Daryl is a highly experienced and trusted cyber security professional with over 25 years dedicated to protecting the UK’s national interests. He works at the forefront of securing the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and is widely respected for his integrity, leadership, and strategic insight.

A CIISEC Fellow, Daryl was one of the first in the UK to be Chartered. His interests span cyber risk, AI, and quantum computing, and he has featured on BBC News discussing the evolving challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and cyber security.

With over 25 years in cyber security, Andy is a recognised leader in protecting Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and advancing security best practice. A co-founder of Avella, he has earned accolades including 'CISO of the Year' and 'Cloud Security Influencer of the Year'.

He holds top-tier certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC and Certified CISO, and has completed executive education at Harvard and MIT. Andy began his journey with an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and is proud to be a Fellow of the British Computer Society.

Tom is a CISSP-certified cyber security leader with over a decade of experience advising central government, defence, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). As Security Lead at the UK’s AI Security Institute, he shapes national strategy on threats from compromised models, agentic AI, and hostile state actors.

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With expertise across governance, risk, architecture, and incident response, Tom brings a senior, strategic lens to cyber—underpinned by an academic background in the arts that strengthens his communication and leadership.

A former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces operator, Ben specialises in assessing and strengthening the physical security of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) —including energy, health, and telecoms. With expertise in hostile reconnaissance, covert entry, and identifying vulnerabilities in security systems, he advises on risk, resilience, and regulatory change.

Ben has worked alongside police and intelligence agencies and is a Chartered Security Professional. An industry thought leader, he regularly comments on terrorism legislation, state threats, and evolving tactics used against UK infrastructure.

As Head of Operations, Sam leads strategic and operational excellence across consultancy delivery, finance, marketing, and quality assurance. With over 20 years’ experience—primarily in recruitment—she has a proven track record in bid pursuit, commercial management, and agency transformation.

Sam has successfully led initiatives to enhance operations, improve performance, and elevate client satisfaction. She excels in cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making and has a keen interest on inclusive hiring and creating pathways for underrepresented talent within cyber security.

Sachin has over 15 years’ experience helping organisations strengthen their cyber security posture, with a focus on the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and the banking sector. He is widely respected for combining deep technical and strategic expertise with the ability to build trusted business relationships.

Sachin has advised both government and industry on cyber security best practices and was one of the earliest contributors to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP), representing over 30 organisations in shaping their smart metering security strategies.

Carl is a results-driven sales and client services professional with over 20 years' success across both B2B and B2C markets. With deep experience in industries such as cyber security, recruitment, and advertising, he has a proven track record of cultivating long-term client relationships, driving strategic account growth, and delivering exceptional service at senior stakeholder level.

Carl excels in managing complex client portfolios, aligning solutions to business needs, and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the customer journey. Renowned for exceeding targets, he brings energy, organisation, and self-motivation to every challenge. Colleagues describe him as a dynamic, collaborative leader who builds rapport effortlessly and thrives in fast-paced, client-focused environments.