Neil Campbell
About Neil Campbell
Neil Campbell serves as the Head of Business Optimisation, Cyber at QBE Insurance, bringing over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity. His previous roles include leadership positions at Rapid7, Securonix, and Dimension Data, where he developed significant cybersecurity initiatives and managed large teams.
Current Role at QBE Insurance Group
Neil Campbell serves as the Head of Business Optimisation, Cyber at QBE Insurance since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing business processes and optimizing cybersecurity strategies within the organization. His experience in cybersecurity and business optimization contributes to QBE's efforts in managing cyber risks effectively.
Previous Experience at Rapid7
Before joining QBE Insurance, Neil Campbell worked at Rapid7 as the Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this role, he was based in Melbourne, Australia, where he contributed to the company's growth and expansion in the cybersecurity market.
Experience at Securonix
Neil Campbell held the position of Vice President of Sales for the Asia-Pacific and Japan regions at Securonix from 2021 to 2022. His tenure lasted for eight months in Melbourne, where he focused on driving sales and promoting Securonix's cybersecurity solutions.
Career at Dimension Data
Neil Campbell has extensive experience at Dimension Data, where he held various leadership roles. He served as the Director of Solutions from 2012 to 2014, and prior to that, he was the National Security Practice Manager from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he was the General Manager of Security, Global, from 2008 to 2012, and the Security Director for Europe from 2007 to 2008. His leadership contributed to the development of cybersecurity services and solutions.
Cybersecurity Expertise and Achievements
Neil Campbell has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, encompassing global, regional, and local roles. He has developed forensic computing techniques while working with the Australian Federal Police Computer Crime Team. Notably, he led the creation of a new open-source based managed security service at Telstra and built two state-of-the-art Security Operations Centres during his tenure there.