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National Energy System Operator (NESO) CISO: Purvi Kay

CISO Tribune company record: National Energy System Operator (NESO), seat filled, since September 18, 2026

The current Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO), as tracked by CISO Tribune, is Purvi Kay, whose appointment was announced on September 18, 2026 (UKAuthority, NESO appoints CISO as cyber and data plans take shape). Previously Cyber and information security lead, Future Combat Air System programme at BAE Systems. Read the record. The record entered the Wire on .

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Tracked by the Wire since September 18, 2026 · 2 recorded moves · every claim links to a sourced record · Updated

Where National Energy System Operator (NESO) appears on the record (3)

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Career profile

How the top security seat at National Energy System Operator (NESO) has changed hands

CISO Tribune's record names 2 people in the top security seat at National Energy System Operator (NESO), the most recent first. Each line rests on the record linked beside it.

  • Purvi Kay: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on September 18, 2026 (record). The appointment and Simon Lambe's departure were announced on the same day.

  • Simon Lambe: Chief Information Security Officer; departure announced on September 18, 2026 (record).

About National Energy System Operator (NESO)

CISO Tribune's Leadership Bench files National Energy System Operator (NESO) under Industrial & Energy and Europe. The Wire has 2 security-leadership moves at National Energy System Operator (NESO) on record, the earliest announced on September 18, 2026.

Security leadership timeline

2026-09-18

Purvi Kay named Chief Information Security Officer at National Energy System Operator (NESO)

The National Energy System Operator appointed Purvi Kay as Chief Information Security Officer.

2026-09-18

Simon Lambe steps down as Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO)

Simon Lambe, NESO's previous CISO, left the organisation 'this summer' to join gas distribution network SGN, according to the article published 18 September 2026.

Previous security leaders of National Energy System Operator (NESO)

  • Simon Lambe: Chief Information Security Officer; departure announced on September 18, 2026 record

Security chiefs at other Industrial & Energy organizations

Other organizations CISO Tribune files under Industrial & Energy with a named security chief on record: those in Europe first, in alphabetical order from National Energy System Operator (NESO) onward.

  • Siemens: Natalia Oropeza, Global Chief Cybersecurity Officer.

  • Amper: Jorge Santos Fonseca, Chief Information Security Officer.

  • Coats: Naina Bhattacharya, Chief Information Security Officer.

  • NN, Inc.: Gregg Cottage, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.

  • Packsize: Troy Rydman, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.

  • Phillips 66: Connie Devine, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company: Thomas Dager, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer.

  • Vantage: Dale Drew, Chief Information Security Officer.

The full Industrial & Energy bench

Questions CISOs ask about National Energy System Operator (NESO)

Who is the CISO of National Energy System Operator (NESO)?
Purvi Kay is the current Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO) on CISO Tribune's record, appointed on September 18, 2026.
How many security-leadership moves has CISO Tribune tracked at National Energy System Operator (NESO)?
CISO Tribune has tracked 2 moves at National Energy System Operator (NESO) since September 18, 2026.
When was Purvi Kay appointed at National Energy System Operator (NESO)?
Purvi Kay's appointment as Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO) was announced on September 18, 2026, per UKAuthority, NESO appoints CISO as cyber and data plans take shape.
Where did Purvi Kay work before becoming Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO)?
The record of the appointment gives Purvi Kay's previous role as Cyber and information security lead, Future Combat Air System programme at BAE Systems.
Who held the seat at National Energy System Operator (NESO) before Purvi Kay?
The previous holder on CISO Tribune's record is Simon Lambe, Chief Information Security Officer, whose departure was announced on September 18, 2026.
Who are the security chiefs at other Industrial & Energy organizations?
On CISO Tribune's record they include Natalia Oropeza at Siemens, Jorge Santos Fonseca at Amper, Naina Bhattacharya at Coats and Gregg Cottage at NN, Inc..

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