Phil P.

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Deputy CISO at Associated British Foods plc

United Kingdom

Overview

Phil is a strategic and transformational IT security leader, currently serving as the Deputy CISO at Associated British Foods. His extensive global experience includes roles as Global CISO at Rolls-Royce and securing the digital perimeter for the London 2012 Games. He holds an MBA from Henley Business School.


His responsibility for the digital perimeter security for the London 2012 Olympic Games is a notable career highlight.

Personality Overview

Confident

Friendly Challenger

Impact-Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Cyber Security Strategy
As Deputy CISO and Head of Security Strategy and Architecture, he is directly responsible for developing and maintaining the company's cyber security standard and technology roadmap.
Global Security Leadership
He has a history of leadership accountability for global organizations, including Rolls-Royce and his current role at a group operating in 56 countries.
Security Architecture
A core part of his professional identity, he has led teams of Cyber Security Architects and focuses on creating strategies, standards, and roadmaps for IT security.

Media Appearances

Phil has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Deputy CISO at Associated British Foods plc
5-2024
Strategic Board Advisor at Beyond Blue Limited
7-2023 - 11-2023
Head of IT Risk (interim) at easyJet
7-2023 - 10-2023
Head of Enterprise Architecture (Interim) at easyJet
4-2022 - 2-2026
Head of Cyber Security Architecture at easyJet

Education

1992 - 1998
Bachelor of Science - BS from Canterbury Christ Church University
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Henley Business School

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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • 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 Phil is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Phil

Personality Compatibility


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