Michael Knight, CISO at The University of Manchester
Michael Knight leads security for one of the country’s top research institutions. He focuses on improving controls, strengthening incident response, and guiding the university through large-scale digital programmes.
Tom Stoddart, CISO at Manchester Metropolitan University
Tom Stoddart oversees information security and compliance at MMU. He supports secure operations across academic, research, and administrative systems.
Graham Thomson, CISO at Irwin Mitchell
Graham Thomson is a well-known information security leader within the UK legal sector. He drives security strategy, risk management, and resilience across a major national law firm with a Manchester presence.
Sajid Iqbal, Information Security Executive (Manchester)
Sajid Iqbal holds a CISO-level background and works with organisations in Manchester to improve governance and security posture. His focus includes practical threat protection for organisations in high-risk environments.
Nathan Cooper, Cybersecurity Leader with Multiple CISO Appointments
Nathan Cooper has held several CISO-level roles during his career. Based in Manchester, he advises organisations on resilience, information risk, and long-term security strategy.
Alban Tramard, Chief Information Security Officer (Manchester)
Alban Tramard works in a CISO-level capacity, handling governance, policy improvement, and operational security for a private sector organisation in Manchester.
Neil Jones, Head of Information Security at Co-operative Group
Neil Jones leads information security for one of the UK’s most recognisable retail and services groups. His role includes overseeing governance, operations, and security improvements across Co-op’s national footprint.
Andrew Wilde, Director of Information Security at ITV
ITV’s technology and digital operations run a major hub in MediaCityUK near Manchester. Andrew Wilde manages security controls, risk management, and cyber strategy across production, broadcasting, and corporate systems.
Paul Tanner, Head of Information Security at Auto Trader UK
Auto Trader is one of Manchester’s biggest tech success stories. Paul Tanner leads the security program, focusing on secure engineering, data protection, and cloud security for a large digital marketplace.
Gareth Scragg, Senior Information Security Leader at Booking.com (Manchester Hub)
Gareth Scragg manages security at one of Booking.com’s key UK hubs. His work supports secure development, strong controls, and improved security engineering for a global travel platform.
Manchester’s cybersecurity landscape is growing at a steady pace. These leaders help shape the region’s resilience and guide organizations toward safer digital futures. Their work reflects the city’s broader shift toward strong governance, smarter systems, and long-term risk reduction.