David M.

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Chief Information Security Officer at Sellafield Ltd

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David is the Chief Information Security Officer at Sellafield Ltd, responsible for protecting the UKs most complex nuclear site. He has over 12 years of experience in UK government cyber security, holding senior roles at the Home Office and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and holds a Masters in Information Security.

He is an active contributor to the cybersecurity community, often promoting the work of colleagues, sharing valuable industry newsletters, and encouraging new talent to join the field. He appears to be passionate about knowledge-sharing and supporting others in the cyber landscape.

He recently represented his company as a judge in the prestigious Cyber Leaders Challenge, held in Londons iconic BT Tower.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Nuclear Infrastructure Security
As CISO for Sellafield Ltd, his primary focus is on securing critical national infrastructure within the nuclear decommissioning sector against complex cyber threats.
National Security
His career includes over a decade in the UK's civil service, including the Home Office and Foreign Office, shaping strategy to protect national interests.
Cyber Talent Development
He actively supports the next generation of cyber leaders by judging events like the Cyber Leaders Challenge and promoting key roles in the sector.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Chief Information Security Officer at Sellafield Ltd
3-2022 - 1-2024
Head of Cyber Security Operations at UK Home Office
2-2021 - 3-2022
Head of Cyber Strategy at UK Home Office
12-2018 - 2-2021
Chief Information Security Officer at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
11-2011 - 12-2018
Various at UK Civil Service

Education

David has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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