Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans is a seasoned professional in the field of IT architecture and security, currently serving as the Global Security Architecture Lead at JD Sports Fashion since April 2024. Prior to this role, Gareth spent over 16 years at Bupa in various capacities, including Head of Strategy and Architecture, where responsibilities included overseeing the Shared Technology Strategy and Architecture function and promoting alignment between business strategies and IT frameworks. Previous positions at Bupa included Enterprise Architect and Infrastructure Architect, focusing on methodologies, agile working environments, and significant initiatives such as the transition to zero trust network access. Gareth began his career at Virgin Media as a Communications Analyst and Technical Support Analyst, providing extensive support in network operations. Gareth earned a degree in Physics from the University of York.