Swiss & EU Compliance

About Abilene Advisors

We exist to help organizations navigate a world of growing regulatory pressure and cyber threats. With decades of experience, we don't just audit and certify—we empower you with frameworks, training, and tools so that compliance becomes strength. And we live by the same rules we set: we are ISO-certified ourselves. At Abilene Advisors, your resilience, trust, and growth is our shared purpose.

35+Years Experience
15Expert Advisors
ISO 27001Certified

Our Mission

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We provide advisory and training services, perform audits and assessments in Information Security, Cyber Security, Business Continuity, Corporate Resilience and Compliance to international regulations, standards and best practices (GDPR, QHSE).

Trust & Reliability
Expert Knowledge
Partnership Approach

Our Story

We are based in Switzerland in the lakeside town of Morges close to Geneva. Our advisors operate in Europe, North America, the Middle East and South-East Asia offering their expertise to decision makers in the banking sector, multinational industries, international organisations and public authorities.

We practice what we preach. We are ISO 27001:2022 certified and have implemented our best practices in cybersecurity, business continuity and data protection in our own company. We don't just audit and certify—we empower you with frameworks, training, and tools so that compliance becomes strength.

We talk the talk and walk the walk! Our team of senior advisors and experts brings together over 30 years of experience from regulatory bodies, consulting firms, and industry leaders to deliver the highest quality advice possible. At Abilene Advisors, your resilience, trust, and growth is our shared purpose.

Our Values

The principles that guide our approach to compliance consulting

Expert Knowledge

Our team maintains the highest certifications and continuously updates their expertise to provide cutting-edge compliance guidance.

Partnership Approach

We work as an extension of your team, building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and shared success.

Practical Implementation

We focus on real-world solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing operations and business processes.

Swiss-EU Bridge

We understand the unique challenges of Swiss businesses operating in the EU market and provide targeted solutions.

Trust & Reliability

We build trust through transparency, consistent delivery, and proven methodologies that stand the test of time.

Innovation

We stay ahead of regulatory changes and leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver forward-thinking compliance solutions.

Our Expert Team

Meet the senior advisors who guide our clients to compliance success

Henri HAENNI - Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance

Henri HAENNI

Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance

Henri helps organizations achieve regulatory compliance and operational resilience through strategic advisory and tactical implementation services. He designs governance frameworks and conducts regulatory impact assessments for Swiss and European organizations facing complex compliance requirements including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, DORA, and operational resilience mandates. Henri leads ISO standards implementation projects, gap analysis, and remediation planning, helping clients achieve certification success and audit readiness. His expertise in operational resilience supports DORA compliance and incident response planning, ensuring organizations can maintain business continuity during disruptions. Additionally, Henri serves as a lecturer at Sorbonne University Paris 1 and delivers executive training programs for board-level audiences.

Areas of Expertise

Governance Framework DesignRegulatory Impact AssessmentGap Analysis & Remediation PlanningISO Standards ImplementationOperational Resilience (DORA)Incident Response PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementRisk ManagementCrisis Management

Credentials

ISO 22301 Lead ImplementerISO 22301 Lead AuditorISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27005 Risk ManagerEBIOS Risk ManagerISO 27701 Lead ImplementerISO 27035 Lead Incident ManagerISO 31000 Lead Risk ManagerISO 37301 Lead ImplementerISO 20400 Lead ManagerLead Crisis ManagerPECB Certified TrainerDRI CBCP CertifiedMBCI
Alexis HIRSCHHORN - Expert in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management and Governance

Alexis HIRSCHHORN

Expert in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management and Governance

Alexis leads ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 implementation projects for organizations preparing for certification, delivering tactical implementation services that integrate governance frameworks seamlessly into daily operations. He specializes in control implementation and process automation, ensuring audit readiness and successful ISO certifications through structured implementation methodologies. Alexis provides internal audit support and readiness services, helping clients navigate certification processes with confidence. As a Management Systems Certified Lead Auditor, he brings extensive expertise in information security, cloud security, and governance frameworks.

Areas of Expertise

ISO Standards ImplementationGovernance Framework DesignControl Implementation & Process AutomationInternal Audit Support & ReadinessInformation Security ManagementCloud SecurityAI Governance (ISO 42001)Risk ManagementCertification Preparation

Credentials

ISO 22301 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead AuditorCISSP®CISM®ISO 27701 Lead AuditorCCSP®CISA®ISO 42001 Lead ImplementerCertified Artificial Intelligence ProfessionalPECB Certified TrainerPECB MS Certifying Auditor 27001/27701/22301
Géraldine RAYET - International Program Management & Business Continuity Expert

