Webinar - Building Stronger Networks: Resilience for a Secure and Sustainable Future

Chief Security Officer and Head of Security and Service Department in Wiener Linien. Michal established and developed the security organization to meet the requirements of a modern Chief Security Officer function. In this role, he is responsible for strategic security management and crisis management across the company. Prior to joining Wiener Linien, he spent 15 years as an officer in the Austrian Armed Forces, specializing in CBRN defense and strategic military intelligence, and also served at the Austrian Ministry of Defense. From 2023 he is also Chairman of the UITP Security Committee.

Antonio graduated in electrical and computer engineering and is working at Metro Lisboa since 1985. After several engineering and operational positions, he was Safety and Security Director from 2009 to 2026. Now he has the responsibility of the Metro network safety exploitation. Since 2010 he is teaching public transport relevant aspects in the post graduate course in safety and security management at Lisbon Autonomy University. He is a former Chairman of the UITP Security Committee.

I’m Paolo Mari, ESG & Sustainability Specialist at Trenitalia S.p.A. – FS Italiane Group, in the Strategy Directorate, since 2023. I lead sustainable procurement initiatives, GHG accounting and decarbonization pathways, and sustainability reporting aligned with GRI and ESRS frameworks. I develop and coordinate cross-departmental projects and Working Groups on climate change mitigation and adaptation, critical raw materials, and Sustainable Procurement to strengthen the ESG performance and due diligence of the corporate supply chain. I hold a Master’s in Business Economics and Management (Sapienza University) and a Master’s in Sustainable Development Jobs (Bicocca), with a background in sustainability consulting.

With over 20 years of experience in the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group, she specializes in environmental engineering, sustainable mobility, climate adaptation, and the integration of sustainability principles into rail operations and infrastructure development.