Friday 21 October 2022, 11am-12noon (BST)

Mark Hughes is currently responsible for DXC’s Security business, including cyber defense, digital identity, secured infrastructure and security risk management.

He joined DXC from BT, a world-leading global telecommunications provider, where he most recently served as Chief Executive of BT Security. He joined BT in 2002 and held a variety of senior appointments, including key government customer-facing roles. In 2013, Mark led the formation of BT Security, which has become a global leader with 3,000 cybersecurity experts across 15 security operation centres globally and double-digit annual revenue growth.

Although Mark began his career in the British Army, he later became the Commercial Director at MWB Business Exchange.

Awarded a BSc with honours by the University of Leicester, Mark trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Junior Division of Staff College. He was awarded Military Advanced certificates in French and German from the University of Westminster.

He has served on national boards, including the Cyber Growth Partnership for the United Kingdom and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Board.

We were privileged to hear more about Mark’s esteemed career, his view on leadership and building teams, and the next generation of cybersecurity.

Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman & Founder, The SASIG, in conversation with Mark Hughes (info), President of Security, DXC Technology