Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer turned global Cybersecurity Leader. With nearly two decades of experience under her belt, Purvi has held roles across the UK government, Intelligence Community, and Defence. Currently Head of Cyber Security in a UK Defence Prime, Purvi champions a 'secure by design' approach to the future of air defence.
Graduating from the University of Bath with a degree in Defence Engineering and Science, she went on to lead Home Office teams as a Cyber Risk Advisor focused on the Protection of National Infrastructure. Purvi has also worked as a government–industry liaison and held key roles in national defence assessment. Her combination of technical expertise and strategic foresight led her to senior leadership positions across cyber policy, risk, and regulatory domains. Purvi’s contributions have been widely recognised; she now serves as an expert advisor for the Women in Cyber Security board and as an advisory board member for Cyber London
Purvi’s passion has been heard across major platforms around the world, most famously delivering her TEDx talk “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security”, which highlighted the power of inclusion and cognitive diversity in strengthening digital defences. Purvi has led programs advancing neurodiversity recruitment, women’s leadership in tech, and is frequently invited to speak at major global tech events, including London Tech Week, Infosecurity Europe, International Cyber Expo, the Global Cyber Forum in Riyadh, and CERC in Kuwait.
A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Purvi combines authenticity, technical authority and real-world experience. She communicates complex cyber risk, leadership and neurodiversity topics in an accessible way, making them relevant for business leaders, security professionals and organisations looking to future-proof their people and systems. Whether keynote, panel or workshop, she empowers audiences to adopt inclusive leadership, agile resilience and culture-first security.
Purvi Kay's Official Speaking Topics are listed below:
- Security Leadership in High-Stakes Environments
- Diversity as a Strategic Advantage
- Women in Tech: From Awareness to Action
- The Skills Gap Myth: Lack of People or Lack of Perspective?
- Neurodiversity & Cyber Security - A Match Made in Heaven
- Embedding Effective Cyber Security Measures
- Creating a More Inclusive Cyber Security Scene
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Purvi is an inspiration. She is an amazing career coach that offers a range of options to support you and she does that while working full time and being a mum to two small boys. If anyone ever asks me, can you have it all? I point them in Purvi's direction. I love Purvi's passion. She is an excellent and inspiring public speaker" - Lauren, Mindset Coach Mentor & Expert, Lauren Malone Ltd
- 2024 – Became a Chair for Women in Cyber Security
- 2022 – Delivered a TEDx Talk "How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security"
- 2021 – Became Head of Cyber Policy, Outreach & Business Operations, UK Home Office
- 2020 – Appointed Head of Governance, Engagement & Business Management, HM Revenue & Customs
- 2019 – Became a Senior Policy Advisor, Telecoms Security, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
- 2018 – Became a Government Liaison for Cyber Assessments, National Cyber Security Centre
- 2017 – Appointed a Cyber Risk Advisor, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
- 2014 – Became a Eurofighter Communications Subsystem Desk Officer, UK Ministry of Defence
- 2010 – Defence Engineering and Science Graduate, UK Ministry of Defence
How to hire Purvi Kay
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