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Chris Denbigh-White

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UK CISO | Director | Cyber Risk UK at PayPal
📍 United Kingdom

Chris Denbigh-White is an accomplished information security leader and the current UK CISO for PayPal. His experience spans major financial institutions like Deutsche Bank and security firms such as Next DLP. Colleagues describe him as highly intelligent, diligent, and tech-curious, with a talent for explaining complex topics in simple terms.

He is deeply involved in the cybersecurity community as a public speaker, mentor, and SANS/GIAC Global Advisory Board member. His international experience includes representing the United Kingdom in Japan through a prestigious scholarship, showcasing a global perspective and a history of high achievement.

Unique fact: He was the winner of a Japanese Ministry of Education and Culture Scholarship.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
UK CISO | Director | Cyber Risk UK
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Cyber Security Strategy
As a multi-time CISO, he develops and executes comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that align with business goals and industry best practices.
Human Risk Management
He is recognized for his deep understanding of balancing technical risks with the human element, a key focus in his security philosophy.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
UK CISO | Director | Cyber Risk UK
PayPal
10-2024 - 7-2025
Global Head of Cyber Security
Elwood
8-2024
Member
The CISO Society
5-2022 - 10-2024
Chief Information Security Officer
Next DLP
3-2021 - 5-2022
Vice President Information Security
Deutsche Bank
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University of Gloucestershire
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