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This list showcases the top London based Manager operating in the Security space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Horia Humaila
Information Security Manager of BioCatch
Horia leads the teams responsible for designing and implementing AimBrain’s network and information security solutions. He holds two Masters degrees; the first in Complex Information Systems and the second in Information Security, and was awarded his PhD in Systems Engineering in 2011. Before joining AimBrain, Horia worked in security configuration and deployment roles in organisations including Orange and IBM.
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About BioCatch: BioCatch unlocks the power of behavior and deliver actionable insights to create a digital world where identity, trust, and ease co-exist.
Gurmail Singh
Strategic Alliances and Snr Manager of Trend Micro
Gurmail Singh is responsible for Trend Micro UK’s Strategic Cloud Alliances and tasked to engage customers & partner communities on Trend Micro’s global role as a Cybersecurity enabler for Cloud-first enterprises on their digital transformation journey. Working with a powerful partner eco-systems which delivers, consulting services, AppDev, DevSecOps, systems integration, managed cloud and outsourcing services to help UK enterprises boost their digital goals. All this by our partners helping enterprise boost innovation, drive adoption and manage their datacentre modernization securely across the Hybrid cloud spectrum. Prior to Trend Micro, Gurmail held positions in Consulting, Cloud, Alliances, and Software specialist disciplines which covered Cloud, Modern workspace and Customer experience platforms. With a key focus on helping enterprises and Cloud partners build and develop customer-focused propositions for the UK market. Notably Gurmail has held positions with Microsoft, Rackspace, & Systems Integrator Partners over the last 15+ years of his career. is responsible for Trend Micro UK’s Strategic Cloud Alliances and tasked to engage customers & partner communities on Trend Micro’s global role as a Cybersecurity enabler for Cloud-first enterprises on their digital transformation journey. Working with a powerful partner eco-systems which delivers, consulting services, AppDev, DevSecOps, systems integration, managed cloud and outsourcing services to help UK enterprises boost their digital goals. All this by our partners helping enterprise boost innovation, drive adoption and manage their datacentre modernization securely across the Hybrid cloud spectrum. Prior to Trend Micro, Gurmail held positions in Consulting, Cloud, Alliances, and Software specialist disciplines which covered Cloud, Modern workspace and Customer experience platforms. With a key focus on helping enterprises and Cloud partners build and develop customer-focused propositions for the UK market. Notably Gurmail has held positions with Microsoft, Rackspace, & Systems Integrator Partners over the last 15+ years of his career.
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About Trend Micro: Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity leader with enterprise and SMB security solutions for cloud, XDR, endpoint, email, and networks.
Peter Turner
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer & Chief Revenue Officer of Avast
Peter Turner is our Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Avast Consumer business and joined the company in September 2016. Prior to Avast, Mr. Turner was General Manager, Consumer for AVG. Before AVG, he was Managing Director, Consumer Services, for global information services company Experian. Mr. Turner has held commercial roles in a variety of organizations, including Orange, Freeserve, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, and GE. He holds an HND in Business and Finance, with merit, from Humberside Polytechnic and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management from Staffordshire University, both in the UK, and completed training in International Executive Management from EMYLON Business School, France.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Peter Turner
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer & Chief Revenue Officer of Avast
Peter Turner is our Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Avast Consumer business and joined the company in September 2016. Prior to Avast, Mr. Turner was General Manager, Consumer for AVG. Before AVG, he was Managing Director, Consumer Services, for global information services company Experian. Mr. Turner has held commercial roles in a variety of organizations, including Orange, Freeserve, Sainsbury’s, Dixons, and GE. He holds an HND in Business and Finance, with merit, from Humberside Polytechnic and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management from Staffordshire University, both in the UK, and completed training in International Executive Management from EMYLON Business School, France.
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About Avast: Avast is a security software development company that protects people from threats on the internet.
Ray Mullins
Business Process Library Manager of General Dynamics
Ray Mullins was employed as a Quality specialist for over 25 years previously working for a global telecommunication company. He qualified as a lead auditor in 1981, gained MSc with distinction in 1993 and a member of the Institute of Quality Assurance since 1995. Ray has worked for GD UK since 2001 starting as a Quality engineer and moving up within the company to Quality Manager. Ray transitioned to the role of BPL Manager in 2009 to manage the implementation and transition from the old style documentation based QMS, to the new format of process maps and the Business Process Library which meets the requirement of the process approach of the ISO 9001 standard and clearly identifies the interaction between the processes.
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About General Dynamics: General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Ray Mullins
Business Process Library Manager of General Dynamics
Ray Mullins was employed as a Quality specialist for over 25 years previously working for a global telecommunication company. He qualified as a lead auditor in 1981, gained MSc with distinction in 1993 and a member of the Institute of Quality Assurance since 1995. Ray has worked for GD UK since 2001 starting as a Quality engineer and moving up within the company to Quality Manager. Ray transitioned to the role of BPL Manager in 2009 to manage the implementation and transition from the old style documentation based QMS, to the new format of process maps and the Business Process Library which meets the requirement of the process approach of the ISO 9001 standard and clearly identifies the interaction between the processes.
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About General Dynamics: General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Samuel Coe
Product Manager of Experian
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About Experian: Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society.
