ITWORX UK is pleased to announce the appointment of John Hay as Head of Information Security, as the business continues to strengthen its cybersecurity, compliance and risk management capabilities in response to growing industry demand.
John joins ITWORX UK with over 25 years of experience in IT & Information Security, having built a strong track record supporting organisations of various sizes nationwide, across a range of industries, to identify, manage and reduce cyber risk. Most recently, John served as Head of Cyber for a cybersecurity specialist, where he was responsible for leading the cybersecurity division, supporting cyber risk, compliance and resilience strategies.
Throughout his career, John has focused on delivering practical, business-aligned security strategies which help organisations move beyond theory and into implementing effective, cost-efficient controls which reduce risk.
John’s appointment reflects ITWORX UK’s commitment to providing clients with trusted, expert-led, innovative digital strategies in an increasingly complex threat environment.
Speaking about his new role, John said, “I’m excited to join ITWORX UK at a time where cybersecurity is such a critical priority for organisations. What stood out to me is the company’s commitment to long-term relationships and its Employee Ownership culture, delivering practical, innovative business-focused solutions for clients.
I’m looking forward to working closely with both the team and our customers to further develop their cybersecurity, compliance and risk management needs.”
Philip Mowatt, Managing Director, added, “I’m excited to welcome John into ITWORX UK as part of our strategy to further strength our Cyber Security, Compliance, Governance and Risk Management expertise.
Cyber Security threats faced by all businesses continue to increase in size and complexity year on year, with organisations now under increasing pressure to protect data through marketplace and industry compliance requirements, maintain operational resilience whilst minimising the effect on their productivity and profitability.
For a long time, Cyber Security provisions have been a fundamental building block of any IT estate, and the protection it provides is most effective when embedded in an organisation’s processes, rather than being treated as a bolt-on."
John’s knowledge and experience will ensure ITWORX UK remains a leader in these areas, providing our customers with expert-led, practical, cyber security strategies that help them navigate these challenges with confidence. “