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Zak Pantelli

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Distinguished Architect & Senior Director - Data Security & Cryptography at GSK
📍 Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Zak Pantelli is a Distinguished Architect and Senior Director at GSK, leading data security and cryptography. With a background in Aeronautical Engineering and over 16 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, banking, and defense, he specializes in building enterprise-scale security strategies, with a current focus on post-quantum cryptography readiness.

Based on his professional background spanning national defense and stated interests, Zak maintains a connection to the military, specifically showing an interest in the British Army. He is also passionate about mentoring talent and building high-performing teams within the cybersecurity industry.

He chairs the joint H-ISAC & Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Post-Quantum Cryptography Task Force, driving cross-industry collaboration.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Distinguished Architect & Senior Director - Data Security & Cryptography
Job Level
Senior
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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Post-Quantum Cryptography
He leads GSK's PQC strategy, speaks publicly on its impact in life sciences, and chairs a joint industry task force dedicated to the PQC transition.
Enterprise Data Protection
A core focus of his career, he develops and executes global data protection and cryptographic strategies for large organizations in highly regulated environments.
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Work history

10-2025
Distinguished Architect & Senior Director - Data Security & Cryptography
GSK
11-2023 - 10-2025
Director of Data Security & Cryptography
GSK
10-2021 - 11-2023
Cyber Assurance Director
GSK
2-2021 - 10-2021
Lead Security Architect (Senior Manager)
Santander UK
12-2017 - 2-2021
Cyber Security Design & Assurance Lead
Lloyds Banking Group
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