James is a seasoned expert in Operational Risk, Resilience and Compliance and is well-considered as a trusted advisor, with extensive experience in designing and embedding best-in-class risk and control frameworks.

At Beyond Blue, James has used his knowledge to deliver client solutions across Identity and Access Management (IAM) Privileged Access Management (PAM) Information Security, Data Privacy (including DLP) and regulatory initiatives such as NIS2 within the manufacturing sector.

Before that he spent 25 years in leadership roles across non-financial risk disciplines within the Financial Services industry. He’s also a qualified mentor who’s supported numerous start-ups and charities across the third sector.

• More than 20 years’ experience working in the banking and finance sectors.
• A qualified mentor, James has helped multiple start-ups and charitable organisations.
• Extensive experience in building and embedding best-in-class risk and control frameworks.

Ed is a technical cybersecurity expert boasting 20 years of industry experience, with 14 of those years devoted to serving the UK government in various roles related to international cyber affairs. His forte lies in leveraging both offensive and defensive technical capabilities to safeguard and enhance the UK’s cyber infrastructure on a global scale.

• Over 20 years' experience in cyber security, including a decade in UK government international affairs.
• Specialises in offensive and defensive cyber security, cyber risk, technical solutions, and digital transformation.
• A keen advocate for AI, in depth understanding of cyber security in AI.

Lewis is an accomplished Principal Consultant with >10 years of experience, ready for his next challenge to leverage skills across a range of roles throughout the software delivery lifecycle and IT resiliency consulting. Lewis specialises in supporting clients in their resiliency journey, focusing on implementing enterprise-wide and specific recovery strategies.  Lewis was an Award winner as an early professional who has developed multi-award-winning consultants. He has a proven track record of successfully delivering regulatory IT and transformation projects and programmes. Lewis enjoys working in an agile environment providing thought leadership in continued improvement of their client’s resiliency of IT systems, architecture, and his processes.

• Principal consultant supporting the response to the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) post Periodic Supervisory Memo note. The squad delivered response and recovery action plans across 3 key scenario themes (Critical IT Failure, Data Corruption and Cyber Attack) to demonstrate how the organisation’s overall resiliency position could be improved over a 4-year operating plan.​
• Delivery lead for a team of >12 managing the design, test and approval of remedial solutions and their implementation across a range of vulnerabilities identified through scenario testing including IBS prioritisation, critical infrastructure recovery guides, major incident playbooks, application recovery back-up & restore and vaulting.​
• Supported the design, delivery and approval of Resilience by Design principles and outcomes for a large retail UK bank across the five pillars of resilience technology, data, third parties, people and property.​

Jodie is a driven and results-orientated cyber security professional with extensive experience across both public and private sectors. She specialises in helping organisations prepare for and respond to incidents, from large-scale cyber attacks to operational disruptions, with a core focus on innovative and immersive crisis exercising and operational resilience scenario testing.

She has led numerous high-impact initiatives, including cyber tabletop exercises, complex scenario testing, and substitution analysis, enabling clients to strengthen their response capabilities and resilience under pressure.

With a strong track record delivering resilience excellence for some of the world’s largest banks, Jodie brings expertise in cyber security and data protection across multiple industries, including government, finance, and retail. Her academic background includes a BSc in Criminology with Investigations, complemented by first-hand crisis experience. Early in her career, she was awarded a Chief Constable’s Commendation for personal responsibility and decisive action during a major police incident.

• Proven leader in crisis exercising and Operational Resilience scenario testing.
• Extensive experience delivering resilience excellence for major global banks.
• Skilled in cyber and data protection across government, finance, and retail sectors.
• BSc in Criminology with Investigations.
• Recipient of a Chief Constable’s Commendation for actions during a major police incident.

Wasim is a focused and accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering secure, resilient technology solutions.

He has a strong track record of defining strategies to address complex technical challenges, with a natural aptitude for optimisation and cyber risk reduction. Wasim has led global teams and contributed to mission-critical initiatives across a range of industries.

• 20+ years of technical experience, specialising in Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud technologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement secure and resilient solutions at scale.
• Sector-specific expertise in Critical National Infrastructure and Cyber-Physical Systems.

Sam is an ambitious and proactive cyber security professional with extensive experience in the financial sector.

Prior to joining Beyond Blue, he served as a Security Product & Delivery Manager within the Chief Security Office at Barclays PLC, where he led key programmes aimed at enhancing the organisation’s security capabilities and posture.

At Beyond Blue, Sam leads multiple client engagements focused on Operational Resilience, Crisis Exercising, and Resilience by Design—helping organisations build robust, adaptable systems to prepare for and navigate crisis scenarios. Outside of his professional role, Sam serves in the British Army Reserves as a member of the Royal Corps of Signals, specialising in Communication Infrastructure and Electronic Warfare.

• Sam is an Army Reservist in the Royal Corps Of Signals in the domain of Critical Communication Systems and Electronic Warfare.
• Over 10 years of experience working in Financial Service Technology & Security Roles.
• Sam has contributed to and led a number of key initiatives to help organisations strengthen their security and operational resilience, including the enterprise rollout of Microsoft Defender.

