Sonia Kumar

Sonia Kumar serves as the Global Head of Cyber Defence at Element Materials Technology since May 2023, leading efforts in protecting advanced industrial supply chains. Additionally, Sonia holds roles as a Non Executive Director at Edinburgh Napier University and a Non Executive Board Member at Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSC) Scotland. Previous experience includes senior management positions at Vodafone, where Sonia led cyber incident management and threat intelligence initiatives. Sonia's career began in the UK Ministry of Defence, progressing from Higher Executive Officer to Senior Intelligence Manager, focusing on national security and intelligence training. Early career experience as a Forensic Scientist at the Forensic Science Service established a foundation in providing credible evidence in criminal cases. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Defence and Information Assurance from Cranfield University and a Bachelor of Science with honours in Biomedical Sciences from Edinburgh Napier University.