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Chris in a few words
As C-Level executive with 15+ years of experience in implementing enterprise-wide Information Security and
Data Privacy programs aligned with regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC, and GDPR.
In my recent role at Uphold as CIO and CISO reporting to the board, I am responsible for a team of 300+
employees across multiple regions responsible for the development and implementation of Cyber Security and
Data Privacy strategies to secure critical assets and comply with international regulatory standards.
I have strong financial background, strategic application of emerging technologies, consulting experience, and
operational leadership – taking companies to next-level growth and driving innovation, build clear business
cases for new solutions, set IT governance standards, and build stakeholder consensus.
Experience
- Uphold Inc.Chief Information OfficerFebruary 2020 - Today (5 years and 1 month)United Kingdom
- Uphold Inc.Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)November 2018 - Today (6 years and 4 months)London, UKResponsible for providing strategic advice, direction, and implementation of Information Security and Data Privacy frameworks, and driving awareness, accountability, risk-based initiatives throughout the organisation towards greater business transparency and reinforcing trust from third parties, business partners and customers.
- goAfricaChief Technology OfficerMay 2018 - August 2019 (1 year and 3 months)London, UKgoAfrica is a B2B marketplace that enables buyers and suppliers worldwide to trade with buyers and suppliers within Africa.
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceUniversity of Westminster1994Bachelor of Science (BSC), Computer Science
Certifications
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and AuditorBSI2015
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)IAPP2018
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)IAPP2019