Alix Appeleyil

Alix Appeleyil is a Senior Technical Product Manager at the PCI Security Standards Council, where she leads the Mobile and Device standards portfolio and plays a pivotal role in managing the global Lab Management Program. She drives the strategic development and delivery of critical standards, including PCI MPoC, SPoC, CPoC, PTS POI, and HSM, focused on advancing secure, scalable payment technologies and ensuring comprehensive program execution. Working closely with recognized laboratories, payment brands, solution providers, and technology vendors, Alix champions technical alignment, strong governance, and practical implementation strategies. Her leadership is key to enabling the secure adoption of innovative payment solutions in a rapidly evolving threat environment. With a robust background in cybersecurity, product strategy, and risk management, Alix holds CISSP certification along with Master’s degrees in Computer Applications and Business Administration. Outside of her profession