Ian Brown

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Group CISO at Spectris plc

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As Group CISO at Spectris plc, Ian leads global information and cyber security strategy. With an Executive MBA from Henley Business School, he specializes in security transformation and aligning cyber risk with business objectives. Colleagues describe him as proactive, knowledgeable, and experienced.

Ian is a passionate advocate for mental health within the high-pressure cybersecurity industry. An accredited Mental Health First Aider, he actively speaks about preventing burnout and reducing stigma. He also dedicates time to mentoring students, sharing insights on navigating a career in technology.

In 2024, he was recognized for his professional achievements with the prestigious Global CISO 100 award.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Cyber Resilience
He specializes in building resilient security programs that enable business innovation while defending against constantly evolving threats.
Security Transformation
He has a proven track record of successfully transforming security programs, from developing new initiatives to overhauling existing frameworks.
Mental Health Advocacy
A vocal supporter of mental wellness in tech, he speaks publicly on managing stress and burnout in high-pressure security roles.

Media Appearances

Ian has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Group CISO at Spectris plc
8-2020 - 4-2021
Interim Group Cyber Security Director at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær
1-2020 - 5-2022
Group Cyber Security Director at Spectris plc
4-2017 - 12-2019
Head Of Information Security at British Heart Foundation
4-2016 - 4-2017
Information Security Manager at British Heart Foundation

Education

2019 - 2022
Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA from Henley Business School
2000 - 2006
High School from Ifield Community College

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Insights For Selling To Ian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ian is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ian

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ian move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ian take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ian

Personality Compatibility


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