Paula Harrison

As Director for Government Security & Regulation at Vodafone Group, Paula oversees Vodafone’s contribution to national and EU security & resilience goals, as well compliance with relevant legislation e.g. NIS2. Prior to joining Vodafone, Paula held various leadership roles in the UK Government focused on National Security, Defence and International Relations. Her last role in Government was as Director of IT Security for the UK Civil Service. She has worked as a senior policy advisor in UK Cabinet Office for security & defence and contributed to successive UK National Security Strategies and Strategic Defence Reviews. She is passionate about the role of technology and digital inclusion in enabling a more secure and prosperous society.