Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Bright
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Richard is a Chief Information Security Officer with over 25 years of experience in the software industry, specializing in SaaS solutions and data security for private equity-backed firms. Described by colleagues as knowledgeable, eloquent, and patient, he holds a CISSP certification and a BSc from The University of Edinburgh.
Originally from Dublin and now based in Edinburgh, Richard is a dedicated family man who actively supports his daughters career aspirations. He is also a competitive athlete, demonstrating significant commitment and teamwork outside of his professional life.
He has represented Scotland on the international stage, competing in the Hockey Masters World Cup.
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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How .Richard shows up
ROI Conscious
Judgemental
Hard To Convince
They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.
Priorities
Topics .Richard cares about
SaaS Security & Compliance
As a CISO, his career focuses on securing SaaS platforms and PII data, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials.
AI & LLM Security
He shares content on AI development and the importance of security, transparency, and traceability in custom Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps) platforms.
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Career
Work history
9-2022
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Bright
10-2021 - 8-2022
Director of Information Security
FreeAgent
9-2017 - 10-2021
Head of Information Security
FreeAgent
7-2014 - 9-2017
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Curo
8-2005 - 7-2014
Head of Infrastructure & Security
Vebnet (part of the Standard Life Group of Companies)
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