Panelist : Kantcho Manahov (NxC International)

Kantcho Manahov is a co-founder and President of NXCI, a firm specializing in managed services, transformation, and consulting in cybersecurity and cloud computing. NXCI is recognized for supporting leading organizations in finance, real estate, aerospace, and the public sector.

With over 30 years of experience, Kantcho is a trusted strategist and advisor, known for designing secure, scalable IT solutions that deliver measurable impact on cost, compliance, and customer experience. Under his leadership, NXCI has led cybersecurity programs, cloud transformations, and managed services for clients with critical business challenges.

He has overseen enterprise-scale cloud security deployments on Azure, AWS, and GCP, integrating DevSecOps practices, Zero Trust frameworks, and regulatory compliance strategies. His expertise spans SOC2 compliance, alignment with ISO 27001/27701 standards, DORA compliance, AI-aligned governance, and secure development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

A former Vice President at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization – United Nations), Kantcho also held senior executive roles at KPMG and National Bank of Canada, where he led global teams, negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts, and authored foundational security documents.

Certified in SAFE Agile, AWS, Azure, and Microsoft technologies, he continues to shape the future of enterprise cloud architecture and cybersecurity. Kantcho combines deep technical knowledge with strategic vision—championing innovation, resilience, and customer-centric transformation across borders and industries.