Ben Harris

Ben Harris is an experienced cybersecurity and technology leader currently serving as Senior Director of Security Operations at Pearson since July 2025. Prior to this role, Ben held positions at Kingfisher plc, first as Group Head of Cyber Security, where strategic leadership and governance were key responsibilities, and previously as Group Head of Engineering, focusing on developing a global engineering function and technology roadmap. Ben's earlier experience includes serving as Managing Director at Wheal Fawley Ltd., Chief Information Officer at Switch Concepts, Development Manager/Director at Crytek, and Producer at Jagex Ltd., showcasing a diverse background in project management, software development, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity across various industries.