Peter Hacker

Peter Hacker is a Swiss entrepreneur and globally recognised expert who specialises in digital change, cybercrime and cyber security, translating complex technological threats into clear strategic guidance for boards and leadership teams. With two decades of innovation and risk leadership across financial services and technology sectors, he co-founded Distinction Global and has delivered over 250 presentations across 80 countries, advising organisations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East. His multilingual keynotes demystify cyber risks, blockchain and disruptive technologies through bespoke simulations and real-world case studies, equipping audiences with practical strategies to prepare for and respond proactively to security breaches at board level.

Over the past six years, Peter Hacker has delivered more than 250 presentations across 80 countries, translating the complexities of cyber threats into actionable strategies for boards and leadership teams worldwide. The Swiss entrepreneur and author co-founded Distinction Global, an independent observatory focused on cyber security and innovation, after two decades spent in leadership roles across risk advisory, insurance and broking firms in Zurich, London, New York and Singapore. His multilingual fluency in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese enables him to connect with diverse international audiences, addressing the real threats that cybercrime, disruption and emerging technologies pose to organisations of every scale and sector.

Peter's career has spanned the broader financial services, communications, media and technology sectors, with particular focus on advising top management at leading global companies, midcap niche players and risk stakeholders within financial institutions. His advisory mandates centre on innovation requirements, regulatory frameworks and cyber risk management at board and investment committee level, with expertise extending across blockchain, insurtech and fintech. Having successfully advised B2C and B2B clients throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East, Peter combines global perspective with deep technical knowledge, grounded in years of hands-on risk and technology leadership experience. His work reflects a commitment to thinking beyond conventional approaches, positioning him as an internationally sought-after voice on digital change and the strategic implications of disruptive technologies.

Peter's keynotes demystify digitalisation, disruption, crypto-technology and the risks and opportunities emerging from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He creates bespoke presentations that simulate cyber attacks specific to each client's organisation, using first-hand examples, case studies and videos to illustrate vulnerabilities and response strategies. Audiences leave equipped with practical understanding of how to prepare for and respond proactively to security breaches, with clarity on the distinctive ways to protect their organisations at the highest decision-making levels. His dynamic and insightful approach ensures that complex technological threats become accessible, empowering leaders to make informed, confident choices in an era of relentless digital transformation. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, Peter continues to advance digital security initiatives, helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with strategic foresight and resilience.