Robert Pritchard

Founder of The Cyber Security Expert, Advisor for HRH The Queen & the UK Government & Former Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre

Robert Pritchard’s Biography:

Robert Pritchard is a leading authority on cybersecurity, renowned for advising some of the UK’s most influential organisations, including the UK Ministry of Defence and the UK Government. As the Founder of The Cyber Security Expert, Robert has established himself as one of the most respected voices in cyber resilience, threat intelligence and digital risk management. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has briefed everyone from business leaders and government ministers to HM The Queen on cyber security issues. A highly sought-after speaker, Robert shares practical insights drawn from decades of frontline experience protecting critical national infrastructure and major organisations from evolving cyber threats.

Robert began his career in technology as a Consultant for Tertio in 1998 before becoming a Network Management Consultant for Riversoft. He then joined UBS as a Security Consultant in 2001, gaining valuable experience within the financial sector. In 2005, he moved into cybersecurity with the UK Ministry of Defence, spending three years as part of the team responsible for cyber incident response and reporting to senior Government officials. His expertise led to increasingly senior positions, including Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre. He also played an instrumental role in the planning and security preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Alongside founding The Cyber Security Expert in 2012, Robert has continued to innovate within the cybersecurity sector. In 2019, he became Chief Information Security Officer for Cazoo while also serving as Director of the Cyber Capacity Unit. He is an Associate Fellow for Cyber at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and has been featured in leading media outlets including The Sun, The Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera and CNBC, where he regularly comments on emerging cyber threats and security developments.

Further strengthening his reputation as an industry pioneer, Robert is the creator of Soothsayer, an advanced platform designed to detect compromised cloud identities by monitoring authentication activity across services such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, GitHub and Salesforce. His ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance has made him a trusted adviser to organisations across both the public and private sectors. Combining strategic leadership experience with hands-on technical expertise, Robert continues to help businesses strengthen their cyber resilience in an increasingly digital world.

Why Hire Robert Pritchard?

Robert Pritchard is hired as a speaker for his rare combination of senior government experience, operational cyber knowledge and commercial leadership. Having advised ministers, government departments and major organisations on cyber security, he provides audiences with practical, real-world lessons on cyber resilience, digital risk and emerging threats. Robert is particularly valued for his engaging presentation style and ability to simplify highly technical subjects for diverse audiences. Drawing on experience across defence, finance, technology and critical infrastructure, he delivers insightful keynote presentations that leave audiences better prepared for today’s cyber challenges.

Robert Pritchard‘s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Robert Pritchard’s remarkable career:

• 2019 – Appointed Chief Information Security Officer for Cazoo while also serving as Director of the Cyber Capacity Unit.
• 2012 – Founded The Cyber Security Expert, providing specialist cyber security consultancy and advisory services.
• 2012 – Played an instrumental role in the planning and security preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
• 2010 – Served as Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre, helping protect critical national infrastructure.
• 2008 – Briefed senior UK Government officials on cyber incidents and national security risks.
• 2005 – Joined the UK Ministry of Defence cybersecurity team, focusing on cyber incident response and government reporting.
• 2001 – Appointed Security Consultant at UBS, developing expertise in enterprise security and risk management.
• 2000 – Worked as a Network Management Consultant for Riversoft, supporting complex technology environments.
• 1998 – Started his professional technology career as a Consultant for Tertio.