Martin Jimmick

Martin Jimmick has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Martin has held various leadership positions in the information security and technology fields.

Their most recent role was as the Head of Information Security - Digital at Whitbread, where they led the establishment of a high-performing information security function. Martin focused on safeguarding customers and the business while operating across multiple legal jurisdictions.

Prior to that, Martin worked at Prudential Portfolio Management Group as an Information Security Manager. Martin provided strategy and oversight of information risk management, ensuring compliance with financial industry standards and regulations.

Martin also founded the first Information Security and Compliance function at Which?, where they maintained information security controls at group level and accommodated regulatory impacts.

Martin has experience in public sector organizations as well. Martin played a critical role in achieving accreditation for the UK Government's Public Services Network during their time at Horsham District Council. At Chelmsford City Council, they served as the ICT Technical Services Manager and provided architectural solutions for infrastructure optimization.

Additionally, Martin has experience in consultancy and project management. Martin worked as a self-employed consultant at Hadleigh Computing Consultants, offering services such as project management, business development, and IT/system reviews.

Early in their career, Martin worked at Royal Bank of Scotland Group in various ICT technical positions, supporting complex network operations.

Martin Jimmick's roles have demonstrated their ability to build and lead teams, ensure compliance, and optimize infrastructure in a diverse range of sectors.

Martin Jimmick has a history of education and certifications in the field of information systems security. From 2013 to 2016, they attended an institution accredited by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. Although their degree and field of study are not specified, they obtained several certifications including Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) in 2015 and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in 2014. Martin also obtained additional certifications such as Akamai Kona Site Defender - Configuration and Maintenance from Akamai Technologies in 2018, Foundation Certificate in NLP from Fields of Learning in 2009, ITILv3 in 2008, Prince2 from the Office of Government Commerce in 2008, and EU General Data Protection Regulation from IBITGQ (year not specified).