Robert . F

Global CISO | Director | NED

United Kingdom

About

I am an experienced executive security professional with proven success in building and leading FTSE 15 cybersecurity teams including accountability for: Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC); Infrastructure & Operations; Intelligence; Third Party, Platforms, Engineering, Identity and Access Management (IDAM) and Corporate (Physical) security. I have more than 15 years’ experience owning and delivering high value digital engagements. I am passionate about innovation, collaboration and developing people. I have proven success in leading and delivering Cyber/IT maturity uplift, strategy, target operating model (TOM) and accreditation. I have an extensive business network with solid experience building and managing relationships with C-suite, Partners, Third Parties and Regulators. I have deep and wide technical security knowledge across all security domains and frameworks coupled with an ability to communicate and present at every level of an organization.

Experience

  • Managing Director at CTX Consulting
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Current role: Interim Global CISO, leading international law firm

  • Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at TSB Bank
    Sep 2024 - Jul 2025 · 11 mos

  • Head of UK CISO (Deputy CISO) at Aviva
    Jan 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 9 mos

  • Senior Manager, Cyber Advisory Services at Deloitte UK
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Home Office (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Officer, Cyber and Fraud Investigations
      Mar 2012 - Feb 2014 · 2 yrs

    • Intelligence Officer, Online Investigations
      Apr 2010 - Mar 2012 · 2 yrs