Stuart Quick
About Stuart Quick
Stuart Quick serves as the Centre of Excellence Lead for the AXIS Cyber & Technology Unit at AXIS Capital, where he has worked since 2017. With a background in the British Army and extensive experience in cybersecurity and risk management, he plays a key role in building operational cyber capabilities and fostering innovation within the organization.
Work at Axis Capital
Stuart Quick has served as the Centre of Excellence Lead for the AXIS Cyber & Technology Unit at AXIS Capital since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for building operational cyber capability by managing and coordinating cross-functional teams. He collaborates closely with the Head of Strategy & Innovation and AXIS's Chief Security Officer (CSO) office to identify and exploit innovation opportunities. Quick also contributes to AXIS's Thought Leadership initiatives by speaking, writing, and presenting at various industry events. His work involves providing technical advice on cyber-related issues to support underwriting, actuarial functions, and new product development.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Quick is pursuing a Global Executive MBA at IE Business School, which he began in 2021 and completed in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng Hons) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, achieved from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, from 2012 to 2014. Quick also completed a year of Leadership & Management training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2001.
Background
Stuart Quick has a diverse professional background that includes military and corporate experience. He served in the British Army with the Royal Green Jackets & RIFLES from 2001 to 2008. Following his military service, he transitioned into the corporate sector, where he held various roles at Henderson Risk Limited, including Operations Manager, Senior Consultant, and Director. He also worked as a Senior Information Security Consultant at Protection Group International and as a Managing Consultant at IBM from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Stuart Quick has been involved in building cyber capabilities and managing teams in the cybersecurity domain. His leadership at AXIS Capital focuses on developing best-in-class cyber operations, incident response, risk management, and exposure management services. Quick's contributions to industry thought leadership include speaking and presenting at events, showcasing his expertise in cybersecurity and technology.