Key players at the roundtable

(CHAIR) GEMMA MILNE Writer & Researcher

A writer and researcher focused on science and technology. She is author of Smoke & Mirrors: How Hype Obscures the Future and How to See Past

It, and is currently a PHD researcher in science and technology studies at UCL. She writes for outlets such as The Guardian, WIRED, and others, and is co-host of the Radical Science podcast.

KOSTANDINO KUSTAS Senior Sales Engineer, Sophos

Senior infrastructure engineer turned Sophos security consultant. With nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of technical IT and security roles, and with a passion for anything tech-related. For nearly four years at Sophos, Kosta has worked closely alongside organisations of all sizes to help ensure the right cybersecurity solutions and services are in place.

SCOTT BARNETT Head of Information Security & Governance, NHS NSS

Scott is an experienced information and cyber security leader. He is currently part of digital and security within NSS, where the ICS Team provide cyber security services, security architecture and consultancy, change engagement, cyber threat intelligence and response and cyber investigations and risk mitigation. They are also building and delivering the NHS Scotland Cyber Centre of Excellence, a unique, sector specific centre designed to help secure our health service against a growing cyber threat.

BRIAN HENDERSON Director of Digital and Information Services, University of Aberdeen

Having worked in senior management roles in higher education for 25 years, Brian is currently director of digital and information services at the University of Aberdeen. This role has leadership responsibility for information technology, libraries, museums and special collections, as well as information security and information governance.

ANDREW HENDRY Chief Digital Information Officer, Police Scotland

Forming part of the Police Scotland executive command and leadership team, Andrew oversees a wide portfolio which consists of the following business areas: change and transformation; digital division; service design and innovation. He is also the senior responsible officer for DDICT, modernised contact and engagement, digital evidence sharing capability, digitally enabled policing, body worn video, mobile working, and unified communications and contact platform.

NIGEL IRONSIDE Head of Digital Services, Scottish Prison Service

Nigel has a Masters in criminology from the University of Cambridge. His objectives are to implement digital transformation across the SPS to upskill frontline staff and include those in custody to embrace digital inclusion, develop a new case management platform to support the custodial journey, and develop data strategy – AI, automation and analytics.