Christophe Barel

APAC Executive Leader | Strategic and GTM Advisor

Singapore

About

APAC Executive Leader with a proven track record driving growth and innovation across cybersecurity, technology, data and consulting Strategic and GTM Advisor Media-trained public speaker and senior industry spokesperson Deep, established C-suite network across APAC End-to-end P&L ownership and commercial leadership Accredited Director, Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Certified Organisational/Performance Coach, Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) Angel Investor

Experience

  • Strategic and GTM Advisor at Advisory
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Strategic and GTM Advisor to High-Growth Companies I’m also an Accredited Director in Singapore, equipped to: - Serve as a Non-Executive Director (NED) on boards of listed and private companies in Singapore - Uphold high standards of corporate governance and board excellence through strategic oversight - Drive sustainable growth by implementing robust risk management practices and fostering collaboration - Engage in continuous learning within the governance community to enhance board effectiveness

  • Strategic and Content Advisor at GovWare
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    https://www.govware.sg/

  • Council/Board Member at ASEAN FINTECH FORUM
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    https://asean-fintechforum.com/

  • Angel Investor/LP at Startups
    Jan 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing Director APAC at FS-ISAC
    Sep 2021 - Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    - Managed the operations and strategy of the FS-ISAC Regional Center - Managed P&L; part of the Global Leadership Team - Worked closely with the financial sector (financial institutions, insurance, exchanges, payment, fintech, crypto etc.), cybersecurity and tech vendors/partners, regulators/ central banks/government agencies, law enforcement, associations etc. - Drove engagement by developing, nurturing and growing information sharing and resilience within the region - Oversaw the growth of FS-ISAC by supporting marketing and business development activities - Led the APAC teams (new sales, account management, intel/research, business continuity/resilience, events, market heads) across various geographies - Public speaking engagements (media-trained)