Technology Risk & Operational Resilience
Designing frameworks that make risk visible, measurable and manageable.
Technology Risk & Cyber Governance
Moji Akbari
Technology Risk, Cybersecurity & Governance Leader
Helping organisations, boards and regulators navigate complex risk, regulation and transformation with clarity, structure and confidence.
For over two decades Moji has worked at the intersection of technology, risk, regulation and delivery, supporting organisations operating in some of the most complex, regulated and high-impact environments.
- A trusted adviser to senior executives and boards.
- CISO-level programme leader for technology risk and resilience.
- International speaker and panellist on cybersecurity and governance.
- Founder of specialist platforms across cyber, risk and delivery.
A Trusted Voice
A Trusted Voice in High-Risk, Regulated Environments
Moji’s work is grounded in one core principle: good governance and strong security should enable organisations to move forward, not freeze them in place. He specialises in translating complex regulatory and risk requirements into practical, measurable and operationally effective frameworks.
His approach combines deep technical understanding with a strong appreciation for leadership, accountability and organisational reality.
What this means in practice
- Building and maturing technology risk and resilience frameworks.
- Embedding KRIs, controls and governance into business-as-usual operations.
- Supporting regulatory change, audits and post-incident recovery.
- Bridging boards, executives, regulators and delivery teams.
Areas of Focus
Technology risk, cybersecurity, regulatory transformation and board-level governance.
20+
Years in high-stakes delivery
Board
Executive & regulator interface
Global
Europe, UK, US & Middle East
Multi-sector
Finance, health, utilities, aviation
Areas of Focus
Deep expertise across risk, cyber and governance
Cybersecurity & CISO-Level Programmes
From ISO 27001 and NIST CSF to Zero Trust, SOC uplift and secure cloud adoption.
Regulatory & Compliance Transformation
Including DORA, NIS2, GDPR, ISO-based governance and national obligations.
IT / OT / Enterprise Convergence
Supporting organisations where digital, operational and critical systems intersect.
Governance, Assurance & Board Oversight
Helping boards ask the right questions and get meaningful answers.
Experience
Experience That Spans Sectors and Borders
Moji has worked with organisations across financial services, healthcare, utilities, aviation, government and multinational technology-enabled enterprises. His roles range from hands-on programme leadership to trusted advisory positions, often during periods of growth, regulatory pressure or organisational stress.
- Financial services and insurance
- Healthcare and public health
- Utilities and critical national infrastructure
- Aviation, transport and government agencies
- Multinational technology-enabled enterprises
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Clear, experience-led insight for decision makers
Moji is a frequent international speaker, panellist and interview contributor, known for speaking plainly about risk, leadership and resilience. His style is practical, grounded and aimed at decision-makers.
Explore speaking topics →Common topics
- Cybersecurity beyond compliance
- Operational resilience and incident recovery
- Governance in regulated environments
- Technology risk as a board-level issue
- The future of regulation and digital trust
Boards & Advisory
Independent oversight when it matters most
Moji works with boards and senior leadership teams in advisory, non-executive and oversight capacities, particularly where organisations face regulatory scrutiny, technology incidents or complex transformation programmes.
See board advisory roles →Engagements include
- Advisory and non-executive capacities
- Audit, risk and technology committees
- Transformation and governance oversight roles
Engage with Moji
Clarity in complexity, delivered with calm authority
Moji works selectively across keynote speaking, board advisory, senior-level consulting and regulatory initiatives. If you’re looking for technical credibility and regulatory fluency with real-world delivery experience, you’re in the right place.
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