Toby Rees

Toby Rees is the Global Head of AI Governance, Ethics & Compliance at IFS and the Global Group Director of Digital Resilience and Cybersecurity at WPP. With a distinguished background that includes serving as CEO and virtual CISO at Cyber Savvy, Toby has led transformative cybersecurity initiatives across multiple sectors, enhancing operational resilience and trust. Their earlier roles included significant contributions to the British Army and various high-profile organizations, where Toby's visionary leadership and strategic approach delivered measurable outcomes in digital security and business continuity. Toby holds an MSc in Cyber Defence and Information Assurance, showcasing a solid foundation in both technical and strategic domains.