Stuart Hargreaves

Stuart is a security 'threat' lead, risk consultant with creative managerial experience. With a positive and enthusiastic attitude, Stuart leads teams and overachieves with the resources at hand. Since joining Spambrella, Stuart has reinforced supplier relationships and has grown the business to become Proofpoint Inc.'s largest 'Proofpoint Essentials' distributor in EMEA. However, 75% of Spambrella's trade is International and this growth has been witnessed in the United Kingdom - Spambrella Ltd (UK listed) was awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise - International Trade in 2021 (Highest official UK award for British businesses). Testament to the continued success and growth of the business over the previous 8 years. Today: Stuart supports the work of the UK National Security Secretariat and the Joint Intelligence Committees who provide advice on cybersecurity matters to the UK Prime Minister and other senior ministers. History: In earlier life, Stuart acted as a consultant to insurers, global consultancies, critical risk organizations, and assisted in the creation of pre/post-incident services ranging from physical classified covert investigations, digital forensics, pen-testing, and global technology roll-outs. Stuart has provided analytical practical and tactical advice on a broad range of risk, BCP, and threat impact projects and programs. Stuart has extended knowledge of bespoke service creation/delivery in diverse markets and has operated in Cyber Security/Insurance, Maritime, Gov/Fed/Mil arenas. Having consulted on a white-label basis on numerous occasions, Stuart developed the International Red Team reporting system known as (PREA) 'Physical Risk Exposure Analysis'​ which has since become a comprehensive trademark security service (combining physical and logical security testing) which is delivered and used by Governments/Enterprise organizations Worldwide. Stuart's reputation within the International Information Security market is reinforced by bespoke relationships with Intel Security (McAfee), Proofpoint Inc, Global Governmental organizations, and Special Risk specialists such as Red24 Plc, (acquired by WorldAware, Inc), and QBE Insurance. Specialties: Motivational Leadership, Process Orientation, Team Management, Loyalty, Channel Leadership and Development, Branding and Identity, Market Strategy, Creative Service Innovation, Market Disruption.