Richard Piggin

Richard Piggin is a seasoned professional in cyber security and operational technology, currently serving as a Nuclear Inspector for Cyber Security at the Office for Nuclear Regulation since April 2024. With a strong background that includes positions as Senior Manager at Accenture and Cyber Security Lead at Rapiscan Systems, Richard has extensive experience in delivering operational resilience through secure engineering, particularly during tenure as Technical Authority for Operational Technology cyber security at Atkins. Richard also held influential roles such as Director and Council Member at the British Automation and Robot Association, Chairman of the SafetyBUS P Club International E.V., and Marketing Manager at Pilz Automation Technology. Richard's educational achievements encompass a Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Automation from the University of Warwick and a PgDip in Cyber Masters from Cranfield University, alongside advanced degrees in Engineering Business Management and a Bachelor's in Engineering.