An experienced and consummate security leader, with over 20 years’ experience championing Information Security, and IT Compliance best practices throughout Europe, Middle East & South Africa.As the Information Security Leader for EMEA, I was responsible for operational security, cyber security and policy direction throughout 20+ countries for $30 billion organisations.Accountable for the strategy and delivery of information security, cyber security, I am motivated in delivering results that add measurable value, through considered and tactical planning; ensuring the appropriate level of protection is aligned with business objectives.Expertise across information security disciplines, in particular, focused on data security and privacy in safe-guarding the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of business assets. I am regarded as an ambassador for driving cultural change in successfully designing effective security awareness programmes for $40+billion, international organisations, in manufacturing, media and construction.SpecialitiesInformation Security StrategyCyber SecurityIT Security Risk ManagementProgramme and Policy Management (ISO27001 / NIST / PCI-DSS / Cyber Essentials)Security Awareness & TrainingVulnerability ManagementSOX ITGC ManagementITIL Service Management (Certified Manager)Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity ManagementVendor Management Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial Management & ReportingCISM (Certified)CISA (Certified)GDPR DP Champion