Julian Bower

Julian Bower has extensive experience in IT and information security, spanning over 25 years. Julian currently serves as the Head of Information Security at British Land since December 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Director Global IT Infrastructure and Information Security at ISG (Information Services Group) from July 2018 to December 2022. In this role, they were responsible for leading the Information Security and IT Infrastructure teams for a global technology research and advisory firm.

Before joining ISG, Julian Bower worked as the Head of Information Security and Strategy at Baringa Partners from November 2017 to July 2018. Julian also held the role of Director, Global IT Infrastructure & Information Security Officer at Information Services Group from March 2014 to November 2017.

Julian Bower's earlier career includes positions such as Head of IT at Sanlam Private Investments (UK) from July 2013 to March 2014 and Head of IT at KBC Advanced Technologies from November 2007 to January 2013. Julian also served as the Head of Technology, MGI at Bank of New York Mellon from 2004 to 2007.

Julian Bower started their career in 1994 at Royal Bank of Scotland as a Technical Analyst, where they gained experience in desktop and server support. Julian has also held roles at Mellon Financial and SHL Systemhouse.

Throughout their career, Julian Bower has demonstrated expertise in information security, IT infrastructure management, risk management, and team leadership.

Julian Bower has a diverse education history. Julian attended the University of Surrey from 1990 to 1994, where they earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing and Information Technology. Prior to that, they attended Bristol Grammar School from 1982 to 1989, although no degree or field of study is specified for this time period. In 2012, Julian attended the Cranfield School of Management for the IT Leadership Programme. In terms of additional certifications, Julian has obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in September 2019. Julian also holds a Certificate in Information Security Management Principles from ISEB. Julian is a Chartered IT Professional, certified by the British Computer Society. While it is mentioned that they have obtained the ITIL Foundation and Prince II Foundation certifications, no further details are provided for these specific credentials.