Speakers

Chris Parker MBE joined Fortinet UK in 2020. An expert in strategic cybersecurity collaboration, he is Co-Chair of the MOD IDA Industry Working Group and Chairman of the UK Government COPP for Energy Sector Cybersecurity. Previous career roles include: $1B Construction mega-project director, COO global oil company, MD of a cyber consultancy company. Previously, Chris was an infantry officer, serving on 9 combat and operational tours. Chris was awarded an MBE in 2003, is a Fellow of the Tällberg Foundation and holds a Technology Masters' Degree and 2 post-graduate diplomas in Strategic Management. Chris is a visiting lecturer on FCDO’s Chevening Fellowship at Cranfield University.