Keynotes
Be inspired by industry thought leaders as the SUSECON keynotes help you reimagine the possible, innovate without limits and secure your future.
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Overview
SUSECON 2025 keynotes will be headlined by our executive team delivering insightful and informative messages, and laying out our company direction for the future. In addition, be inspired by Col. Nicole Malachowski as she provides insights gained from personal experience regarding leadership, pushing boundaries and thriving in high-pressure environments!
Dirk-Peter “DP” van Leeuwen Chief Executive Officer, SUSE
Prior to joining SUSE, DP worked at Red Hat for 18 years, holding a number of senior executive positions. Additionally, DP holds qualifications from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and Harvard Business School. He lives in Switzerland and continues to program using open source code as a hobby.
Dr. Thomas Di Giacomo Chief Technology and Product Officer, SUSE
Thomas leads SUSE’s global Office of the CTO as well as Product and Solution Management. He is also responsible for driving and guiding SUSE's current and future technology and solutions. Thomas holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Geneva, and lives in Switzerland.
Col. Nicole Malachowski USAF Pilot (Ret.), motivational speaker
Nicole made history as the first female pilot to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds, breaking barriers in military aviation. Over her illustrious career, Nicole logged more than 2,300 flight hours and served in multiple combat missions. Now, as a motivational speaker, she shares her experiences in leadership, resilience, pushing boundaries and thriving in high-pressure situations.
