18 years senior leadership experience across multiple HMG departments, including leading security education & awareness across government (HMRC, HMT, DCMS). Neil’s phishing simulation work across government clusters saw him receive internal and external award recognition.

Neil started his career working in drugs enforcement & immigration, eventually leading the UK Border Force’s operational safety training program which included use of force, method of entry and critical incident training. Neil was a former committee member for the ACPO use of force steering group and a qualified National college of policing lead trainer.

Extensively qualified in cyber & training including CISMP, MoR, TAQA (A1/V1), CI, SANS & Cyber Foundation. Neil is experienced in delivering projects that impact business, focusing on behavioural & cultural change using his experience on the client's side, he has significant insight into the current & future needs of the market.

Outside of work is an F.A & UEFA qualified football coach and works within professional football academy pathways such as EFL Championship club Ipswich Town F.C.

A1/V1 training assurance & verification (TAQA) *City & Guilds, CISMP, MoR, Cyber Foundation, SANS: Securing the Human, Continuous Improvement Practitioner, Diploma Law Enforcement, National College of Policing TTT qualification, Heartstart ELS TTT qualified, Critical Incident Bronze/Silver TTT Trainer, Blauer S.P.E.A.R instructor.