The UK logistics sector underpins national commerce, critical supply chains, and last-mile delivery for millions of customers every day. With operations spanning physical infrastructure, cloud platforms, customer data, and complex partner ecosystems, logistics organisations face an expanding cyber risk surface. From national postal services to global supply chain operators, security leaders in this sector must balance resilience, availability, and regulatory compliance while supporting large-scale, time-critical operations.
The following UK-based security leaders stand out for their roles in shaping cybersecurity, risk, and governance across some of the country’s most operationally critical logistics organisations.
Clare Patterson — Chief Information Security Officer, Royal Mail Group
Clare Patterson serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Royal Mail Group, bringing experience across information security, telecoms, and enterprise project delivery. Her background includes strengths in information security, project management, unified communications, revenue assurance, IT auditing, business intelligence, and telecoms.
Her career reflects a blend of technical and operational expertise, supporting security programmes within large, distributed organisations. Her focus has been on delivering structured, programme-driven security initiatives aligned to complex national-scale operations.
Jack Southorn — General Manager, Cyber and Information Security, DPD UK
Jack Southorn is General Manager for Cyber and Information Security at DPD UK, having progressed through multiple security roles within the organisation over more than nine years. His tenure includes roles spanning IT Security Analyst, Senior Security Analyst, and Information Security Manager, before assuming leadership of the cyber and information security function.
He brings hands-on experience in information security management and Data Protection Act compliance, with a project-driven approach aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of security standards within a high-volume courier environment.
Jason Anderson — Chief Information Security Officer, Unipart
Jason Anderson is Chief Information Security Officer at Unipart and an experienced cyber security executive with more than 20 years’ experience across information security, risk management, governance, and compliance. He has led large-scale cybersecurity transformation programmes within global organisations, delivering initiatives to time and budget.
An effective communicator at Board and executive level, he focuses on positioning cyber security as a business enabler. He regularly presents at industry events, particularly on Board-level reporting and strategic programme delivery, and holds both an Information Technology degree and an MBA.
Julia Myram — Head of Cybersecurity & Risk, GXO Logistics
Julia Myram is Head of Cybersecurity & Risk at GXO Logistics, following the acquisition of Wincanton by GXO Logistics, Inc. She played a key role in integrating cybersecurity teams and aligning security and risk management practices across the combined organisation.
With certifications including CISM, PRINCE2, and ITIL Expert, her work focuses on information security management systems, compliance management, and organisational resilience. Her experience spans IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management, with an emphasis on building robust frameworks and embedding a culture of cybersecurity awareness.
Mike Daniel — Group IT Director, Security & Risk, Culina Group Limited
Mike Daniel is Group IT Director for Security & Risk at Culina Group Limited. He previously served as Chief Information Security Officer at Secure Trust Bank and held senior cybersecurity leadership roles across both public and private sectors, including Capgemini and HM Revenue & Customs.
His background includes extensive experience in cyber risk management, security awareness, and business relationship management. Across his career, he has led security functions in highly regulated environments, applying a structured and governance-led approach to enterprise risk.
Ian Griffiths — Head of Information Security and Governance, Samworth Brothers
Ian Griffiths is Head of Information Security and Governance at Samworth Brothers, with a career focused on aligning ICT and business strategy. His experience includes senior information security roles at Samworth Brothers and Kerry Group, where he has developed and matured organisational security capabilities.
He is known for a collaborative and empathetic leadership style, working across all levels of the organisation to balance effective security controls with productivity. His work emphasises cultural change, awareness, and practical security outcomes that support day-to-day operations.
Securing the Supply Chain at National Scale
UK logistics organisations operate at the intersection of physical infrastructure, digital platforms, and national economic resilience. Cybersecurity leaders in this sector are responsible for protecting always-on operations, safeguarding customer and partner data, and maintaining trust across vast and interconnected supply chains.
The security leaders featured here play a critical role in strengthening the resilience of UK logistics, ensuring that complex delivery networks continue to operate securely and reliably as digital dependency and cyber threats continue to grow.