Lia Edwards

Lia Edwards is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, CIO, and Investor at Pentiq since May 2022. At Pentiq, a UK-based cybersecurity company, Lia drives the provision of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and collaborates with expert security teams to enhance business defenses. Additionally, Lia holds the CIO position at Threat Protect, where a focus is placed on establishing strong security partnerships with businesses. Previously, Lia excelled as Chief Information Officer at Palantir (now Aucerna), leading a global IT organization and shaping the IT strategic roadmap for over a decade. Lia's career also includes progressive roles in database engineering and software development, with notable contributions to organizations such as HOLMAN FENWICK WILLAN INTERNATIONAL LLP and London & Quadrant.