Simon Cole

Simon Cole possesses extensive experience in security architecture and information security, having held pivotal roles at organizations such as Lloyds TSB, Capital One, and dentsu international. In the capacity of Senior Security Solution Architect at Lloyds TSB, Simon led the PCI DSS program, ensuring compliance and delivering a robust architecture. As Head of Information Security Consultancy & Architecture at Capital One, Simon directed enterprise threat modeling efforts. Within Lloyds Banking Group, Simon contributed to fraud and financial crime strategies while also leading teams in various security-focused roles. Currently, as the Global Security Architecture & Engineering Director at dentsu international, Simon oversees product security, cyber risk, and vulnerability management across the dentsu Solutions service line. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography & Astronomy from Plymouth Polytechnic.