Brian Pennington
About Brian Pennington
Brian Pennington is an Enterprise Sales Director for EMEA at Online Business Systems, with extensive experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, and compliance. He has held various leadership roles in sales and business development across multiple organizations, including Coalfire, Liaison Technologies, and Dimension Data.
Current Role at Online Business Systems
Brian Pennington serves as the Enterprise Sales Director for EMEA at Online Business Systems. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic sales initiatives in the EMEA region. His role involves overseeing enterprise sales operations and ensuring alignment with client needs in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Brian Pennington accumulated significant experience in sales and business development across various organizations. He worked at Coalfire as Regional Sales Director - ROW from 2013 to 2021, and as Senior Director - International from 2021 to 2023. He also held positions at Liaison Technologies, Dimension Data, Sysnet Global Solutions, and Bureau Veritas Group, where he focused on cybersecurity and compliance solutions.
Educational Background
Brian Pennington studied Business Studies at Manchester Polytechnic, where he achieved a degree in the field. He also attended Burnage High School, laying the foundation for his educational and professional journey.
Expertise in Cybersecurity and Compliance
Brian possesses in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity across various environments, including IT, OT, IoT/IIoT/ICS, and Cloud. He has extensive experience in managing compliance standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. His expertise extends to risk mitigation solutions, security testing, and vulnerability management, including DevSecOps and penetration testing.
Thought Leadership and Industry Engagement
Brian actively participates in thought leadership initiatives, including round tables and discussions focused on IT security, compliance, and cloud solutions. His involvement in these activities reflects his commitment to advancing industry knowledge and best practices.