Hazel McPherson, Ayvens
Hazel McPherson
Award winning Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Founder | Director | Keynote Speaker | Mentor | Board Advisor
Ayvens

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ayvens (formally ALD Automotive), I lead the information security strategy and governance for the largest vehicle leasing and fleet management company in Europe. With over 7 years of experience in this role, I am responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices, as well as managing cyber security risk, incident response, and awareness across the organization. I am also a certified C|CISO, CISSP, ITIL Expert, and Chartered IT Professional (CITP), with a Master of Science in Cyber Security and an Executive MBA. I am passionate about advancing the field of information security and empowering women in the industry. I am a keynote speaker, director of BSides Bristol, and the founder of 4FOX Security which is a consultancy that offers bespoke cyber security services. I have recently won a number of awards, including; Most Inspiring Women In Cyber 2024, CSO30 UK, and CSO judges choice for my contributions and achievements with hiring and retention.