Cynam founder appointed MD Consulting at Crossword Cybersecurity

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the London-listed cybersecurity company has appointed Chris Dunning-Walton as Managing Director - Consulting, heading up Crossword's cybersecurity consulting division.  Chris will join the Group's Executive Committee.

Chris has worked in the cybersecurity and IT sectors for more than 20 years and has a very strong network in the cybersecurity industry. Chris founded Infosec People Ltd, which specialises in Cybersecurity recruitment, in 2008.  Chris sold the business to a management buyout in 2023, having built the business from inception. 

Chris is also founder of Cyber Cheltenham (CyNam), a highly successful, not-for-profit Community Interest Company which supports the cyber security and tech SME community in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and across the UK.

Chris said: "Having known Stuart Jubb, Tom Ilube CBE and Crossword for several years, I am delighted and honoured to be joining a genuine values-led company with such a talented group of security professionals.

"We have big plans for growth, building a leading cyber security services company with our clients' needs at the centre of all we do."