Hiwot Mendahun
Technical Product Manager (Security) of Mimecast
Hiwot Mendahun is a cyber resilience expert and product manager at Mimecast. Having joined Mimecast in 2011, Hiwot works closely with all areas of the organization to bring new security products and service innovations to our customers. Hiwot has a passion for security and technology and holds a master’s degree in Information Security and a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. When not saving the world, Hiwot shares her enthusiasm by mentoring young people on behalf of The Princes Trust.
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About Mimecast: Mimecast is a SaaS-based email management platform enabling companies to administer business communications and data.
David Garghan
Recruitment Manager of Wandera
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About Wandera: Wandera provides a unified cloud security solution to protect the modern workplace
Monica Vooght
Cloud Engagement Manager of Cloudreach
Monica has over 10 years’ experience leading and enabling organisations to deliver business value through complex technology change programmes in technology, banking, defence and public sectors. She is currently managing the delivery of an AWS Landing Zone and Hub & Spoke solution for one of the world’s largest oil & gas companies. Monica’s areas of interest include AWS, GCP and agile. In her spare time, Monica enjoys hanging out with her family and reading literary masterpieces like ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’ to her daughter, whilst also eagerly awaiting the arrival of her second child.
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About Cloudreach: Cloudreach is a Global cloud enabler with extensive experience across all industries, workloads and use cases.
Sam Gillon
Sales Manager of Immersive Labs
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About Immersive Labs: Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses.
Mark Kendall
Business Development Manager of NEC Corporation
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About NEC Corporation: NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world.
Jared Casey
Associate Product and Market Manager of SWIFT
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About SWIFT: SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative through which the financial world conducts its business operations with speed, certainty and confidence.
Matthew Cook
Senior Market Manager of SWIFT
As part of the Global Securities Markets team, Matt is responsible for Business and Product Development of SWIFT’s Capital Markets and FX services portfolio in London. Matt works closely with SWIFT’s key clients and industry bodies, leveraging his extensive banking operational experience to ensure strategic services are developed in partnership with the community and continue to meet the challenges of a today’s rapidly changing, cyber and regulatory focused landscape.
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About SWIFT: SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative through which the financial world conducts its business operations with speed, certainty and confidence.
Quentin Bortolin
Product and Market Manager of SWIFT
Quentin Bortolin is a Global Product/Market Manager for Standards Products, with a specific focus on SWIFT Translator. Quentin is also responsible for the go-to-market of the Standards Products portfolio. Prior to this role he has worked in consulting focusing on standards definition, standards mapping together with business intelligence solutions and intraday liquidity reporting.
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About SWIFT: SWIFT is a member-owned cooperative through which the financial world conducts its business operations with speed, certainty and confidence.
Jean-Luc Crowther
Product Manager of Superscript
Jean-Luc Crowther is a account executive at Digital Risks.
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About Superscript: Superscript provides business insurance designed specifically to meet the fast-changing needs of small businesses.
Jack Pursey
Co Founder & Product Manager of SafeToNet
Jack is a recent Marketing, Advertising and Communications graduate from the University of Gloucestershire. Already an entrepreneur, Jack founded the award winning business Seen Clothing in 2012. Jack is our product manager and works closely with the design and development teams. He also likes Nando’s and long walks on the beach.
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About SafeToNet: SafeToNet makes the digital world safer for children to explore and enjoy.
Kelsey McGrath
Company Operations Manager of PixelPin
Kelsey is the Company Operations Manager for PixelPin, responsible for producing effective processes and successful working environments in all company offices. She has headed projects for internal company and employee development, such as Service Delivery certification and Cyber Essentials accreditation. Kelsey has previously spoken at events, winning the company the Disruptor of the Year award at Ticketing Business Forum 2019. Prior to PixelPin, her career brought her into experience in film, digital media and business management.
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About PixelPin: PixelPin builds a secure authentication system using pictures instead of passwords.
Matt O’Neill
General Manager, Europe of MediaTrust
Matt O’Neill is the Founder & Principal at Teemo.
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About Atlantic Leap, Darabase, Huq Industries, MeasureMatch, MediaTrust, Teemo: MediaTrust offers PerformanceExchange, a CPC bidding and customer delivery system that connects advertisers with customers in real time.
Sales Head/General Manager of Conduent
Naveen Mehta is an Executive Vice President and Head of Europe business. In this role, he is responsible for strategy, growth and IP led differentiation across industry verticals for Aurionpro. As Head of Aurionpro Europe, he also oversees the company’s operations in the region. Naveen has 17+ years of experience and previously worked with Infosys as Associate Vice President. At Infosys, Naveen was Regional Sales Head for Communications, Media & Entertainment vertical across Europe. Naveen holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Punjab Engineering College, India.
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About Conduent: Improving how businesses and governments interact with citizens, patients, customers and employees.
Amanda Finch
General Manager of Institute of Information Security Professionals
Amanda Finch has specialised in Information Security management since 1991. In addition to her role as General Manager of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) she works with the Information Security Forum (ISF) and the British Computer Society (BCS) to gain recognition for the discipline as a recognised profession. Amanda has a Master’s degree in Information Security, is a full and founder member of the IISP and a Fellow of the BCS. She spent 28 years working at Marks and Spencer Plc in information security and in 2007 she was awarded European Chief Information Security Officer of the year by SC Magazine.
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About Institute of Information Security Professionals: The professional body representing & supporting IA professionals, providing competency-based assessment.
