Sergey Komarov - Director Group Cybersecurity

Q: Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Stuttgart, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Director Group Cybersecurity at Boerse Stuttgart Group .

Q: What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for Boerse Stuttgart Group , Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH , and Mercedes-Benz Bank AG .

Q: Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Project Management .

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Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Germany

Director Group Cybersecurity

Boerse Stuttgart Group

Establishing cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler
Implementing IAGM, SOC, SIEM, PAM, EDR, Cloudflare Zero Trust (ZTNA, CASB, DLP), including concepts, tool or service selection, procurement and operations
Developing and implementing the cloud security strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP) under regulatory requirements (DORA, NIST, ISO 27001) and zero trust architecture
Operating cyber security services: vulnerability management, pentesting, red/blue teaming, encryption, cloud security monitoring, PAM, hardening hybrid IT systems
Defining and implementing the cyber security framework & roadmap (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)
Building automated processes to increase efficiency (>30%) and audit readiness according to §44 KWG
Efficiency gains: cost reductions (–15%) through service, provider and license optimization
KPI/KRI dashboards for top management reporting
Chairing the Cyber Security Steering Board, coordinating local CISOs, 'Security by Design' in agile projects, including AI-based solutions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

Germany

Head of Cybersecurity

Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH

Introducing the IT framework for the first line of defense
Implementing SOC, SIEM, pentests, vulnerability management (on-prem & Azure Cloud), including concepts, tool or service selection, procurement and operations
Establishing IT service continuity management processes
Building and leading the cyber security operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (BAIT, ZAIT)
Automated KPI-based application security reporting
Introducing DevSecOps methods
Security for AI-based internal portals
Leading cross-functional teams

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

Germany

Manager IT-Security

Mercedes-Benz Bank AG

Leading IT security operations (BaFin/KWG §44, GDPR)
Implementing security projects
Security support for all IT-related projects in the company
Implementing next-gen firewalls, web proxies, and vulnerability management
Establishing and leading the IT security committee, reporting to the board

Jan 2008 - Dec 2015

8 years

Russian Federation

Head of IT and ISO

Mercedes-Benz Russia SAO

Developing processes and taking responsibility for IT governance, ITSM, EAM, and service delivery
Implementing SAP security (SoD, SSO)
Implementing a custom IAGM system (requirements, development, operations)
Leading security architecture and infrastructure projects
Training in IT security & project management
Project to improve information security (ISO 27002)
Setting up IT for three new joint venture companies

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Russian Federation

CIO

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Leading IT strategy, planning, budgeting, contract management, and team leadership
Executing the Chrysler carve-out: building the IT infrastructure and application environment for Chrysler Russia and migrating users and data
IT infrastructure projects: setting up IT infrastructure for new sites, establishing an in-house data center, including BCM/ITSCM framework
Developing application landscapes and IT governance for new joint ventures Daimler/KAMAZ and Daimler/GAZ

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Russian Federation

Remote

IT Infrastructure Manager / Vice CIO

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Introducing IT standards
Developing infrastructure for remote offices
Managing outsourcing
Cost and performance optimization

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Russian Federation

System Administrator

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Managing IT operations at a single site
Migrating NT4.0 to Windows 2000, Novell to Active Directory
Building the IT infrastructure (including data center) at the company's new central location: MB Plaza Moscow

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (18 years) and Banking and Finance (11 years).

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (24 years) and Project Management (16 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native).

How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sergey be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sergey would be well-suited for roles such as: Director Group Cybersecurity, Head of Cybersecurity, Manager IT-Security.

What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Director Group Cybersecurity at Boerse Stuttgart Group.

What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for Boerse Stuttgart Group, Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH, and Mercedes-Benz Bank AG.

Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Project Management.

Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Automotive.

Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Project Management.

What is the availability of Sergey?

Sergey is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sergey?

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