About

Global CISO | OT Security Specialist | Chartered Engineer

Senior cybersecurity executive with over 15 years of experience securing complex IT/OT environments across critical national infrastructure and regulated sectors internationally. Currently serving as Group CISO for a multinational organization operating in energy, utilities, and industrial automation across 5 countries.

Deep expertise in aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, managing multi-disciplinary security teams, and advising C-suite executives on global risk, compliance, and emerging AI governance challenges. Proven track record of developing proprietary cybersecurity maturity models and presenting directly with executive leadership on budget, resource allocation, and risk acceptance.

Core Competencies:

• Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems security (PLC, SCADA, distributed systems)
• International regulatory compliance (ISO 27001/42001, NIST SP 800-53, IEC 62443, NIS2)
• AI risk governance and EU AI Act alignment
• Cross-border security program development for continuous-availability environments (24×7×365)
• Team leadership and multi-disciplinary security architecture (IT Security, Risk & Compliance, Incident Response)
• Government regulatory engagement and international treaty obligation compliance

Qualifications:

• MSc Advanced Security and Digital Forensics (Distinction) – NCSC-certified programme
• MEng Electronic and Communication Engineering
• CISM Certified
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Full Member of IET and BCS

Notable Achievements:

• Authored industry-leading OT cybersecurity guidance integrated into control system design processes
• First-place winner at NATO-level cyber exercise representing UK critical infrastructure
• Designed and implemented OT/IT development systems audited for ISO 27001 compliance