Roger BouAoun
@rogerbouaoun
Cybersecurity executive driving secure cloud, AI assurance, and risk-led transformation for regulated enterprises.
What I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity executive with 20+ years leading security, risk, and compliance across FTSE 100 firms, financial services, public sector, and critical infrastructure. I deliver measurable outcomes—securing a £225M utilities outsourcing program, achieving 100% CI/CD compliance at AXA Health, and driving £30M P&L growth in cyber consulting at Wipro—while advising boards and regulators.
I build high-performing teams and implement scalable security strategies across cloud, DevSecOps, AI governance, and enterprise risk management that reduce risk, cut costs, and enable digital transformation. I combine technical expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform) with board-level advisory experience and strong regulatory compliance credentials to embed security into business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cyber Security Executive
1296 Ltd
May 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Advised regulated enterprises on cloud transformation, governance, and AI assurance, delivering measurable outcomes such as 100% CI/CD compliance at AXA Health and accelerated delivery across large cloud programs.
Led cybersecurity consulting for regulated industries, delivering multi-million-pound transformation programs, driving £30M in professional services revenue and reducing audit findings by 35%.
Global Security Risk Officer
Verizon Business
Jul 2011 - Aug 2017 (6 years 1 month)
Oversaw security governance and transformation for the £225M National Grid outsourcing program, delivering a £36M cybersecurity transformation and achieving audit certifications with zero major findings.
Senior Manager, Information Security
Protea Consulting Ltd
Built an Information Security practice and introduced a Threat Operations Centre for AstraZeneca, delivering enterprise-wide security programs and improving client compliance and resilience.
Senior Consultant, IT Audit & Risk
Led IT audit and risk assessment engagements for financial and government clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening control alignment across client environments.
Practice Leader, Information Security Services
Established IBM/GBM’s information security services practice in the Middle East, developing methodologies and ISMS frameworks that secured new revenue streams and improved client resilience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Purdue University Global
Master of Science, Cyber Security Management
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Completed a Master of Science in Cyber Security Management with summa cum laude honors.
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security with summa cum laude honors.
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing & Solutions
Grade: Summa Cum Laude
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing & Solutions with summa cum laude honors.
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