Defence Leaders

Senior Consultant Land Advisory Group

EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

Finabel has been listed as a Public Partner of the EU Space ISAC, which held its General Assembly on 20 September.
The main objective of the EU SPACE ISAC is to enhance the security and resilience of the space sector by raising awareness and developing the expertise of its Members. The initiative will engage the industry, public sector institutions and academia and act as a network-based information-sharing platform, connecting its Participants in a trusted environment.
The EU SPACE ISAC will serve as the primary communication channel for the space sector regarding security-related information and the sharing of best practices. It will support the development of relevant knowledge, services, and resources to enable Members to prevent, tackle, and mitigate security challenges more effectively and efficiently.

Strategic Advisor

Finabel - The European Land Force Commanders Organisation

Taking care of the management and the daily business of the organisation, under supervision of the country holding the presidency.

Director

Senior Subject Matter Expert Cyber Defense

Deputy Chief

NATO Land Operations Working Group (LOWG)

Member Research Development

NATO

Contracting Specialist

With over 30 years of experience in the defence domain, I am the Director of Finabel HQ, the European Land Force Commanders Organisation, where I lead the management and daily business of the organisation. I am also the organisation's international representative. My strategic planning, leadership, and negotiation skills have been honed through my previous roles at Belgian Defence and NATO.

My passion for military interoperability guides my mission to enhance collaboration and mutual understanding among European land forces. I am actively involved in several NATO and EU working groups, where I contribute to international cooperation and effective dialogue on defence policies and issues. I also represent Finabel on a broader stage as a Senior Subject Matter Expert on Cyber Defence. I am dedicated to driving innovation, promoting efficient communication, and ensuring a unified and robust defence system for Europe. I welcome the opportunity to connect with anyone who shares my interests and goals.

Mario Blokken

“I bring clarity and strategic alignment to complex public-sector challenges by bridging economic insight with operational execution. With a deep understanding of Berlin’s institutional landscape and a strong network across stakeholders, I help translate policy into action—ensuring that our solutions are not only technically sound but also contextually relevant. My strength lies in connecting the dots between regulatory frameworks, partner ecosystems, and mission outcomes—always with a focus on trust, impact, and long-term value.

I believe in great people and great ideas that can change the world. On that path, we need passion, persistence, a growth mindset, focus, and the belief that everything is possible. These values guide my work every day.”

As an Industry Advisor in the Worldwide Public Sector for Defense & Intelligence, I support governments, defense organizations, and defense-oriented companies in addressing their most pressing challenges, including:

Leveraging cloud, AI, and ML to enhance command and control, improve situational awareness, and enable better decision-making.
Optimizing defense capabilities while reducing costs through smarter management of logistics, IT, procurement, and infrastructure.
Strengthening cyber resilience by shaping international standards, conducting research, and guiding regulatory development.
To do this effectively, I combine deep domain knowledge, functional expertise, and industry experience to co-create tailored solutions that meet each client’s mission-critical objectives.”

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