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Robbie Naden

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Head of Group - IT Infrastructure, Operations and Security at GAC Group
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Robbie Naden is a technology leader with 18 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Group for IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Security at GAC Group. Recognized as a top cybersecurity leader in the Middle East, he holds a CISSP certification and a BSc from Teesside University, specializing in cloud technologies and IT service management.

He has a proven track record of aligning technology with global business objectives for the shipping and logistics group. His expertise lies in developing strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and leading complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across continents.

He successfully led GAC Groups transition from on-premises legacy IT infrastructure to a cloud-based model using Microsoft Azure across four continents.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of Group - IT Infrastructure, Operations and Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Cloud Transformation
He led GAC Group's strategic transition from internal systems to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS technologies, specifically migrating the company to Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
IT Security Management
As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), he is responsible for security across 300 global offices and was named a top cybersecurity leader.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Head of Group - IT Infrastructure, Operations and Security
GAC Group
1-2018
Group IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager
GAC Group
11-2011
Regional IT Manager, Europe
GAC Group
1-2002
IT Support Technician
OBC Shipping Ltd
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BSc
Teesside University
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