CISO appointment
National Energy System Operator (NESO) appoints Purvi Kay as Chief Information Security Officer
Purvi Kay is the Chief Information Security Officer of National Energy System Operator (NESO). Purvi joins from BAE Systems, where they served as Cyber and information security lead, Future Combat Air System programme.
Records: National Energy System Operator (NESO) · Purvi Kay
| Person | Purvi Kay |
|---|---|
| New role | Chief Information Security Officer |
| Company | National Energy System Operator (NESO) |
| Previous role | Cyber and information security lead, Future Combat Air System programme, BAE Systems |
| Announced | September 18, 2026 |
| Source | UKAuthority, NESO appoints CISO as cyber and data plans take shape |
What this move signals
The National Energy System Operator appointed Purvi Kay as Chief Information Security Officer. She joins from BAE Systems, where she led cyber and information security for the Future Combat Air System programme, and has said cyber resilience must be designed into the energy system from the outset as the grid digitises.
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