Robert Hayes

Robert Hayes serves as Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board at Quorum Cyber, where the organization focuses on safeguarding vulnerable entities through innovative cybersecurity products and services. In addition to their role at Quorum Cyber, Hayes is the Principal of Robert Hayes Consulting, offering expertise in risk and cybersecurity for both public and private sectors. Hayes is a member of advisory boards for OccamSec and Sigma7 and has held significant positions such as Non-Executive Advisor on the Scottish Government's Security and Business Continuity Governance Board and Vice Chair of the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board. Previously, Hayes was Board Chair at Intelligence Fusion and held various executive roles at Microsoft, including Executive Cybersecurity Advisor for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Educational credentials include a B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology from The Open University, supplemented by formative education at Oakham School.