Simon Pilgrim
About Simon Pilgrim
Simon Pilgrim is the Head of IT Security Delivery at Modulr, with extensive experience in IT security and infrastructure roles across various companies in the United Kingdom.
Current Position at Modulr
Simon Pilgrim currently holds the position of Head of IT Security Delivery at Modulr since 2021. He operates out of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is responsible for overseeing the IT security initiatives of the company. His role includes ensuring the security of information systems and maintaining compliance with relevant standards to protect company and client data.
Previous Experience: Head of IT Infrastructure and Information Security at Liberis
Prior to his role at Modulr, Simon Pilgrim was the Head of IT Infrastructure and Information Security at Liberis from 2020 to 2021 in Nottingham, England. During his year-long tenure, he managed the IT infrastructure and implemented security measures to protect sensitive information.
Previous Experience: Head of Information Security at Agilisys
Simon Pilgrim worked at Agilisys from 2016 to 2020 as the Head of Information Security, based in Hammersmith, London. For four years, he led the information security strategy and operations, ensuring the protection of data and compliance with security standards.
Educational Background: Nottingham Trent University
Simon Pilgrim earned his LLB (Hon) in Law from Nottingham Trent University from 1999 to 2004. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in legal principles, which complements his subsequent career focus on IT security, governance, and compliance.
Expertise in ISO 27001 Standards
Simon Pilgrim has significant expertise in implementing ISO 27001 standards within financial services. This involves setting up and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that complies with the ISO 27001 requirements to ensure robust data protection and risk management.