Simon Gardner, CISM in

Simon Gardner, CISM

Commander · DISC type D
Group Chief Information Security Officer at Aspen Insurance Group
📍 Haslemere, England, United Kingdom

Simon is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with over two decades of experience leading cybersecurity governance for global enterprises in streaming, insurance, and security sectors. He is a strategic leader specializing in risk management, cyber defense, and compliance, holding CISM and PRINCE2 certifications. Colleagues praise him as an experienced and dedicated leader.

Outside of work, Simon supports his wife, Laura Gardner, in her professional endeavors related to intellectual property and smart contracts. He also engages in creative and fun personal activities, such as participating in a sneaker painting event.

He recently spent an evening painting sneakers at a social event, showcasing his creative and fun-loving side.

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Current Role
Group Chief Information Security Officer
Location
Haslemere, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

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 well to strong and respectful communication.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Business-Centric Security
His approach is rooted in business-centric risk management, focusing on practical and timely solutions that minimize costs, safeguard revenue, and protect brand reputation.
Security Awareness
He has spearheaded extensive security awareness training initiatives and speaks publicly on the topic of user engagement and building a strong security culture within organizations.
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Career

Work history

2024 - 2025
Group Chief Information Security Officer
Aspen Insurance Group
2022
Chief Information Security Officer
SkyShowtime
2022 - 2024
Chief Information Security Officer
ROCK Insurance Group
2022 - 2023
Chief Information Security Officer
Chubb Fire & Security Group
2022 - 2022
Portfolio CISO
The Carlyle Group
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Education
1991 - 1994
Education details unavailable
University of Hertfordshire
1989 - 1991
Education details unavailable
Godalming College
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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