Dave Harcourt

Dave Harcourt is a Chief Security Authority and Automation Director at BT, leveraging extensive experience in the telecoms industry and UK government to influence cyber security strategy. They previously held roles including Director of Security Design and Assurance, where they were accountable for pan-BT security and resilience measures, and Head of Network Security, where they ensured the security of BT Wholesale's networks. With a technical background in networking and IT technologies, Dave has successfully led large, multidisciplinary teams on multimillion-pound programs, driving significant advancements in security architecture and compliance. They earned an MEng in Electronics Systems Engineering from Aston University.