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This list showcases the top Surrey based Director operating in the Security space. If you think a Director 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.
Simon Crocker
Systems Engineering Director of Palo Alto Networks
Simon has 30 years’ experience in the Networking and Security industry, working across many different verticals including Public Sector, Retail, FSI and Telecoms. Simon has been with Palo Alto Networks for over 3 years and currently holds the role of Director, Systems Engineering for Western Region. He has also worked for other notable vendors such as Juniper Networks, 3Com and Alcatel in a range of technical and leadership roles. Simon has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the defence of networks from cyber attacks, which spans from the physical to vertical and cloud environments. He advocates a preventative posture with both automation and full integration, this is the only way to defend in the modern threat landscape.
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About Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks is a multinational cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
Katherine Taylor-Jones
Finance Director of Immersive Labs
Katherine Taylor-Jones is an experienced and passionate Finance and Operations Director with broad scope and multi-sector experience. She currently works at Immersive Labs as a Finance Director.
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About Immersive Labs: Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses.
Steve Mulhearn
Director of Enhanced Technologies UKI & DACH of Fortinet
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About Fortinet, Fortinet: Fortinet is a provider of network security appliances that include firewalls, security gateways, and complementary products.
Chris Whitley
Channel Sales Director – Europe & U.K. of IRONSCALES
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About IRONSCALES: IRONSCALES is the fastest growing email security solution in the world. Powerfully simple email security.
Li Wang
Managing Director of Biosite Systems
Li is a founding member of the Biosite team. Li oversees strategic direction and commercial operations, ensuring value is delivered to all clients. Li has a strong background in algorithm system design and development.
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About Biosite Systems: Biosite delivers biometric fingerprint technology solutions to the Construction sector.
Andy Holmes
EMEA Channel Director of Digital Shadows
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About Digital Shadows: Digital Shadows identifies unwanted exposure, protect against external threats, and minimize digital risk.
Karen Fryatt
Associate Director of NCC Group
With years of experience in the defence and security industry and a lifelong passion for science and technology, having previously worked for almost 18 years at a multinational defence company, Karen is an expert in implementing sustainable and innovative approaches to the use of technology. Throughout her career, Karen has focused on driving a collaborative, people-first approach to working.
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About NCC Group: NCC Group exists to make the world safer and more secure.
James Hatch
Director, Cyber Services of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
James Hatch is Director of Cyber Services at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. He leads BAE Systems advisory and technical services in cyber security across Europe. This business covers all industry sectors but with a particularly strong presence in financial services, telecommunications, energy and central government. The services provided cover security strategy, assessment, improvement and integration. As well as his advisory work, James has direct experience of information security management in financial services and central government. He has also led major business change projects in technology heavy domains including setting up the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Egypt, re-engineering the management information of a major mortgage lender and modernising a state-owned financial services business.
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About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: Information security consulting firm.
Rob Swainson
Sales Director of Blue Cube Security Ltd
Rob has over 20 years’ experience within the cyber security market. He began his career with Blue Cube Security in 2003, an organisation which he believed truly embodied his personal ethos of honest, independent and tailor-made IT and cyber security solutions. He has a keen interest in all elements of the sales lifecycle, often heading up campaigns as well as ensuring that all the team receive constant training on products, industry trends and knowledge to maintain Blue Cube Security’s position at the forefront of the industry. Rob is passionate about building relationships. Rob’s reputation, experience and expertise in the cyber security market has helped secure Blue Cube Security position as one of the UK’s leading provider of independent IT and Cyber security solutions.
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About Blue Cube Security Ltd: Blue Cube Security are one of the UK’s largest independent Information and Cyber Security solution providers.
Rick Gray
Company Director of Cyberfit Security
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About Cyberfit Security: Cyberfit Security is a specialist provider of security managed services.
Kristian Connor
Director of XiTENYS
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About XiTENYS: Xitenys is an independent provider of next-generation security and data management solutions.
Will Murray
Marketing Director of Skyguard Limited
Skyguard provides Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers and people at risk. We offer a range of state-of-the-art personal safety devices linked to our own purpose built UK based, 24/7 Incident Management Centre certified to the highest lone working industry standards (BS 8484, BS 5979 Category 2). Our devices incorporate GSM 2-way audio as well as GPS technology so that we know your precise location, and are accredited by ACPO’s Secured by Design. As the UK’s only end-to-end service provider we can tailor our solutions to suit any organisations’ requirements. Our service is so good, over half of all the UK’s Police forces use our devices to protect the most vulnerable in society. My responsibilities: – Setting the company’s sales and marketing strategy and budget – Managed corporate identity rebranding, with relaunched website, messaging and positioning – Developed two new websites addressing SME and consumer markets – Grow customer acquisition and retention through offline and online marketing channels – Appoint and liaise with Advertising, PR, and online agencies
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About Skyguard Limited: Skyguard provides Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers and people at risk.
Will Murray
Marketing Director of Skyguard Limited
Skyguard provides Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers and people at risk. We offer a range of state-of-the-art personal safety devices linked to our own purpose built UK based, 24/7 Incident Management Centre certified to the highest lone working industry standards (BS 8484, BS 5979 Category 2). Our devices incorporate GSM 2-way audio as well as GPS technology so that we know your precise location, and are accredited by ACPO’s Secured by Design. As the UK’s only end-to-end service provider we can tailor our solutions to suit any organisations’ requirements. Our service is so good, over half of all the UK’s Police forces use our devices to protect the most vulnerable in society. My responsibilities: – Setting the company’s sales and marketing strategy and budget – Managed corporate identity rebranding, with relaunched website, messaging and positioning – Developed two new websites addressing SME and consumer markets – Grow customer acquisition and retention through offline and online marketing channels – Appoint and liaise with Advertising, PR, and online agencies
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About Skyguard Limited: Skyguard provides Europe’s premier personal safety service for lone workers and people at risk.
