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Sudarshan Ratnavelu

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CISO at Financial Services Compensation Scheme
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Sudarshan Ratnavelu is a senior cybersecurity leader with over 22 years of experience, currently serving as the CISO for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. His expertise spans technology risk, AI governance, and operational resilience, with previous senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays. He holds an MSc from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Outside of his executive roles, Sudarshan is a passionate public speaker and thought leader, frequently presenting at industry events like the Cloud & Cyber Security Expo. He is a co-host of "The Circuit, " a networking event for technology professionals. An avid coffee fan, he draws parallels between cybersecurity and making the perfect espresso.

In a unique personal milestone, Sudarshan was granted the Freedom of the City of London, a meaningful recognition after a decade of working in the city.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
CISO
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Business-Aligned Security
Advocates for CISOs to be strategic business partners who can articulate risk and value in financial terms, not just technical ones, as discussed in his keynotes.
AI & Security
Acts as an external advisor for an AI-powered security firm and speaks on topics like protecting trust in an autonomous, AI-driven digital world.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
CISO
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
12-2024
External Advisor
HelmGuard AI
3-2022 - 12-2024
Head of Cyber Security
Lloyds Banking Group
9-2015 - 3-2022
Lead Cyber Security Engineer (Senior Manager)
Lloyds Banking Group
9-2015 - 2-2020
Lead Security Solutions Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
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Education
2020 - 2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Henley Business School
2008 - 2012
Master of Science (MSc)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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