15+ years in cyber risk · CISSP · CCSP
Security is a people problem. Let's talk about the people.
Cybersecurity leader, AI governance adviser, speaker and mentor. Former Bank of England, with more than 15 years across cybersecurity, digital risk and financial services. Founder and CEO of M516 Cyber Solutions, columnist for The Whistler.
Spoken at
- GITEX Nigeria
- GITEX Africa
- Nigeria-UK Business Forum
Talks
What I speak about
For city leaders and public bodies
Cyber resilience as urban infrastructure
For banks and compliance teams
AI governance: responsible adoption in regulated firms
For CISOs and boards
Supply chain and third-party cyber risk
For African institutions and founders
Building trusted digital ecosystems across Africa
Selected engagements
Recent stages
- 2026
GITEX Nigeria
Moderator. Protecting the Smart City: cybersecurity as urban infrastructure
- 2024
GITEX Africa
Moderator. Financial Fort Knox: how leading banks thwart a digital heist
Mentoring
Supporting the next generation of cybersecurity and technology professionals
Mentor on the Future Ready Mentoring programme at the University of Westminster, 2025 to 2026. Independent mentoring for early-career and career-change professionals, and more than a decade mentoring colleagues within a central bank cyber security team.
About mentoring“She has a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts clearly, share knowledge generously, and inspire confidence in others.”
Book Chika for your event
Conference talks, panels and moderation. Fees are agreed once the format and audience are understood.