Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury to its Board of Directors.
Newbury brings a wealth of experience and insights as a global cybersecurity executive and advisor for some of the largest multinational enterprises.
Oliver Newbury
Oliver Newbury’s guidance will help inform Immersive Labs’ business strategy and innovation.
The company, whose mission is to give workforces the human edge over cyber threats, is trusted by major public and private sector firms, including Citi, Pfizer, Humana, HSBC, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the UK National Health Service.
Work experience
Before Barclays, Newbury served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for BT’s Security Division
Oliver Newbury currently serves as a Senior Advisor for global alternative asset firm TPG supporting businesses’ growth and innovation. Before this role, he served as Barclays Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Before Barclays, Newbury served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for BT’s Security Division. Newbury holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Surrey and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Birmingham.
Cyber capabilities
“Immersive Labs solves one of the biggest challenges facing cyber pioneers today: building and proving cyber capabilities across the entire workforce,” said Oliver Newbury.
He adds, “I am energised by the opportunity to work with James Hadley and the rest of the company’s leadership team to grow the business with a focus on driving value for customers. Immersive Labs’ innovative approach to people-centric cybersecurity is what sets it apart from others in the space.”
Powerhouse in cybersecurity
“Oliver is a well-respected powerhouse in the cybersecurity industry and we are fortunate to welcome him to our Board as we continue to scale and expand our business globally,” said James Hadley, CEO and Founder, of Immersive Labs.
He adds, “The insights he brings from his experience driving security for some of the world’s largest banking and telecom enterprises will be invaluable.”