Seán Doyle
About Seán Doyle
Seán Doyle is the Lead of the Cybercrime Atlas Initiative at the World Economic Forum, where he focuses on enhancing collaboration between the private sector and law enforcement to combat cybercrime. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and financial intelligence, having held various roles at organizations such as KPMG UK, HSBC Private Banking, and the World Economic Forum.
Work at World Economic Forum
Seán Doyle currently serves as the Lead for the Cybercrime Atlas Initiative at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as the Lead for the Centre for Cybersecurity from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to public-private collaboration efforts aimed at countering cybercrime and financial crime. His work focuses on enhancing coordination between the private sector and law enforcement, particularly through initiatives that unite global businesses and cybercrime investigators.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Seán Doyle worked at KPMG UK from 2011 to 2014 as part of the Forensic - Investigations & Compliance team. During his three years in London, he gained experience in forensic investigations, which contributed to his understanding of compliance and risk management in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Seán Doyle has a diverse educational background. He studied at Trinity College Dublin, earning a BA in European Studies from 2004 to 2009. He then completed an MA in International Peace and Security at King's College London in 2010. From 2018 to 2020, he pursued an Executive Masters in Global Leadership at INSEAD. Most recently, in 2023, he obtained a Certificate in Data Privacy and Technology from Harvard Business School Online.
Role at Cyber Risk Institute
Seán Doyle was involved with the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) from 2020 to 2022, serving as a member of the Standards Committees and the Finance & Operations Committee. His participation in these committees reflects his commitment to developing standards and practices in cybersecurity and risk management.
Background in Cybersecurity and Financial Intelligence
Before his current role, Seán Doyle gained significant experience in cybersecurity and financial intelligence. He worked at HSBC Private Banking in the Financial Intelligence Unit from 2014 to 2018, where he focused on financial crime prevention. Additionally, he served as an Armed Forces Analyst for IHS Jane's from 2010 to 2011, which provided him with insights into security and defense matters in Europe and the CIS.