Patrik Priess is an accomplished information security professional with extensive experience in the IT sector. Currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at Scandinavian Tobacco Group since April 2019, Patrik previously held the role of IT Operations Manager at TOP-TOY A/S from September 2016 to April 2019. Prior experience includes consulting roles at Kompetera A/S and Dataguard.dk, the latter of which Patrik owned, specializing in hardware and software support for small and medium-sized businesses. Earlier roles include positions as a System Consultant at Syskon Solutions A/S and various service consultancy roles. Patrik began a career in IT as a Technician at Compare Support and holds a degree as an IT-Supporter from MIF, completed between 1998 and 2001.