Mark Wilson Ramsay

As a trusted cybersecurity & technology leader in securing data, architecture, OT and strategic security programmes outcomes, Mark has delivered notable change across sectors, and internationally. Mark's range, leadership, energy, and ideas suggest he could lead, run your security function, and improve AI use in your enterprise. An engineer by nature, he inspires teams in corporate, political, and dynamic environments, and values integrity, courage and teamwork most.

He achieves insight through data-driven enquiry, analysis and action – and makes the teams he leads rise. Mark also trains, develops and inspires change in others.

Senior Manager – Advisory, Data, Cybersecurity, AI Security - KPMG

(2019-10)

Senior Manager scaling a new practice in OT cybersecurity, yet have gained specialisms in business development, architecture, strategy, project management and data. New practice target of £1.5M, alongside other performance and engagement manager roles. Pitching key client proposals across varied sectors from Utilities to Life Sciences.

Representative clients include corporate CDOs, CIOs, CISOs and CTOs across UK Government (Defence), FTSE100 Aerospace (~£10Bn market cap.), Professional Services (>10K people), UK Retailer (~11,500 sites), and others from Consumer-Packaged Goods to Energy sectors. Now leading and scaling KPMG UK's first Security for AI capability

• Created new opportunities and produced selling proposals that resulted in a <£2.25M forward pipeline.
• Trusted advisor to 6 x Chief Data Officers (2 x CDO top 100 2021), 6 x CISOs from start-up to FTSE 100.
• >£1.25M yearly sales across 4 sector verticals; including from first funnel to final billing.
• Created risk-based OT security plan that reduced high-risk gaps by >90%, and spend by £2M in one year.
• Advocated new Artificial Intelligence (AI) security concepts, getting new client attention incl. US & Spain
• Delivered value and outcomes to make KPMG over £2.4M in cash fees from clients.
• Rescued a £54M programme in crisis; reallocating funds to achieve buy-in on investment.
• 2 x new product proof-of-concepts based on AI security risks – updating Global Trusted AI Framework.
• Advised OT cyber security on NCSC CAF/ISA/IEC 62443 for 6 different firms, completing 15 different assessments across 5 environments.

Student / Self-employed - Tech Mngt, Security Advisory - Innject Limited

(2019-04 - 2019-10)

Portfolio Manager, Technology Delivery Manager then Internal Consultant - Jaguar Land Rover

(2017-02 - 2019-03)

Headed IT programme and project delivery (line-manager to 11 people) to a complex automotive production line (operating costs £5M+). Data reporting via Tableau. Deputised for senior management abroad (30+ people), leading to join a transformation programme in corporate strategy / internal consultancy to tackle benefit cases, performance measurement and KPIs through project-based matrix management.

• Partnered management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to find £billions in potential EBIT benefits. Gave detailed data analysis and re-evaluated assumptions to create C-suite presentations.
• Selected to integrate software and network infrastructure into £1bn+ plant investment securely. Led and managed a team (under strain) with respect, focus and dynamism that delivered 2 months ahead of predictions.
• Created from nothing a cyber security strategy & operating model (NCSC and CESG compliant) designed to protect manufacturing globally from insider threats – first manufacturing security champion at JLR.
• Won approval through negotiation a revised 5-year IT sourcing strategy (SAP, automation) delivering £7M+ back to increase business cashflow.

Complex Projects Manager / Programme Lead - British Army

(2014-06 - 2016-11)

Projects Manager for multiple complex overseas telecommunication, IT, information and digital technology projects to enrich UK influence. Accountable to executive, users and suppliers for project and programme success. Adapted APMP, Agile and PRINCE2 project management method to deliver change. Matrix managed up to 55 telecommunication specialists across Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA).

• Managed capex projects that included Programme Lead on a £27M commercial programme.
• Shaped and won successful a commercial telecom and IT contract (<£5M capex).
• Influenced broad stakeholder groups – users, executive sponsors, private companies and international partners – that ultimately avoided strategic loss of trust with key political allies.

Commissioned Officer – Projects, HR, Learning, Security and Various management, leadership, training and technical roles - Business Including Operations Manager - British Army

(2007-05 - 2016-11)

Linked the Director and Senior Executive with a specialist team of 160 people, 40+ vehicles and high-security information systems. Served digital media, information capability, planning and infrastructure projects to a 5000-plus person business. Line managed 11 people. Head of Technology Department of 45 people specialising in telecommunications. Advisor to executive teams to build resilience, capability and capacity. Line managed up to 10, responsible for ~150 people.

• Streamlined organisational structure and sustained business output; 30% increase in labour productivity.
• Set business communications strategy and policy for over 5000 people with emphasis on clear direction.
• Received distinction as a top junior officer, winning an individual award based on fairness, respect and trust.
• Selected to form new training body from scratch that increased training capacity by 150 in 2 weeks.

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Northampton University (2017)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Industrial Economics - Warwick University (2003)