Christian  is the Founder of Alvearium Associates, a West Midlands-based cyber, technology, and AI consulting firm specialising in legal and professional services. With over 20 years in cybersecurity – including roles as Group CISO for a global law firm, CISO at leading Midlands Building Society and advisor to the Scottish Government – he now provides fractional CISO services to organisations from FTSE 250 businesses to fast-growing SMEs. Christian also serves on Lancaster University's Audit & Risk Committee, proving he enjoys cyber governance and oversight more than is probably healthy. He's passionate about making cyber security practical, accessible, and slightly less terrifying.