Executive Overview
Purpose-Driven Security Executive | 20+ Years of Global Cybersecurity Leadership Proven cybersecurity and technology executive with over two decades of experience designing and leading enterprise-wide and global cybersecurity, technology and risk management programs. Trusted advisor to boards and executive teams, with deep expertise in aligning security strategy with business goals, regulatory requirements, and emerging threat landscapes. Recognised for developing and executing outcome-focused, customer-centric roadmaps that translate complex threats and regulations into resilient, business-enabling strategies. A relationship-driven leader who builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Career Timeline
- Cyber Defence AllianceCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Board DirectorCurrent2024–Present
- Allied Irish BankCurrentOct 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Security and Resilience OfficerCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Oct 2023–Nov 2025
- Feb 2019–Oct 2023· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Vice President, Security & Resiliency OrganisationNov 2021–Oct 2023
- Director, Global Chief Security OfficerFeb 2019–Nov 2021
- Sep 2016–Feb 2019· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Information Officer (Interim)Aug 2018–Dec 2018
- Chief Information Security OfficerSep 2016–Feb 2019
- Apr 2007–Aug 2016· 9 yrs 4 mos
- Head of Cyber Security StrategySep 2013–Aug 2016
- Principal Consultant, SecurityApr 2008–Aug 2013
- Cyber Security Engineer / Incident ResponseApr 2007–Sep 2008
- 2005–2007· 2 yrs
- Head of Information Technology2005–2007
- 2001–2005· 4 yrs
- Network Engineer2001–2005
Education
Higher Diploma Executive Leadership
Irish Management Institute
Engineering
Limerick Institute of Technology