Robert Ward

Commander
DISC Type : D

Group Chief Information Security Officer - to be updated December 2025 at Apex Group Ltd

Horsham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Robert is a senior C-suite leader (CIO, CTO, CISO) with extensive global experience in IT, telecommunications, and financial services. He specializes in enterprise-wide strategy, security, and transformation programs, particularly within private equity-backed firms. He holds an MBA from the University of Bradford.

Originally from London, Robert has a strong appreciation for West Yorkshire, highlighting its mix of distinctive towns and countryside as a fantastic area to live. He actively engages in online discussions about local life in the region.

He is a public advocate for cybersecurity vigilance, actively warning his network about phishing scams and emphasizing the importance of not clicking suspicious links.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They are not always relationship oriented. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Transformation
His career is focused on delivering enterprise-wide security programs and defining target operating models for cybersecurity as a CISO and consultant.
M&A Integration
Possesses expertise in carve-outs, divestitures, and leading change across multiple organizations being merged into a single, consolidated service.
Interim C-Suite Leadership
His current role at EUSTONGATE Consulting focuses on providing fractional CIO, CTO, and CISO services to support corporate clients' interim leadership needs.

Media Appearances

Robert has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025 - 8-2025
Group Chief Information Security Officer - to be updated December 2025 at Apex Group Ltd
10-2023 - 4-2025
CISO Security Role - to be updated when contract ends.(interim) at AXA Health Insurance
4-2022 - 6-2023
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer (Interim) at Money and Pensions Service
6-2016 - 5-2021
European CIO & CISO Transaction Services Group Fintech (Interim to Perm) at TSG
10-2014 - 5-2016
CIO/CISO Indivior Pharmaceuticals (Interim Role) at Indivior Pharmaceuticals (Reckitt Benckiser Divesture/Carve Out)

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Bradford
1987 - 1987
Higher National Diploma from Bradford College

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Insights For Selling To Robert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Robert 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 Robert

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Robert move?

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

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

You And Robert

Personality Compatibility


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