Nicholas is a highly accomplished resilience and risk professional who has delivered industry-leading solutions for several major clients, including large financial institutions and national governments. He has a core focus on resilience metrics and reporting, scenario-based testing, and systemic risk in financial services. In addition, Nicholas has worked with clients to develop pioneering cyber risk quantification solutions and supported national governments to develop strategies and polices in support of embedding infrastructure resilience.

• Extensive experience delivering excellence for some of the world’s biggest banks and governments.
• Lead of resilience metrics and reporting services.
• Awarded his doctorate in 2021 from University College London. MPhil Stud and BA (1st class) in Philosophy.

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Alison is an experienced information governance and data privacy professional with 18 years of expertise across risk management disciplines including business continuity, cybersecurity, information security, and data protection.  Her approach is proactive and pragmatic, with a strong track record of promoting data awareness and compliance across multiple industries.

• Fellow of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and has earned CIPP/E and CIPT certifications.
• Board member of Scottish Continuity, a membership organisation focused on developing resilience capabilities through education and expert support.
• Led the implementation of GDPR Article 30 Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) for the UK’s largest, long-term savings provider.

Leah is a technically accomplished and strategically minded cybersecurity professional with expertise in ethical hacking, threat intelligence, and cyber crisis simulation. She has delivered impactful solutions across research, critical infrastructure, and professional services, with a focus on cyber resilience, scenario design, and AI integration. Leah has contributed to major initiatives such as ransomware tabletop exercises, applying her skills in Linux environments and Python scripting to support high-fidelity simulations and detailed threat modelling. Extensive experience delivering cyber preparedness and crisis simulation across multiple sectors

• Contributor to strategic AI-cyber initiatives and developer of complex threat intelligence reports.
• CEH v12 | BSI ISO 27001/27002/19011 Lead Auditor Training.
• Extensive experience delivering cyber preparedness and crisis simulation across multiple sectors.

Nicola is a highly focused and articulate professional with a strong background in high-pressure environments. A former senior psychiatric nurse with a First-Class Honours degree, she transitioned into the cybersecurity field to follow her passion for resilience and risk management. Nicola brings a wealth of transferable skills, including crisis response, informed decision-making, and exceptional interpersonal strengths, making her a valuable asset in dynamic and challenging settings.

• Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Foundational Cyber Security Technologies (GFACT).
• BSc (Hons) Nursing – Mental Health (1:1).

Jennifer is a seasoned professional in business continuity, risk management, and resilience. She has supported various sectors in addressing complex resilience challenges. Jennifer holds an MBA in Risk and Resilience and a BSc in Disaster Management and Emergency Planning and is a member of the Business Continuity Institute, reflecting her academic commitment to resilience.

• MBA Risk and Resilience.
• MBCI.
• CIR Awards Shortlisted Newcomer of the Year 2021​.
• BSc in Disaster Management and Emergency Planning.

Rayhaan is a tenacious and driven cyber and resilience professional with experience supporting national cyber risk initiatives, delivering cyber assessments and enhancing resilience for organisations across financial services, the non-profit sector, and other complex environments. He brings strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to helping clients build security and resilience in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.

• Holds a BSc in Cybersecurity with First Class Honours and two academic excellence awards.
• Experience in Cyber Risk Methodology, Resilience Strategy, and Cybersecurity Assessments.
• He has contributed to high-impact initiatives, including a transformative national cybersecurity risk programme for a government entity.

Ocean is an analytical Statistical Data Science graduate, skilled in data analysis, machine learning and AI, with experience in enhancing performance through data-driven solutions. He recently completed a certification in AI for Cybersecurity, challenging himself to learn how emerging technologies can enhance resilience practices, and his work continues to bridge the gap between data and decision-making, helping organisations navigate risk with clarity and confidence.

• BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science.
• Experience in statistical data analysis, machine learning, and AI.
• He completed an internship in a Southeast Asian venture capital firm, supporting analytics initiatives for the Malaysian Ministry of Finance.

Amy is a dynamic and analytical thinker with a proven track record as an award-winning Lecturer in Criminal Justice. Holding a fully funded PhD in Criminology, she transitioned into the field of cyber security, driven by a deep interest in the complexities of cyber crime and the evolving threat landscape.

As a published author, Amy excels at translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language, supporting clients to build their capabilities in cyber incident preparedness and response. Her dedication to continuous learning and professional development ensures she remains at the forefront of a fast-moving cyber environment.

• Experienced in designing and delivering cyber crisis exercises and training across diverse industries.
• Security Essentials (GSEC) and Foundational Cyber Security Technologies (GFACT).
• Member of Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Advisory Board.

Janette previously spent 17 years in local government, undertaking roles from event organising to performance management and quality assurance.

Her most recent role was the strategic lead for the effective management of complaints across the local authority as well as the Health & Social Care Partnership. She also has prior experience as an office manager for a graphic design company as well as running her own outside catering business.

• Strategic lead and managerial experience in local authority.

Julie holds an extensive background in sales and marketing with having held various leadership roles within the hospitality and golf – retail industries spanning over 20 years.

With experience in Canada, United States and the UK, Julie's portfolio includes a diverse group of stakeholders within local government, entertainment, rail and the utilities industries. Julie specialises in branding, partnerships and social media.

• Member in The Canadian Women’s Club (Scotland)
• Experience in International Business