Neal Harrison MBE

Experience

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  British Army

  Apr 1995 - Aug 2019

  Held senior leadership roles in the Intelligence Corps, overseeing strategy, risk management, training, and personnel development across multiple domains. Played a critical role in shaping organisational strategy, managing budgets, and driving improvements in training, welfare, and operational effectiveness.- Directed a £2M training budget for Counterintelligence and Security Training, ensuring resources were allocated effectively to meet operational needs.- Served as Second in Command of the Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Wing, overseeing risk management, firearms regulations, and operational standards across multiple specialist departments.- Contributed to the strategic direction of the Intelligence Corps as a member of its Executive Council, representing the interests of 2,200 personnel and advising on decisions that shaped the future of the Corps.- Designed a £10M education programme, introducing fully funded degree and master’s courses for Intelligence Corps personnel, later adopted across the British Army.- Through direct engagement with Tri-Service Manning organisations increased retention, addressing concerns, and bettering communication via newly introduced Corps conferences.- Supported Military Intelligence Museum project, a £10M project, and contributed as a board member and Trustee on the Intelligence Corps Association, leading on historical preservation and welfare initiatives. Show less

  • Senior Leadership Roles – Intelligence Corps, British Army

    Apr 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Intelligence and Security Leadership

    Nov 2005 - Apr 2015

  • Aircraft Technician

    Apr 1995 - Nov 2005
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  Somerford Associates Limited

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  Head of Business Value Consulting

  Developed and led the Business Value Consulting (BVC) function, providing strategic solutions to drive digital transformation and secure high-value contracts in the cyber and information security sector. Worked closely with clients and global vendors to align consulting services with organisational needs.- Built the BVC function from the ground up, establishing key partnerships with prime contractors.- Introduced a software-agnostic consulting framework in collaboration with Splunk, addressing client needs across various industries.- Successfully overcame sales roadblocks by increasing C-Suite engagement and fostering cross-department collaboration.- Positioned the company as a leader in cyber and information security consulting by deploying innovative methodologies, working alongside major vendors such as Okta to secure contracts.- Designed and implemented workshops and tailored tools to improve client engagement and foster long-term partnerships, resulting in sustained business growth. Show less

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  Ebury

  May 2021 - now

  Head of Information Security

  Leading Information Security, Data Privacy, and Fraud Prevention for a global fintech firm operating across 31 offices in 5 continents. Responsible for creating and implementing strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and protect the organisation against emerging threats.- Secured and maintained ISO27001 certification, transitioned from ISO27001:2013 to ISO27001:2022, standardising security practices across global operations.- Reduced phishing click rates, exceeding board-set targets and strengthening organisational security posture.- Delivered a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) implementation, scaling security operations to 24/7/365 coverage. - Designed and implemented an Operational Resilience Framework for the Group. - Built global information security policies, reporting metrics such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to C-Suite leadership and governance boards. - Led the deployment of an Authorised Push Payment Fraud Reconciliation tool. Show less