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Chris Cook OBE

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Head of Security - UK at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

As Head of Security - UK at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, he leverages extensive experience from senior government roles. His background spans cyber security operations, operational risk management with the UK Ministry of Defence, and security and IT leadership at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

He transitioned from serving as a Counsellor for Security and IT at the UKs Foreign and Commonwealth Office to a leading security role in the private defence sector.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Head of Security - UK
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
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National Security
[Predicted] His career is rooted in high-level security and risk management roles within the UK Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Digital Intelligence
[Predicted] His current leadership role at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence points to a focus on leveraging data and technology for security purposes.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of Security - UK
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
2-2024 - 9-2025
Head of Threat and Security Innovation (FCAS)
BAE Systems Air
8-2019 - 1-2021
Operational Risk Manager
UK Ministry of Defence
8-2017 - 7-2019
Counsellor, Security and Information Technology
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
7-2014 - 7-2017
Political Secretary
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Media appearances

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Interactive Webinar (featuring Chris Cook OBE, Head of Security – UK). Featured in YouTube
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