About the IAPP

Leonard Ong is a cybersecurity leader with 24+ years of experience spanning telecommunications, banking, healthcare, and medical technology. As Director of the Cyber Defence Group & Chief Risk Office at Synapxe, he leads public healthcare sector initiatives in cyber policy, risk management, compliance, medical device & OT security, ERM, Data protection and cyber readiness..

Previously, he held senior cybersecurity roles at GE Healthcare, Nokia, Barclays Capital, and Fullerton Health. Leonard has also made significant contributions to ISACA, serving as Singapore Chapter President and International Board Member. He has held leadership roles in ASIS International, ISC2 Singapore, and AsiaDPO.

His industry impact has earned him prestigious global awards, including ISACA Hall of Fame (2020), ISC2 Global Achievement Award (Lifetime, 2024), AISP Cybersecurity Award (2024), and CSO30 & CIO100 Honoree (2021-2023). Leonard was also recognized for the Best Team of the Year (IDC, 2024).

Beyond corporate leadership, he is dedicated to cybersecurity advocacy, training, and innovation. He holds a Master of Computing from NUS, is a Fellow of the Singapore Computer Society (FSCS), and a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP, IAPP).

Recognized for inspirational leadership, Leonard continues to shape cybersecurity policy and risk management in public healthcare and beyond.