Our team

Delivery Team

CyNam is powered by a small but mighty team of dedicated individuals who bring passion, creativity, and drive to everything they do. Every member of the team lives and breathes CyNam’s core values — from collaborative ecosystem building to purpose-driven innovation — and is focused on supercharging the region’s cyber and emerging tech community.

The team delivers high-impact initiatives, supports the development of future talent, fosters meaningful connections, and champions innovation across the ecosystem. Whether it’s running flagship events, supporting local startups, or connecting national organisations with regional opportunities, the CyNam team plays a vital role in bringing people, ideas, and technology together.

Despite being a small team, their reach and impact are significant — proving that with the right energy and purpose, anything is possible.

Hollie Wakefield

General Manager

Amy Cushion

Business Support & Operations Manager

Charlotte Smith

Cyber Skills Growth Lead

Hugo Hansen

Events Lead

Board of Directors

CyNam’s efforts are guided by a passionate and experienced Board of Directors, several of whom were involved in founding the organisation. Collectively, they bring decades of knowledge and leadership across multiple sectors, including cybersecurity, technology, government, academia, and business.

The board plays a crucial strategic role, ensuring CyNam stays aligned with the needs of its community while continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They support the delivery team with expert insight, direction, and connectivity to everything from early-stage startups and high-growth scaleups to large corporates and public sector stakeholders.

By balancing strategic oversight with practical knowledge of the industry landscape, the board ensures CyNam remains resilient, relevant, and ready to support the ecosystem as it evolves.

Jo Miller

Mark Adams

Reid Derby

Chris Dunning-Walton

Bruce Gregory

Consultants

To extend our capabilities and ensure we deliver the best outcomes for our community, CyNam partners with a network of expert consultants. These professionals are embedded into key projects and bring specialist knowledge across areas such as innovation, education, ecosystem building, and emerging technologies.

For example, through initiatives like the Barclays Eagle Labs ‘Securing Emerging Technologies’ Ecosystem Partnership Programme, our consultants help shape impactful programmes that support both regional growth and national collaboration.

Each consultant is aligned with CyNam’s core values and mission, playing an important part in our shared success. They allow us to scale our reach, deepen our expertise, and continue building one of the UK’s most exciting and inclusive tech ecosystems.

Tim Atkins

Partnerships Consultant

Alice Violet

External Comms Consultant