Head of Cyber Security

Overview: The rising cyber ‑ threat landscape requires dedicated executive ‑ level leadership to safeguard critical assets and maintain operational resilience. A CISO will provide strategic oversight of information security, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive a unified risk ‑ management approach across the enterprise. This role will reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents, protect reputation, and support business growth by enabling secure innovation. Investing in a CISO now positions the organisation to proactively manage cyber risk rather than responding reactively, ultimately lowering long ‑ term cost and exposure. Responsibilities: Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute an enterprise-wide security strategy aligned to FMCG priorities and digital transformation Provide senior leadership and board-level guidance on threats, risks, and regulatory impacts Lead cybersecurity, data protection, and OT security initiatives Governance & Risk Management Own and manage the information security risk framework Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and other standards Conduct cyber risk assessments across plants, logistics partners, suppliers, and commercial functions Drive compliance with GDPR and customer/retail partner requirements OT & Supply Chain Security Implement controls and secure integrations across OT, IT, and IoT environments Protect manufacturing and supply chain systems from compromise Security Operations & Incident Response Oversee SOC operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and monitoring Lead crisis management, incident simulations, and regulatory/customer communications Ensure minimal operational disruption from cyber incidents Data Protection & Privacy Protect consumer, employee, and commercial data in ERP, CRM, e‑commerce, and marketing systems Partner with the DPO to uphold strong data governance Technology & Architecture Embed security-by-design into digital and cloud transformation initiatives Establish architecture standards for IAM, networks, endpoints, and cloud People, Culture & Awareness Drive global security culture and awareness across plants, distribution centres, and offices Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team with diverse IT/OT capabilities