Vinnit Patel

Senior Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance Executive with over 27 years of global experience, pairing hands-on technical depth with full P&L ownership. A former Chief Information Security Officer turned commercial leader, trusted by global enterprises to build and scale profitable security and technology practices across EMEA, North America, and APAC — spanning the public sector, financial services, telecom, energy, CPG, manufacturing, retail, and transport. I define market-entry strategy and have consistently delivered double-digit growth through consultative selling, strategic partnerships, and outcome-based services, closing multimillion-dollar deals through executive engagement and differentiated propositions.

Equally at home leading global teams and working alongside regional leadership, I open new routes to market, develop partner and channel ecosystems, and align operating priorities to deliver at scale internationally. A recognized innovator in Agentic, Generative, and Defensive AI, I help organizations modernize their security posture through autonomous-agent architectures, AI-powered SOC transformation, and data-driven governance that strengthens resilience, revenue, and trust.

CEO & Founder, CRO and CTO - TransCastAI

(2025-11)

Chosen Career Break whilst developing world's first offline AI-powered multi-lingual translation app capable of translating real-time streaming audio, meetings, audio files and document files to any target language. This includes model development and AI training on GPU.

Remote App

Management including vulnerability management and automated patch management, secure by design. SaaS offering in progress. In parallel I have developed an application which auto-converts MacOS app development scripts and components to Windows.

Senior Regional Sales Director (EMEA) – Cybersecurity & GRC - Concentrix

(2024-03 - 2025-11)

Leading the expansion of Concentrix's cybersecurity and risk portfolio across EMEA, North America, and APAC — aligning U.S. and Canadian service strengths to global market growth. Drive managed security, consulting, and AI-enabled GRC services across 70+ countries.

• Introduced AI-based threat and defensive security awareness across the enterprise client ecosystem.
• Engaged with clients to support cyber strategy and deliver outcome-based transformation services.
• Supported the development of strategic go-to-market content and revenue acceleration programs including sales enablement.
• Provided CxO-level advisory on evolving cyber threats, compliance frameworks, and AI-driven mitigation.
• Expanded Concentrix's managed security pipeline and brand presence across EMEA and APAC.
• Authored thought leadership on AI-augmented cybersecurity, SOC modernization, and digital risk.

Senior Regional Sales Director (EMEA) – Cybersecurity & GRC - HCL Technologies

(2021-11 - 2024-03)

Directed cybersecurity and GRC sales strategy across EMEA, engaging with C-suite stakeholders in banking, financial services, and insurance to shape enterprise security programs and deliver outcome-based transformation services. Partnered with CISOs and boards to define multi-cloud, enterprise-grade cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance models (DORA, NIS2, Cyber Essentials), converting strategic advisory into executable programs.

• Generated multi-million-dollar revenue growth through consultative solutioning and competitive financial proposals aligned to client risk appetites and business objectives.
• Owned full sales cycle — from opportunity qualification and solution design to pricing, negotiation, and closure — collaborating with delivery and alliance teams to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Drove portfolio expansion and pipeline acceleration across key accounts by leveraging HCL's global cybersecurity capabilities, partnerships, and regulatory-driven offerings.

Global Cybersecurity Executive – Financial Services - World Wide Technology (WWT)

(2019-09 - 2021-02)

Served as global advisor to the CISO community on cyber strategy, architecture, and transformation. Oversaw all cybersecurity engagements and business development across Global-Fi clients

• Defined global cybersecurity service strategy for Financial Services, delivering significant GP growth.
• Advised boards on risk appetite, maturity improvement, and remediation programs.
• Developed global security architecture blueprints and SOWs with commercial justification.
• Led creation of investment cases and GTM plans for security modernization initiatives.
• Directed C-suite engagement, SFDC pipeline ownership, and complex deal closures worldwide.

EMEA Cybersecurity Lead - World Wide Technology (WWT)

(2019-09 - 2021-02)

• Established regional cybersecurity business development targeting $3M GP.
• Built EMEA-wide CISO network and delivered advisory-led consulting engagements.
• Led marketing and thought-leadership campaigns highlighting geo-political influences on cyber risk.

Head of Cybersecurity & Risk Consulting - Infosys Consulting

(2016-10 - 2019-09)

Founded and grew Infosys Consulting's newly launched Cybersecurity Consulting practice in EMEA. Built the go-to-market strategy, service catalogue, and delivery capability from inception, establishing new multi-sector client relationships.

• Established a profitable cybersecurity consulting business with sustained growth.
• Directed multiple consulting and implementation engagements across IT/OT security.
• Advised on enterprise risk, compliance, and cyber resilience strategies.
• Delivered interim leadership roles: Acting Global CISO – COFCO International, Senior Cybersecurity Lead – EDF Energy (IT/OT environments), Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Consultant – BP Shipping

Consulting Partner – Enterprise Security Solutions - Wipro Technologies (UK)

(2014-05 - 2016-10)

Oversaw cybersecurity architecture, client strategy, and C-suite advisory for major enterprise clients.

• Developed account strategies and new consulting revenue streams.
• Led pre-sales, delivery, and customer satisfaction for all cybersecurity engagements.
• Strengthened long-term relationships with global executive stakeholders.

Chief Information Security Officer - T-Systems UK

(2011-07 - 2014-05)

Directed UK Delivery Security operations and strategy, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and regulatory standards.

• Owned security management budget and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Chaired the Delivery Security Steering Group and governed risk, audit, and compliance programs.
• Supported new business, client certifications, and audit readiness.

Cybersecurity Delivery Executive - T-Systems UK

(2011-07 - 2013-01)

• Owned Tier 1 client security delivery, contractual compliance, and SLA performance.
• Managed P&L for Security & Compliance and all transformation activities.
• Defined governance frameworks and supported all external audits.

UK&I IAM Service Line Owner (Head of Identity & Access Management) - IBM UK Ltd

(2003-04 - 2011-06)

Led IBM's Identity & Access Management Service Line for UK & Ireland, managing cross-competency delivery, service design, and cost optimization.

• Owned global IAM service definitions, standards, and innovation programs.
• Directed onshore/offshore delivery and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Represented the service line to account managers and client directors globally.

Head of Information Security, Risk & Compliance – Defra - IBM UK Ltd

(2003-04 - 2011-06)

• Recovered compliance posture and audit readiness across Defra's outsourced IT estate.
• Oversaw controls testing, remediation, and executive reporting.

Global Head of Information Security (Global IT Security DPE) – InBev - IBM UK Ltd

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

Identity & Access Management Transformation Manager – AMEX, ZFS, BBG, InBev - IBM UK Ltd

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

EMEA Distributed Computing Lead – AMEX - IBM UK Ltd

(2003-04 - 2005-12)

EMEA Midrange Information Security Manager - JPMorgan Chase UK

(1998-01 - 2003-12)

Advanced from Systems Security Administrator to Team Leader in 2000 to Vice President – Security in 2001. Managed security across 30+ AS/400 systems and 40+ applications supporting 22,000 users globally.

• Directed logical access control, system hardening, and compliance operations.
• Provided security support for trading, derivatives, and private banking environments.
• Delivered major automation and compliance monitoring improvements.

HNC - Computer Programming - Bournemouth University (1996 - 1996)

A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Chemistry - Bournemouth & Poole College (1992 - 1992)