CRANIUM

What we do: CRANIUM specializes in helping organizations manage their data in a compliant, secure, and organized manner. Their core expertise includes privacy, data protection, information security, data management, data governance, data compliance, AI governance, AI compliance, and GDPR. They offer pragmatic, tailored solutions such as outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, privacy consulting, operational support, and security awareness training. CRANIUM serves international clients across various industries, focusing on creating a culture resilient to security attacks by changing employee behavior and integrating data governance into business processes.

Where we are located: CRANIUM is headquartered in Zaventem, Belgium, with additional offices in Hasselt and Ghent, Belgium, and operations extending into the Netherlands.

Short history: Founded in 2016 by Alex van Cauwenbergh and Bavo Van den Heuvel, CRANIUM initially focused on applied privacy before expanding into information security and data management. Key milestones include the 2019 spin-out of RESPONSUM, a SaaS privacy and data management platform, the 2020 acquisition of White Wire, a privacy and security consultancy with healthcare expertise, and expansion with new offices and leadership appointments in 2021 and 2022.

Organization & culture: CRANIUM employs over 70 consultants and experts, fostering an international organization that recruits, develops, and retains top talent. The company culture emphasizes values such as a passion for winning balanced with a passion for people, aiming to create real added value for customers through behavior change and expert guidance across business, legal, and IT domains.

Recent developments: CRANIUM has recently expanded into AI governance and security through Cranium AI, offering unified AI security, third-party risk management, and compliance solutions for enterprise AI ecosystems. The company is recognized for leadership in digital protection and cybersecurity in 2025.