Richard Horne has been CEO of the NCSC since October 2024. Before joining, Richard was a Cyber Security Partner and chair of the Cyber Security Practice at PwC UK, helping global boards shape cyber risk strategies and led the response to critical incidents. He oversaw the post incident review for the Irish Health Service after the ransomware attack disrupted healthcare services across Ireland in 2021. Richard was Managing Director of Cyber Security for Barclays PLC, responsible for cyber security risk management. In 2011 he went to the Cabinet Office to develop and implement the first national plan for cyber security, impacting both government operations and the wider economy. Richard holds a PhD in Mathematics from Royal Holloway, University of London.