Phillip Davies

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DISC Type : Ds

Chief Information Security Officer - Europe, India and Emerging Markets at Equifax UK

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Phillip Davies is the Chief Information Security Officer for Europe, India & Emerging Markets at Equifax, leading security through a $1. 5bn cloud transformation. With an MSc and extensive experience at firms like Sky, colleagues describe him as a collaborative and skilled leader with a deep awareness of cybersecurity, whose career began in law enforcement.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Objective Evaluator

Direct & Assertive

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI in Cybersecurity
A frequent speaker at recent industry summits, discussing how AI can build stronger cyber defenses and the challenges of AI-driven threats.
Cybersecurity Investment
He publicly advocates for aligning security investment with business strategy and financial risk management, emphasizing the CFO's role in cyber assurance.
Public Safety Governance
Serves as the Vice-Chair of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Panel, scrutinizing and supporting the regional Police and Crime Commissioner.

Media Appearances

Phillip has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Chief Information Security Officer - Europe, India and Emerging Markets at Equifax UK
11-2021 - 10-2022
Global Chief Information Security Officer Senior Vice President at Planet
7-2021 - 11-2021
Interim Group Chief Information Security Officer at Athora
1-2018 - 7-2021
Group Director - Security at Sky
4-2017 - 7-2021
Co-President & Company Director at Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance

Education

2011 - 2013
MSc from University of Portsmouth
2003 - 2005
Digital Forensics from National Specialist Law Enforcement Centre

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Insights For Selling To Phillip

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phillip is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phillip

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phillip move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Phillip take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Phillip

Personality Compatibility


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