How many security-leadership moves has CISO Tribune tracked at University of Manchester?

CISO Tribune has tracked 2 moves at University of Manchester since February 3, 2023.

When was Michael Knight appointed at University of Manchester?

Michael Knight's appointment as Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester was announced on July 10, 2025, per University of Manchester newsroom.

Where did Michael Knight work before becoming Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester?

The record of the appointment gives Michael Knight's previous role as Chief Information Security Officer at NHS South East London.

Company record

University of Manchester CISO: Michael Knight

The current Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester, as tracked by CISO Tribune, is Michael Knight, whose appointment was announced on July 10, 2025 (University of Manchester newsroom). Previously Chief Information Security Officer at NHS South East London. Read the record. The record entered the Wire on September 30, 2026.

Career profile: Michael Knight on CISO Spotlights ↗

Tracked by the Wire since February 3, 2023 · 2 recorded moves · every claim links to a sourced record · Updated November 10, 2026

Where University of Manchester appears on the record (3)

Every page on CISO Tribune and its network that carries this company, 3 in all.

On the Wire (2): Michael Knight named Chief Information Security Officer at University of Manchester · 2025-07-10
Heather Lowrie named Chief Information Security Officer at University of Manchester · 2023-02-03
Career profile: Michael Knight on CISO Spotlights ↗

How the top security seat at University of Manchester has changed hands

CISO Tribune's record names 2 people in the top security seat at University of Manchester, the most recent first. Each line rests on the record linked beside it.

Michael Knight: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on July 10, 2025 (record).
Heather Lowrie: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on February 3, 2023 (record).

About University of Manchester

CISO Tribune's Leadership Bench files University of Manchester under Education & Nonprofit and Europe. The Wire has 2 security-leadership moves at University of Manchester on record, the earliest announced on February 3, 2023.

Security leadership timeline

2025-07-10

Michael Knight named Chief Information Security Officer at University of Manchester

The University of Manchester appointed Michael Knight as Chief Information Security Officer, and he will join the IT Services team in October 2025.

2023-02-03

Heather Lowrie named Chief Information Security Officer at University of Manchester

The University of Manchester appointed Heather Lowrie as its first Chief Information Security Officer.

Previous security leaders of University of Manchester

Heather Lowrie: named Chief Information Security Officer, announced on February 3, 2023 record

Security chiefs at other Education & Nonprofit organizations

Other organizations CISO Tribune files under Education & Nonprofit with a named security chief on record: those in Europe first, in alphabetical order from University of Manchester onward.

Munich Security Conference: Jochen Stechert, Director of Information Technology & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Virginia Tech: David Raymond, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer.
Discovery Education: Kara Schlageter, Chief Information Security Officer.
Georgia Southern University: Nic Carroll, Chief Information Security Officer.
Howard University: Les McCollum II, Chief Information Security Officer.
Kansas State University: Jordan Wilson, Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Jeremy Rosenberg, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Pathify: David Overton, Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer.

The full Education & Nonprofit bench

Questions CISOs ask about University of Manchester

Who is the CISO of University of Manchester?: Michael Knight is the current Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester on CISO Tribune's record, appointed on July 10, 2025.
How many security-leadership moves has CISO Tribune tracked at University of Manchester?: CISO Tribune has tracked 2 moves at University of Manchester since February 3, 2023.
When was Michael Knight appointed at University of Manchester?: Michael Knight's appointment as Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester was announced on July 10, 2025, per University of Manchester newsroom.
Where did Michael Knight work before becoming Chief Information Security Officer of University of Manchester?: The record of the appointment gives Michael Knight's previous role as Chief Information Security Officer at NHS South East London.
Who are the security chiefs at other Education & Nonprofit organizations?: On CISO Tribune's record they include Jochen Stechert at Munich Security Conference, David Raymond at Virginia Tech, Kara Schlageter at Discovery Education and Nic Carroll at Georgia Southern University.

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