David Lawton

David Lawton is an experienced risk management professional currently serving as Risk Lead for IT & Security at National Gas Transmission, leading a team to provide risk oversight across various environments. Previously, Lawton held roles as a Risk Consultant at Goodbody, Risk Management Consultant at N Brown Group, and Manager of Operational Resilience at Periculum Associates™, among others. Expertise includes developing risk frameworks, conducting business-wide assessments, and managing compliance with regulations such as GDPR. Lawton's educational background includes multiple international diplomas and certificates in risk management from the Institute of Risk Management and a 1st Class Honours degree in English Language and Literature from The University of Huddersfield.