Matthew Whale

Matthew Whale has a diverse work experience in the field of information security. Matthew currently serves as the Head of Information Security at FNZ Group, starting in August 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Global Head of Information Security at Computershare from July 2019 until July 2023. Before that, Matthew worked at AXA PPP healthcare as both a Senior Information Security Manager from November 2017 to June 2019 and an Information Security Manager from December 2015 to November 2017. Matthew also gained experience at Hargreaves Lansdown where they served as an Information Security Officer from August 2013 to November 2015, a Lead Security/API Developer & Deputy Web Team Manager from August 2012 to July 2013, and a Web Developer from August 2008 to July 2012. Prior to that, they worked as an IT Manager at Morgan West Associates from 2003 to July 2008. Matthew began their career as an Online Learning Technician at UWE in August 2001.

Matthew Whale has completed the following education programs:

- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA

- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA

- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) from Cloud Security Alliance

- ISO27001:2013 Lead Auditor from IBITGQ

- GIAC Certified GWEB Web Application Defender from SANS

- Network+ from Comptia

- ITIL V4 Foundation from ITIL

- BSC Hons Computing and Information Systems from UWE.