzeczpospolita: ESG w praktyce”, April 2025

Supply chain decarbonization & supplier engagement (Scope-3 reduction)

Blog articles

Blog

Considerations for implementing sustainability in banking

Banks that lead on ESG win investor trust, regulatory clarity, and a clear edge over lagging competitors.

Stanislav Kazanov

Jul 30, 2025

Blog

Sustainability & ESG: differences and specifics

Learn what ESG and sustainability mean for business: key differences, reporting rules, and compliance tips.

Stanislav Kazanov

Feb 24, 2025

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