Conor McLaughlin

Conor McLaughlin is a cybersecurity professional currently serving as the Cyber Defence Center Manager at CME Group since September 2022, where responsibilities include safeguarding the company's global infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats. Prior to this role, Conor spent a decade at BT in various positions, including Senior Major Incident Manager, where management of critical escalations and customer project delivery were key responsibilities. With a comprehensive background in IT service management and project coordination from roles like Senior Service Delivery Manager and IT Project Manager, Conor possesses strong expertise in stakeholder management and technical support. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Applied Cyber Security and a CIT degree in Computing and Information Technology from Queen’s University Belfast. Early career experience includes technical support roles at Apple Retail and Allstate Northern Ireland.