Speakers

Stuart is Group Chief Security Officer (Group CISO and CSO) at Virgin Media O2. Stuart is proudly dyslexic and a Cyber Security and Physical Security Leader with over 25 years of global remit and experience. Stuart has a proven track record of building Security Functions and teams globally at major multinationals. He was ranked #1 CISO at the CSO 30UK awards in 2023 and received an award for Diversity and Inclusion for his work on Neurodiversity the same year. Multilingual with global experience in security consultancy, physical security, cyber security, cyber incident response and all aspects of business resilience. Stuart has designed, managed and delivered complex, fiscally prudent physical and cyber security solutions / programs finding the balance between security, availability and business enablement. Stuart has an ability to lead a diverse and virtual workforce spread across four continents during periods of significant pressure, recognised for developing and mentoring staff to achieve more than is expected of them. He is the Past Master and Court Member of Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and was the Board Special Advisor to Care International UK. Stuart is on the OSAC UK Executive Committee member; and Chartered Security Professional.