Our Work
EMEA Head of Cyber
The Client
A leading global advisory firm, specializing in risk management, investigations, cybersecurity, and compliance solutions, sought a senior cybersecurity executive to lead its EMEA Cybersecurity division. With an expanding client base across financial services, corporate enterprises, and government institutions, the firm needed a strategic leader to drive its cyber advisory and incident response capabilities.
The Challenge
As cyber threats increased across EMEA, the firm required an EMEA Head of Cyber Advisory Services to:
– Strengthen and expand cybersecurity services across multiple jurisdictions.
-Lead high-profile cyber investigations and incident response engagements.
– Develop go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity solutions, enhancing client trust.
– Attract and retain top cyber talent to scale the regional cybersecurity practice.
– Work closely with regulators and compliance bodies on cybersecurity risk mitigation.
Our Approach
Phoenix Search was exclusively retained to source an industry-leading cybersecurity executive capable of driving innovation and service excellence. Our process included:
– Executive Talent Mapping: Identified top-tier cybersecurity leaders with experience in cyber risk, forensics, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
– Market Intelligence & Compensation Benchmarking: Provided insights into cyber talent trends, ensuring the role was competitively structured to attract the best candidates.
– Targeted Search & Engagement: Focused on senior cyber executives from Big Four firms, intelligence agencies, and cybersecurity consulting practices.
– Leadership & Cultural Fit Assessment: Ensured candidates had the strategic vision and leadership presence to integrate seamlessly into the firm’s global advisory structure.
Results
– Placed an EMEA Head of Cyber Advisory Services with extensive experience in cyber investigations, advisory, and incident response.
– Strengthened the firm’s cyber advisory leadership, positioning it as a premier provider of cyber risk advisory services across EMEA.
– Expanded the cybersecurity team, enabling greater market coverage and service delivery capabilities.
– Enhanced client trust and regulatory engagement, securing new business opportunities with financial institutions and government agencies.
Phoenix Search specializes in executive search for cybersecurity, risk advisory, and technology leadership roles. Our expertise in navigating complex regulatory and technical landscapes ensures that our clients secure world-class cybersecurity leaders who drive business impact.
