Cybersecurity
10 industrial control system security experts
These ten professionals have led or worked on operational technology and industrial control system security inside operating companies. A reader can learn how they build and run security programs for industrial control systems and plant networks.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anil Gopaul B.Eng, CISSP, GICSP, MCIIS, MIET, OT Cyber
LinkedInExperience: Head of Industrial Control Systems Security · QatarEnergy
Head of Industrial Control Systems Security at QatarEnergy since 2023 and former Head of Operational Technology (OT) Security at DS Smith (2022–2023). The profile says Gopaul worked for BP in various capacities, including as an Industrial Control Engineer (Subsea & Topsides) in Trinidad, the UK and India.
Clark Liu
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager OT Security · GALLO
Senior Manager OT Security at GALLO since 2025 and former Operational Technology Engineer at Antora Energy (2024–2025). Former Cybersecurity Senior Manager OT, ICS, Critical Infrastructure, Power and Utilities at EY (2018–2024) and Risk Advisor at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (2014–2018). The profile mentions Securing SCADA and lists NERC CIP under specialties.
Daniel Crespo
LinkedInExperience: Director of OT and Control, Cybersecurity Leadership · Repsol
Director of OT and Control, Cybersecurity Leadership at Repsol since 2026. Former Senior PCN OT Cybersecurity Cloud Lead at Chevron (2022–2026) and former Senior Lead System OT Cybersecurity Engineer at ExxonMobil (2018–2022). The profile says Crespo started in the field, commissioning DCS systems and building HMI screens for chemical plants, before moving into cybersecurity.
Foad Godarzy
LinkedInExperience: AVP of IT, OT and Information Security · Pattern Energy
AVP of IT, OT and Information Security at Pattern Energy since 2025, where the profile says Godarzy oversees IT, OT and information security teams and strengthened NERC CIP compliance. Former Head of IT and OT Canada at ENGIE (2016–2021) and Sr. Director of Operational Technology at Fortinet (2021–2024).
Jason Collins, CISSP
LinkedInExperience: Director, OT Cyber Security · Phillips 66
Former Director, OT Cyber Security at Phillips 66 (2021–2025) and former Process Controls Systems Engineer there (2019–2020). Cybersecurity Manager at Williams since 2026, and former Senior Manager, Cybersecurity at Caterpillar Inc. (2025–2026). The profile describes a leader in operational and information technology in the energy industry.
Kalpesh Solanki
LinkedInExperience: OT Cyber Security Manager · TAQA Distribution
OT Cyber Security Manager at TAQA Distribution since 2022. The profile says Solanki heads the OT Cyber Security department at Abu Dhabi Distribution Company and describes a background in the oil and gas and electric utility sectors. Former Technical Operations Manager at Nozomi Networks (2017–2022).
Nrusingha Padhy
LinkedInExperience: Global Head - Industrial Cybersecurity · Visteon Corporation
Global Head - Industrial Cybersecurity at Visteon Corporation since 2025, where the profile describes building the OT cybersecurity strategy, selecting OT security tools, and developing disaster recovery and business continuity plans per site. Former Global SME (Sr.Manager) - OT ICS Cybersecurity at Viatris (2023–2025).
Rob Mims
LinkedInExperience: Director, Electric OT Security Operations CISO, Southern Company Gas · Southern Company
Former Director, Electric OT Security Operations CISO, Southern Company Gas at Southern Company (2007–2024) and Executive Director, Security Operations & Incident Response at Southern Company since 2024. Former Managing Director, Cybersecurity lead at AGL Resources (2007–2016). The profile describes leading enterprise security, IT/OT convergence and incident response for regulated and industrial environments.
Russell Richardson
LinkedInExperience: Director of OT Security and Cybersecurity Architecture · Duke Energy Corporation
Former Director of OT Security and Cybersecurity Architecture (2022) and Sr. Manager Cybersecurity, IT OT Integration (2018–2022) at Duke Energy Corporation, and former IT Manager II, Critical Infrastructure Operations there (2015–2016). VP & Chief Security Officer at Calpine since 2022.
Shuy Zur
LinkedInExperience: Head of IT OT Security Architecture Specialists Department · IEC - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ
Former Head of IT OT Security Architecture Specialists Department at Israel Electric Corporation (2022–2026), Acting Chief Security Officer, Head of cyber sector there (2025–2026), and Head of Cyber Sector and Organizational CISO there since 2026. Former ICS & Information Security Manager at Sdema Group (2013–2015). The profile cites experience in OT and ICS security.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's operating environment to yours, since securing a power grid, a refinery and a factory floor involves different control systems, regulations and outage tolerances. Ask whether the person came to OT security from control engineering or from IT security, because that shapes how they balance safety, uptime and security controls.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you get an accurate inventory of the control systems and devices on a plant network?
- 02Where do you draw the line between IT and OT networks, and how do you enforce it?
- 03How do you patch or protect control systems that cannot be taken offline?
Reaching industrial control system security experts
How can I contact one of these industrial control system security experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including QatarEnergy, GALLO and Repsol, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach industrial control system security experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
This is a professional research starting point based on business profile data retrieved on . Titles and companies reflect that source snapshot and may describe past or present roles. Check the linked profiles for current details. Inclusion does not imply Instant Expert membership or availability.
Request a correction or removal