Géraldine RAYET

International Program Management & Business Continuity Expert

Géraldine specializes in designing and implementing integrated risk and compliance roadmaps that align organizational strategy with regulatory requirements. She leads strategic planning initiatives and operational integration services, helping organizations embed compliance into daily operations. Géraldine's expertise in business continuity management connects directly to incident response planning and operational resilience, ensuring clients achieve seamless compliance integration across multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Areas of Expertise

Integrated Risk & Compliance RoadmapsStrategic PlanningOperational IntegrationIncident Response PlanningBusiness Continuity ManagementCompliance Program ManagementProcess IntegrationMulticultural Team Leadership

Credentials

ISO 45001 Lead ImplementerAMBCIPECB Certified TrainerISO 22301 Lead ImplementerISO 9001 Lead ImplementerISO 14001 Lead Implementer
Jean MUNYARUGERERO - Information Security & Business Continuity Trainer

Jean MUNYARUGERERO

Information Security & Business Continuity Trainer

Jean is a passionate Information Security and Business Continuity trainer specializing in tactical implementation services including training, exercises, and awareness programs. He provides internal audit support and readiness services, helping organizations prepare for ISO certifications through gap analysis and remediation planning. With hands-on experience auditing, designing and implementing management systems across finance, cloud services, software engineering, public sector, and NGOs, Jean helps clients achieve certification success and sustained compliance.

Areas of Expertise

Training, Exercises & Awareness ProgramsInternal Audit Support & ReadinessGap Analysis & Remediation PlanningISO Standards ImplementationInformation Security TrainingBusiness ContinuityManagement Systems AuditingRisk ManagementCybersecurity

Credentials

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerCISM®ISO 27005 Risk ManagerCISA®NIST Cybersecurity ProfessionalPECB Trainer Certificate
Laura Menétrey - Data Protection & Information Security Legal Expert

Laura Menétrey

Data Protection & Information Security Legal Expert

Laura is a specialized legal expert in data protection, privacy law, and information security regulations providing strategic advisory services to organizations navigating complex regulatory landscapes. She leads regulatory impact assessments to help clients understand GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and Swiss nDSG requirements, while delivering tactical implementation services including data mapping and data flow analysis, policy and procedure development, and regulatory reporting support. Laura's expertise ensures clients achieve compliance readiness and audit success across Swiss and European regulatory environments.

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Impact AssessmentData Mapping & Data Flow AnalysisPolicy & Procedure DevelopmentRegulatory Reporting & Filing SupportStrategic AdvisoryGDPR ComplianceNIS2 ComplianceDORA ComplianceData ProtectionPrivacy LawLegal AdvisoryRegulatory Compliance

Credentials

LLM in Data Protection LawCertified GDPR PractitionerInformation Security Laws SpecialistPrivacy Law SpecialistISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Jean-Emmanuel Rodriguez - Senior Advisor

Jean-Emmanuel Rodriguez

Senior Advisor

Jean-Emmanuel supports Abilene Advisors' tactical implementation and operational integration services, focusing on vendor and third-party risk management, compliance technology selection and integration, and regulatory reporting support. He assists clients with gap analysis, policy development, and implementation project management, ensuring successful delivery of compliance frameworks and operational integration that embed compliance into daily business operations.

Areas of Expertise

Vendor & Third-Party Risk ManagementCompliance Technology Selection & IntegrationRegulatory Reporting & Filing SupportGap Analysis & Remediation PlanningPolicy & Procedure DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisImplementation Support

Credentials

Business AdministrationProject Management CertificationClient Relations SpecialistImplementation ExpertISO 27001 Lead ImplementerNIS 2 Lead Implementer
Bénédicte SÉVIN ALLOUET - Director, Service Delivery

Bénédicte SÉVIN ALLOUET

Director, Service Delivery

Bénédicte brings over 15 years of project and team management expertise in international environments, with a specialized focus on partnerships management and service delivery excellence. Certified from I.S.I.T. Paris in international relations and multilingual communications, she excels in coordinating complex, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams across global organizations. Bénédicte leads end-to-end project supervision including implementations, audits, and diverse compliance projects, while driving business process reengineering initiatives that deliver measurable results. Her trilingual capabilities and administrative expertise ensure seamless project coordination and stakeholder engagement across international markets.

Areas of Expertise

Project & Team ManagementPartnerships ManagementService DeliveryEnd-to-End Project SupervisionImplementation ManagementCompliance Project CoordinationBusiness Process ReengineeringQuality InsuranceMulticultural Team LeadershipMulti-Activity PlanningInternational RelationsStakeholder EngagementInformation SecurityPlanningPerformance MonitoringTeam CoordinationResource Management

Credentials

ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerI.S.I.T. Paris - International RelationsTrilingual Administrative DegreeProject Coordination Specialist

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30-minute consultation
Senior advisors
ISO 27001 certified
15Expert Advisors
35+Years Experience
ISO 42001Certified