Jas Puar

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About Jas Puar

Board-level Group Chief Information Security Officer with deep experience leading cyber security, operational resilience, and emerging technology risk across highly regulated financial services and technology-enabled organisations.I am a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, and Executive Committees, recognised for translating complex cyber, AI, and operational risks into clear, commercially grounded decisions that protect enterprise value, enable growth, and strengthen regulatory confidence.I have operated across both 1st and 2nd Lines of Defence, building and scaling enterprise security and resilience functions, embedding risk-based decision-making, and supporting regulated growth, investment, and M&A activity. I bring strong P&L awareness, including generating £2.5m in revenue through the design and launch of a CISO-as-a-Service operating model for regulated clients.I maintain strong credibility with technology and engineering leaders through pragmatic DevSecOps leadership, streamlining security-by-design delivery and minimising friction across the SDLC while improving control effectiveness. I also provide Board-level leadership on AI governance and emerging technologies, ensuring responsible adoption through clear risk ownership, guardrails, and assurance aligned to regulatory and ethical expectations.My experience spans wealth management, banking, payments, InsurTech, SaaS, and managed services, including direct engagement with regulators, auditors, clients, and investors. I am particularly effective in high-pressure environments involving material incidents, regulatory scrutiny, and organisational change. Core focus areas:Cyber & Operational Resilience | Board & Executive Advisory | AI Governance | DevSecOps & Secure SDLC | Regulatory Engagement | M&A & Investment Enablement | Third-Party & Concentration Risk