Ray Dodd

Ray Dodd is a senior cyber security and AI governance leader with more than 25 years’ experience across UK financial services, telecommunications, local government and retail. His career has centred on security transformation, turning fragmented or immature functions into trusted capabilities that strengthen resilience, protect information and support business ambitions. Working with boards, executive teams and technical specialists, Ray translates complex security and technology risks into clear decisions, accountable ownership and measurable improvements. He aligns security strategy with organisational priorities, enabling businesses to embrace innovation with confidence. His expertise spans security transformation, governance, risk and compliance, data protection and supplier assurance. He brings experience of PRA- and FCA-regulated financial services, alongside established security standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST and PCI DSS amongst others. Recent focus has