Ian B.

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Head of Information Security at EG Group

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ian is the Head of Information Security at EG Group, specializing in enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance. He focuses on implementing pragmatic security functions aligned with business goals, using frameworks like NIST. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, diligent, unflappable, and pragmatic.

Outside of his professional role, Ian is committed to supporting charitable causes. He recently participated in a personal fitness challenge to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK, highlighting his dedication to community and social impact.

He has a unique expertise in enhancing resilience across complex, multi-entity transport organizations with numerous operating companies.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Demanding

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Governance
He specializes in implementing governance frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 to build business-aligned security functions from the ground up.
Enterprise Risk Management
He creates risk-based metrics to guide investment decisions and prioritize security initiatives effectively across large, multi-company organizations.
Regulatory Compliance
He has extensive experience managing compliance with regulations such as NIS2, GDPR, and FCA across the transport, retail, and financial sectors.

Media Appearances

Ian has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Head of Information Security at EG Group
1-2023 - 3-2026
Head of Information Security, Governance and Risk at Stagecoach Group Limited
1-2022 - 10-2022
Group Information Security Assurance Manager at Domestic & General
5-2021 - 1-2022
Information Security Manager at Revive Management
11-2018 - 5-2021
Senior Information Security and Risk Consultant at Covéa

Education

BA Hons Business Administration from University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts from University of Westminster

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Exp : 28 Location : Halifax, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Information Security at EG Group
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Insights For Selling To Ian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ian is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ian

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ian move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Ian take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Ian

Personality Compatibility


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