Chris Greengrass
About Chris Greengrass
Chris Greengrass is the Information Security Director at Starling Bank, with a robust background in security management across various organizations including Vodafone and Amazon Web Services. He possesses extensive technical expertise in areas such as cryptography and risk management, and has held multiple leadership roles in information security since the early 2000s.
Work at Starling Bank
Chris Greengrass has been serving as the Information Security Director at Starling Bank since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His position involves managing security risks and implementing measures to protect sensitive data within the organization. Greengrass's expertise in information security is critical to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of customer information at Starling Bank.
Previous Experience at Vodafone
Chris Greengrass held multiple roles at Vodafone, contributing significantly to the company's security initiatives. He worked as Head of Security Enterprise Technology UK for five months in 2013, followed by a year as Head of Public Sector Networks Assurance from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as Head of Customer Technical Security and Assurance from 2017 to 2018, and as Senior Manager within UK Technology Security from 2014 to 2016. His diverse roles at Vodafone focused on enhancing security measures and managing risks across various sectors.
Experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Chris Greengrass worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in two significant roles. He served as Security Technical Programme Manager for ten months in 2021, followed by a position as Senior Technical Programme Manager from 2022 to 2024. In these roles, he was involved in managing security programs and ensuring the implementation of robust security practices within AWS, contributing to the overall security framework of the organization.
Education and Certifications
Chris Greengrass studied at Brunel University London, where he earned an Honours degree in Maths and Computer Science from 1981 to 1985. He has obtained several professional certifications, including CISSP since 2005, CLAS since 2006, IISP since 2009, and CCP Lead SIRA since 2013. These qualifications demonstrate his commitment to maintaining high standards in information security and risk management.
Background in Security Consulting
Chris Greengrass has a strong background in security consulting, having worked at various organizations. He was a Security Consultant at SAVVIS for eight months in 2006 and served as a Principal Security Consultant at AmethystRisk from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Consultant at Echelon Consulting Ltd for ten months in 2007. His extensive experience in consulting roles has equipped him with the skills to assess and improve security postures for diverse clients.