Stuart Seymour

Stuart is Group Chief Security Officer (CISO and CSO) at Virgin Media O2. Stuart is proudly dyslexic and a Cyber Security and Physical Security Leader with over 25 years of global remit.
Stuart has a proven track record of Digital Transformation, building Security Functions and teams globally at major multinationals. Skilled at communicating security strategy to the C-Suite, Board and Shareholders, Stuart can translate complex security problems into non technical language.
He was ranked #1 CISO at the CSO 30UK awards in 2023 and received an award for Diversity and Inclusion for his work on Neurodiversity the same year. He was awarded Outstanding CISO of the year in 2024 at the cyber OSPAS
A proven communicator and public speaker, Stuart is multilingual with global experience in security consultancy, data security, physical security, cyber security, cyber incident response, crisis management and cyber security risk as well as all aspects of business resilience (including business continuity and disaster recovery). Stuart has also been responsible for Risk, Governance and Controls functions and accountable for Regulatory and Governmental relationships.
Stuart has designed, managed and delivered complex, fiscally prudent physical and cyber security, data security and network security solutions / programs finding the balance between security, cost, availability and business enablement.
Stuart has an ability to lead a diverse and virtual workforce spread across four continents during periods of significant pressure, recognised for developing and mentoring staff to achieve more than is expected of them. Stuart has been recognised for his work on enhancing Security Culture
He is the Past Master and Court Member of Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and was the Board Special Advisor to Care International UK. Stuart is on the OSAC UK Executive Committee member; and Chartered Security Professional.