Head of Cyber Security
Overview:
The rising cyber‑threat landscape requires dedicated executive‑level leadership to safeguard critical assets and maintain operational resilience. A CISO will provide strategic oversight of information security, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive a unified risk‑management approach across the enterprise. This role will reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents, protect reputation, and support business growth by enabling secure innovation. Investing in a CISO now positions the organisation to proactively manage cyber risk rather than responding reactively, ultimately lowering long‑term cost and exposure.
Responsibilities:Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute an enterprise-wide security strategy aligned to FMCG priorities and digital transformation
- Provide senior leadership and board-level guidance on threats, risks, and regulatory impacts
- Lead cybersecurity, data protection, and OT security initiatives
Governance & Risk Management
- Own and manage the information security risk framework
- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and other standards
- Conduct cyber risk assessments across plants, logistics partners, suppliers, and commercial functions
- Drive compliance with GDPR and customer/retail partner requirements
OT & Supply Chain Security
- Implement controls and secure integrations across OT, IT, and IoT environments
- Protect manufacturing and supply chain systems from compromise
Security Operations & Incident Response
- Oversee SOC operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and monitoring
- Lead crisis management, incident simulations, and regulatory/customer communications
- Ensure minimal operational disruption from cyber incidents
Data Protection & Privacy
- Protect consumer, employee, and commercial data in ERP, CRM, e‑commerce, and marketing systems
- Partner with the DPO to uphold strong data governance
Technology & Architecture
- Embed security-by-design into digital and cloud transformation initiatives
- Establish architecture standards for IAM, networks, endpoints, and cloud
People, Culture & Awareness
- Drive global security culture and awareness across plants, distribution centres, and offices
- Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team with diverse IT/OT capabilities