Keith Maher MBA CISSP

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Head of Security Controls at Just Group plc

Henley-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Keith is the Head of Security Controls at Just Group plc and Director of Information Security at CoCoGo, with extensive experience in delivering business-aligned security transformations for large organizations. He is known for engaging with C-level management to align business and IT strategy.

He is passionate about supporting the Nemesis Fight Team, having grown his hair for 3. 5 years for a sponsored haircut to aid their journey to Rhodes.

People often call him personable, passionate, articulate, commercially astute, and an energetic business leader.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Rigorous & Demanding

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Security Transformation
Keith has a track record of delivering business-aligned security transformations in large, complex organizations, managing £200m+ technology transformations.
AI in Security
His current role at The JUST Pensions Group focuses on AI, Post Quantum, and other advanced security aspects.
Cloud Security
As Chief Security Architect at Le Creuset and Currys plc, he specialized in Cloud Security, Threat & Vulnerability Management.

Media Appearances

Keith has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Head of Security Controls at Just Group plc
2-2023 - 12-2024
Chief Security Architect at Le Creuset
1-2023
Director of Information Security at CoCoGo
2-2021 - 2-2023
Chief Security Architect at Currys plc
11-2019 - 2-2021
Lead Enterprise Information Security Architect at John Lewis & Partners

Education

2014 - 2020
MBA from University of Bradford
2013 - 2013
CISSP from Firebrand

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Insights For Selling To Keith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Keith is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Keith

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Keith move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Keith take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Keith

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