Lachlan Pope MBA
About Lachlan Pope MBA
Lachlan Pope is the Regional Director for Australia, New Zealand, and the Indo-Pacific at FS-ISAC, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in various managerial and operational roles across multiple industries, including health, safety, and finance.
Current Role at FS-ISAC
Lachlan Pope serves as the Regional Director for Australia, New Zealand, and the Indo-Pacific at FS-ISAC since 2021. In this role, he advocates for a collaborative, secure, and trust-based approach that benefits the entire network of financial institutions in the region. He plays a key role in FS-ISAC's APAC Community and Global Intelligence Office, which employs a 'follow the sun' model for effective incident response across EMEA and the Americas.
Previous Work Experience
Lachlan Pope has extensive experience in various managerial and operational roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Golding as the Environment, Health, Safety & Training Manager from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he held positions at Vitality Works, Retail Food Group, Travelex, InnerOrigin, Downer, Nova Group Japan, Premium Results Pty Ltd, Coffey, Foodco, and ALDI Stores Australia. His roles ranged from Area Manager to Chief Operating Officer, showcasing his diverse skill set in business operations and management.
Education and Qualifications
Lachlan Pope holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, achieved between 2018 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from the University of Southern Queensland from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he completed Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment at TAFE QLD in 2015 and 2016, respectively. His educational background supports his expertise in management and safety training.
Professional Advocacy and Network Building
In his current position, Lachlan Pope has been instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with cyber professionals across various departments, including Security Operations Centers (SOC), Business Resilience Centers (BRC), Fraud, Compliance, and Risk. His advocacy for collaboration within the financial sector enhances the effectiveness of incident response and strengthens the overall security posture of financial institutions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Career Timeline
Lachlan Pope's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various sectors. He began as an English Teacher and Staff Training Instructor at Nova Group Japan from 2000 to 2002. He then progressed through various positions, including Regional Operations Manager at ALDI Stores Australia (2002-2005), Area Manager at Retail Food Group (2005-2006), and several managerial roles until his current position at FS-ISAC. His career reflects a consistent focus on operational management and safety.