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Ian Brown

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Group CISO at Spectris plc
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

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.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Group CISO
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Ian cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2022
Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA
Henley Business School
2000 - 2006
High School
Ifield Community College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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