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Gilbert Verdian

Gilbert Verdian PhotoGilbert is a technologist with an upbringing in business and a deep background in technology and security.

Having over 20 years of industry experience Gilbert considers himself living at the intersection of Security, Business & Technology. By blending his technical expertise and business know-how, he is able to transform and solve complex challenges faced by business and Governments around the world.  
 
In recent appointments, he was the CISO at NSW Health, Deputy CTO at HM Treasury working with Cabinet Ministers and the Chancellor responsible for securely transforming Central Government Departments including the systems that are critical for the operating and running of the UK economy. Responsibilities covered Downing St, Cabinet Office, Bank of England, Financial Services Authority and the Debt Management Office. He was also the CTO at UKFI, responsible for rapidly establishing the agency during the financial crisis to take ownership of £350B worth of toxic assets from the banks.