Paul Scott
Global CISO @Omnicom
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WORK HISTORY
Global CISO @Omnicom
London, GB
Executive sponsor for global security and compliance, steering board-level risk discussions and achieving record-setting risk reduction (45% drop in incidents globally).Built and led enterprise-wide security architecture and compliance programs spanning 1,500+ agencies in 100 countries.Partnered with audit and governance committees to deliver 100% audit pass rates and advised C-suite leaders on integrating security into business strategy.Implemented Zero Trust, advanced IAM, and AI/ML governance frameworks; realized cost savings and minimized enterprise risk.Directed global incident response and business continuity, ensuring uninterrupted operations during large-scale disruption.
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ABOUT PAUL SCOTT
Strategic Chief Information Security Officer with two decades of global experience leading cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance programs for enterprise organizations. Specialized in building and scaling security functions across Fortune 500 environments, with deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, incident response, security architecture, AI governance, and regulatory compliance.A trusted advisor to Boards and C-suite leaders, recognized for translating complex technical risk into business-driven action and securing multi-million pound investments for company-wide cyber initiatives. Expert in designing and executing global security strategies that enable digital transformation, foster resilience, and drive measurable risk reduction—including a 45% decrease in incidents and a 100% audit pass rate over multiple cycles. Proven leader in crisis management, business continuity, and developing high-performing security operations teams.Participation in numerous advisory boards and conference panels.Core competencies: • Cybersecurity Strategy • Risk Management & Board Reporting • Incident & Crisis Response • Regulatory Compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA) • Security Architecture & Zero Trust • Vulnerability Management & Threat Intelligence • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) • Security Culture & Executive Communication • Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk
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