Philip Eagle
About Philip Eagle
Philip Eagle is the Managing Director of Cybersecurity at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity management, having held various leadership roles at HSBC and academic positions in mathematics.
Work at HSBC
Philip Eagle has held multiple senior roles at HSBC, showcasing a progressive career in cybersecurity and information security risk management. He served as the Global Head of Resilience Specialist Group from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing the bank's resilience strategies. Prior to this, he was the Group Head of Information Security Risk from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at HSBC began with his role as the Regional Head of Information Security Risk in Mexico City from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as the Interim Regional Head of Security Fraud Risk in 2014. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Cybersecurity, a position he has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Philip Eagle possesses a strong academic background in mathematics and computer science. He earned a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, followed by an MSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Bristol. He further advanced his studies with a PhD in Mathematics from Royal Holloway, University of London, specializing in cryptography, applied mathematics, geometric algebra, and information security. His educational foundation supports his data-driven approach to cybersecurity management.
Background
Philip Eagle has a diverse background that spans over a decade in cybersecurity and information security risk management. His career includes significant roles in both the first line of defense operations and the second line of defense risk stewardship. He has global experience, having worked in various capacities across different regions, including London and Mexico City. His expertise includes transforming cybersecurity capabilities and practices, as well as nurturing high-performing teams within the cybersecurity domain.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Philip Eagle has contributed to the development of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management strategies at HSBC. His leadership roles have focused on enhancing resilience and security practices within the organization. His extensive experience in information security risk and technology security risk has positioned him as a key figure in driving cybersecurity transformation initiatives. He is recognized for his ability to lead teams and foster a culture of high performance in cybersecurity.