Muhammad Emal Khan

Muhammad Emal Khan is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Lidl with over 16 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Information Security, Systems Auditing, and Process Improvement. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing robust security programs that align with organizational strategy and strengthen cyber resilience. Throughout his career, Muhammad has led the successful implementation of PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SOC 2 across multiple industries, including financial services and service providers, collaborating with teams across 5 continents and 14 countries. He also spearheaded the "Human Firewall" security awareness and training initiative, fostering a strong culture of security within organisations. Passionate about advancing IT governance policies and driving innovation in security programs, Muhammad focuses on reducing exposure, increasing awareness, and building resilient governance frameworks that enhance org