Governing Body Spotlight

Sue Robinson brings over 25 years of experience as a specialist in the IT industry, providing vision and leadership focusing on Information Risk Management, Cyber Security, IT Operations, Service Delivery Management and Business Change. She is also a Non-Executive Director for Connect Worldwide, a global HPE User Community Forum.

In her space time, Sue is a keen equestrian and has a horse called Quercus Alfie.

Learn more about the UK & Ireland CISO community here.
 

Give us a brief overview of the path that led to your current role.

I started my career in IT rolling out Lotus CC:Mail for DOS back in 1995. I then went on to leading global messaging teams at ING Barings and Brit Insurance. That was followed by heading up the Infrastructure and Database teams, and then I moved into Information Security.  I was a regional CISO and then regional CIO for 3 years at Aspen. I decided Information Security was my passion, so I took the opportunity at Everest back in May 2023.
 

What is one of your guiding leadership principles?

Always listen to your subject matter experts (SME’s), that's why you have them as part of your team.
 

What is the greatest challenge security leaders face today, and how are you addressing it?

Meeting the constant regulatory demands as we expand in more countries.
 

What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CISO?

Never doubt yourself. It will be tough, and make sure the Board understands the cyber threat landscape proficiently so they can support your strategy.
 

How do you measure success as a leader?

Obtaining executive buy-in, building a strong team, and defining a clear vision.
 

What is the value of being a member of the Evanta community?

Being able to connect with your peers, discuss your challenges and leverage other peoples’ experiences.
 

Evanta Governing Body members share their insights and leadership perspectives to shape the agendas and topics that address the top priorities impacting business leaders today.