Dr. Wendy Ng, CISSP

Commander
DISC Type : D

Business Information Security Officer at Marks and Spencer

San Francisco, California, United States, United Kingdom

Overview

Dr. Wendy Ng is a business-aligned technology and security leader at Marks and Spencer, specializing in enterprise cyber strategy, particularly the integration of AI and ML for threat intelligence. An AI futurist and recognized thought leader with over 100 publications, she holds a D. Phil. in Medical Genetics from the University of Oxford. Colleagues describe her as exceptionally fluent and knowledgeable.

Wendy is a forward-thinker, deeply interested in how foundational technologies like AI are reshaping industries and governance. Her intellectual curiosity extends to the future of human-machine integration and technological evolution, drawing inspiration from visionaries like Ray Kurzweil. This futurist perspective is built on a solid foundation as a trained medical and data scientist.

Unique fact: Before becoming a cybersecurity expert, Wendy completed her doctoral studies at the University of Oxford in medical genetics, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

AI in Security
Her current role at M&S and prior work at Eutelsat OneWeb focuses on leveraging AI and ML for threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and predictive risk analysis.
AI Governance
She frequently posts about the need for accountability, risk management, and responsible frameworks for enterprise AI, viewing it as a foundational technology.
Technological Evolution
Expresses interest in the macro-trends of technology, including AGI and fusion technology, and how they will drive future industrial revolutions.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2024
Business Information Security Officer at Marks and Spencer
3-2021 - 9-2024
Principal Cloud Security Architect at Eutelsat OneWeb
3-2021 - 3-2022
Cloud Security Architect at Eutelsat OneWeb
12-2018 - 3-2021
Head of IT Strategy and DevSecOps at Experian
12-2017 - 12-2018
Cybersecurity Architect at Deloitte UK

Education

10-2002 - 7-2007
D.Phil. Medical Genetics from University of Oxford
10-2009 - 9-2010
MRes from University of York

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Wendy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Wendy is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Wendy

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Wendy move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Dr. Wendy take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dr. Wendy

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