Nicolas is a Partner and Global Head of Threat Intelligence within the firm's Digital Risks practice. He leads a global intelligence capability that combines online threat intelligence with strategic risk advisory to help clients understand who is targeting them, why and what they should do about it.
His expertise spans strategic cyber threat assessments, board and executive briefings, managed threat intelligence programs, person-of-interest analysis and online threat monitoring, utilizing open source, deep and dark web and technical and human intelligence sources.
Nicolas works with global financial institutions, technology companies, critical infrastructure operators, aerospace and defense organizations, energy companies, government agencies and multilaterals. A major focus of his work is the application of AI and emerging technologies to optimize intelligence collection, triage and analysis.
Recent engagements include:
- Leading a board-level cyber threat and resilience briefing for a FTSE-listed aerospace and defense group, focusing on how geopolitical competition, state-sponsored espionage, ransomware, supply chain compromise, AI-enabled threats, quantum risk and regulatory pressure are reshaping the sector
- Leading a strategic assessment for a global critical infrastructure technology company on digital sovereignty, technology fragmentation and reliance on US-dominated ecosystems, helping frame decisions on resilience, localization and governance
- Designing and building a large-scale managed threat intelligence and 24/7 threat triage capability for a global technology company after a crisis involving direct threats to executives
- Designing and supporting a managed threat intelligence and person-of-interest program for a global investment institution, combining embedded resources and continuous monitoring
Nicolas holds an MA (Hons) in International Relations and Management from the University of St Andrews and an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe. He is a CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager (CCTIM). He is a native French speaker and fluent in English.