As Digital, Cybersecurity & AI Policy Advocate at FME, the NL trade association for the technological (manufacturing) industry, Marlou bridges the gap between tech, policy, research and industry. She translates complex EU and NL digital legislation into practical guidance for industry while advising policy makers on creating regulations that are effective, practical and implementable. Marlou serves on the Cyber Resilience Act Expert Group of the European Commission. She has a background in geopolitics, (cyber) conflict and governance, digital security innovations and security & privacy awareness.
