Simon Langley

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Chief Information Security Officer at Financial Ombudsman Service

Ilkley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Simon Langley is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer with over 25 years of experience. After leading security practices at PwC and KPMG, he transitioned to CISO roles at major companies including Morrisons, Asda, and currently the Financial Ombudsman Service. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The University of Manchester.

Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable and pragmatic leader with strong commercial acumen. He is a passionate diversity champion, having previously chaired a Diversity and Inclusion group in Technology. He currently splits his time between his home in Manchester and his work in London.

Upon returning to a role in London, he humorously remarked it was time to "dig out the red braces. "

Personality Overview

Socially Adept

People-Oriented

Trusting

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Transformation
He oversaw the complex security program for Asda's divestment from Walmart, one of Europe's largest recent IT transformations.
Diversity in Tech
Praised as a "great diversity champion, " he chaired a Diversity and Inclusion group in a previous technology leadership role.
AI Adoption
He recently highlighted the challenges organizations are struggling with regarding AI adoption, indicating a current focus on the topic.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Chief Information Security Officer at Financial Ombudsman Service
5-2025
Chief Information Security Officer at Pharmacy2U Ltd
4-2025
Principal Cybersecurity Consultant Associate at Tessiant
12-2021 - 4-2025
Chief Information Security Officer at Asda
1-2020 - 12-2021
Chief Information Security Officer at Covéa Insurance

Education

1980 - 1982
Bachelor of Science - BS from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making
  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions

DONT's

  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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