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Ian Pears

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Vice President Information Security and Compliance at Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
📍 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Ian is a senior digital and cyber security leader with extensive experience across UK Defence and the private sector. After a 30-year career in the Royal Navy, culminating as Chief Digital and Information Officer, he became CTO for the Joint Maritime Security Centre and later VP of Information Security for Carnival UK.

Outside of his high-level professional commitments, Ian is a family man who is married with two children. When free time allows, he enjoys outdoor activities, specifically kayaking and walking, and maintains a keen personal interest in new technology.

Unique fact: Ian supports a Five Eyes Cyber Working Group, operating at a high level of international security collaboration.

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Current Role
Vice President Information Security and Compliance
Job Level
Senior
Location
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Maritime Security
His career includes roles as CTO for the UK's Joint Maritime Security Centre and VP of Information Security for cruise line operator Carnival UK, focusing on protecting maritime assets.
Cyber Defence Strategy
He stood up the Royal Navy's cyber defence capability and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor for Nihon Cyber Defence.
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Career

Work history

9-2023 - 3-2025
Vice President Information Security and Compliance
Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
1-2023
Non Executive Director and Senior Advisor
Nihon Cyber Defence Co., Ltd.
11-2021 - 5-2023
Managing Director
Northern Maritime Solutions Limited
11-2021 - 5-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Joint Maritime Security Centre
12-2019 - 11-2021
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Royal Navy
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Education
1987 - 1991
BSc (Hons)
Polytechnic of Wales
2000 - 2001
MSc
Cranfield University
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