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Chris Day

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Chief Information Security Officer at Bodycote
📍 Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Chris Day is the Chief Information Security Officer at Bodycote, specializing in large-scale business and IT transformation. An alumnus of the University of Nottingham, he has a proven track record in cybersecurity, technology integration, and aligning IT with business objectives. Colleagues describe him as an authentic, hands-on, and strategic leader.

Beyond his executive roles, Chris is passionate about nurturing the next generation of tech professionals. He has actively contributed to the University of Manchester’s Technology Degree Apprenticeship programme, dedicating time to influencing the development of future talent in the technology ecosystem.

He once led a major $750 million initiative at AstraZeneca to reinvent the IT operating model, aiming to double business value for half the cost.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly
Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Cybersecurity Transformation
As CISO at Bodycote and previously Royal London, he focuses on strengthening security posture while enabling business trust, resilience, and innovation.
Large-Scale Change
He has a history of leading complex, large-budget transformation programs at global organizations like AstraZeneca and Royal London to drive competitive advantage.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Information Security Officer
Bodycote
1-2025 - 9-2025
Planned Career Break | Advisory & Strategic Engagements
Various
5-2020 - 8-2025
Chief Information Security and Resilience Officer
Royal London
4-2018 - 9-2020
Group Head Of Change and Transformation
Royal London
2-2014 - 3-2018
VP IT Transformation and Office of the CIO
AstraZeneca
In the press

Media appearances

AI - Securing A Digital and Physical Partnership | CISO Summit (featuring Chris Day, CISO – Bodycote). Featured in YouTube
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Education
Bachelor's degree
University of Nottingham
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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