Pat Larkin

Pat Larkin serves as the President of Ekco Security since January 2024, leading one of Europe's fastest-growing Cyber Security companies. Additionally, Larkin is a Cluster Board Member and Chairperson of the Cyber Ireland Advisory Board, contributing to the development of the national cyber security cluster that unites industry, academia, and government to bolster the cyber security ecosystem in Ireland. As Chief Executive of Ward Solutions, Larkin has been instrumental in establishing the company as the largest dedicated Information Security provider in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Previous roles include co-founding and directing 2SAPlus, an authentication solutions company, and serving as an Officer in the Irish Defence Forces, where Larkin was involved in ICT operations and strategic planning. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Computer Applications from Dublin City University and participation in the Scoil Mhuire Adult Education Programme.