Scott Abney Email & Phone Number

Bradenton, FL, US

Jacksonville, Florida, US

I’m happy to announce that I’ve joined Quadrant Information Security as President and General Manager! Quadrant has it all—a world-class Security Operations Center powered by the proprietary SAGAN Security Analytics Platform, backed by a team of highly skilled security analysts delivering Managed and Professional Services to the market. I’m honored to join.

• Launched and directed MainBrain Strategic Advisors, focusing on M&A in the cybersecurity sector.
• Specializing in enhancing sales organizations during mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with Private Equity Firms, with a deep focus on cybersecurity solutions.
• Facilitated significant roles in companies like Adarma and Quorum Cyber.

Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

• Founded in Edinburgh in 2016, Quorum Cyber is one of the fastest-growing cyber security companies in the UK, with over 150 customers in four continents. Its mission is to help good people win and it does this by.
• Led dynamic sales and marketing strategies, driving substantial growth.
• Focused on market expansion and customer retention.
• Implemented a robust Microsoft Channel Strategy.
• Grew the global footprint and opened new offices in London and North America.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom, GB

• Revamped sales and business growth strategies.
• Led the marketing team, enhancing customer targeting and lead generation.
• Developed partnership strategies and built key relationships.
• Contributed strategic inputs for a 3-year business plan.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom, GB

Denver, Colorado, US

• Recruited and mentored a team of Executive Service Directors.
• Developed a Global Executive Services Director role for client engagement.
• Drove revenue growth by establishing an offshore Bid Response Center in Bangalore.

Denver, Colorado, US

Plymouth, Michigan, US

• Acknowledged as an unparalleled expert for global cyber growth and new market penetration, growing companies more than 1000% in size.
• Established Strategic Partnerships with global Security Vendors to include licensing agreements and professional services portfolio development.

Paris, FR

• SQS, HQ'd in Cologne, Germany is the world's leading specialist in software quality. SQS provides solutions, training, consultancy and resources in the fields of Quality Governance, Software Quality Assurance, Test.
• Built the USA business from scratch leveraging professional network to recruit top talent to include Sales, Operations Managers, HR and Marketing talent
• Drove revenue growth to $16M in 2015 from $1.2M in 2012.
• Created the North America Partner strategy driving revenue and new brand collateral, attracting alliances with companies such as Parasoft, HP, and Microsoft.
• Established company’s first cybersecurity program with a focus on global delivery.

London, GB

• Was tasked with the challenge of rebuilding/retooling the MSS Sales Team.
• Stabilized client relationships by taking on delivery issues and leading the sales team to become more customer focused.
• Repositioned the marketing and sales strategy to focus on selling multi-year deals to global customers

London, GB

• INS was acquired by British Telecom in March 2007 & renamed as BT Professional Services.
• Turn-around expert, with earned reputation as the "Fix-it Man" for a three-pronged turnaround in revenue losses, staff attrition, and customer churn with reinvigorated confidence in British Telecom.
• Led the turnaround of the BT USA organization, overcoming high attrition rates and revolving management.
• Surveyed 65 consultants to gain first-hand insight into business and operational weaknesses to deliver a complete turnaround that began with replacement of 30% of the operational leadership, heading culture change, and.
• Delivered 117% performance improvement and highest contribution margin percentage.
• Earned “Operation of the Year Award” for record-setting revenue and contribution margin.

US

• Responsible for Sales & Delivery for professional services, managed services, and software solutions across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Spearheaded organic growth of 38% in the UK and 25% in the Netherlands.

US

• Responsible for leading 350 consultants and operations managers, geographically dispersed across the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Spain.