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Iain McCready

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Operating Officer at Approov Mobile Security
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Iain McCready is a seasoned executive, currently the Chief Operating Officer of Approov Mobile Security. He has a strong track record of scaling technology companies, including roles as CEO at Actual Experience and COO at Quorum Cyber, specializing in leading VC-backed businesses through rapid growth and achieving successful shareholder exits internationally.

Outside of his executive career, Iain is a keen runner, using the activity as a way to clear his head from a hectic work schedule. He is also charitably minded, participating in fundraising events to directly support individuals in need of life-changing medical operations, showcasing a preference for direct-impact philanthropy.

As COO, he was recently instrumental in Approov closing a £5 million Series A funding round to combat emerging AI-driven cyber threats.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Iain shows up

Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person
Enthusiastic

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Iain cares about

Mobile & API Security
His current company, Approov, focuses on app attestation and API protection. He recently helped secure £5M in funding to advance this technology against modern threats.
Scaling Tech Companies
His career demonstrates a consistent focus on driving revenue growth and providing strategic leadership for early-stage and high-growth software and cybersecurity firms.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Approov Mobile Security
9-2024 - 1-2025
Strategic Advisor
Approov Mobile Security
6-2023 - 11-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Actual Experience
7-2022 - 2-2023
Chief Operating Officer
Quorum Cyber
2-2022 - 7-2022
Operations Director
Quorum Cyber
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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