Chris Dawson

Chris Dawson is an experienced security professional currently serving as the Global Head of Physical Security at Darktrace since November 2020. Prior to this role, Chris held the position of Director of Security at Salutem Global LTD, where responsibilities included managing security operations and crisis management. Experience also includes serving as Deputy Program Manager and Close Protection Officer in Afghanistan with TOR International, as well as leading a maritime security team at Solace Global. Chris's career began in the Royal Marines, where Chris served as a Commando for over a decade. Chris holds a Master's degree in International Security and Risk Management from the University of South Wales, obtained between 2017 and 2021.