Bharat Thakrar

Bharat Thakrar is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong focus on cyber resilience and security leadership. Currently serving as Principal Security Lead at the Information Security Forum and CISO at CyberBTX Ltd, Bharat has been instrumental in heading security services and incident response efforts. Contributions as an Advisory Board Member for organizations such as the City Security and Resilience Network and RANT Events Ltd highlight a commitment to guiding cybersecurity practices. Additionally, Bharat’s role as a Council Member at GLG involves advising clients on cyber security, disruptive technologies, and digital transformation. Previous experience includes significant positions at BT Global Services, where responsibilities encompassed driving global product strategy, implementing incident response capabilities, and leading cyber risk management initiatives. Bharat holds an Executive MBA from Imperial College London and has furthered education at the University of Portsmouth.