Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the UK & Ireland CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

UK & Ireland CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Members

Alan Bambury

Kerry Group
CISO

Liz Banbury

Thames Water
CISO

Neil Bennett

Post Office Ltd
CISO

Dan Biggs

Network Rail
CISO

Martin Bisiker

Next
Head of Information Security | CISO

Charl Brits

Laing O'Rourke
Group CISO

Dan Burns

Inchcape
CISO

Dexter Casey

Centrica
Group CISO

Manish Chandela

Sportradar
EVP, CISO, Enterprise Risk & Privacy

Paul Clarges

CRH
Group CISO

Euan Davidson

Helmerich & Payne
CISO & Senior Director of AI Strategy

Claire Davies

John Lewis Partnership
Partnership CISO

Baldev Dhillon

Dunelm
Head of Cyber Security

Neil Dudleston

Specsavers
Global CISO

Philip Edwards

Revolut
CISO

Matt Finn

DLA Piper
CISO

Michael Forbes

Morrisons
CISO

Christine Ford

The Economist
VP of Cyber Security

Jules Gascoigne

Transport for London
CISO

Kerry Gibson

Ministry of Defence
Head of Cyber Security

Simon Goldsmith

CFC
CISO

Thomas Harvey

Barclays
CISO, UK

Sarah Harvie

Kingfisher
CISO

Mike Heritage

Financial Times
VP Cyber Security

Katie Hermans

Intact Insurance
UK&I CISO

Katy Hinchcliffe

M&G Plc
Group CISO

Phil Huggins

Department of Health and Social Care
National CISO

Paul Key

Smith & Nephew
CISO & VP Information Security

Simon Lambe

SGN
CISO

Aris Matthidis

Tokio Marine Kiln
Group CISO

Karl McCarthy

Computacenter
Group CISO

Toks Oladuti

Dentons
Global CISO

Julian Osborne

Scania
CISO

Daven Patel

Diageo
CISO

Tobi Patterson-Jones

Compass Group PLC
Group CISO

Jim Roach

Whitbread plc
CISO

Sue Robinson

Everest
Head of International IT Risk and Security

Reza Salari

Pacific Life Re
CISO

Stuart Seymour

Virgin Media O2
Group CISO & CSO

Roy Shiromani

Legal & General
Group CISO

Matt Smith

St. James’s Place Wealth Management
CISO

Ian Snelling

Skipton Building Society
Senior Security Leader

David Stewart

DCC
Group CISO

Simon Strickland

Imperial Brands
CISO

Simon Tong

SLB
Cyber Security Governance Manager

Doug Weekes

Sainsbury's
CISO & Director of Data Governance

Neil Weller

OCS Group
Group CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

13 October 2026 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CISO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 155 Bishopsgate

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

1 December 2026 | an evening

UK & Ireland CISO Community Inner Circle

113 Chancery Lane

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

24 February 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CISO Community Inner Circle

Carlton Tower Jumeriah

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

April 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

8 June 2027 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CISO Community Executive Summit

Royal Lancaster London

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

October 2027 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CISO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

December 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CISOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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