Lisa Burns-Peake is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience leading strategic information security, governance, and risk management initiatives across global organisations. Currently serving as Director of Security GRC, Business Resilience, and Data Protection at Smart DCC, Lisa plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK’s digital backbone for smart metering. She is responsible for driving enterprise-wide risk visibility, regulatory compliance, and resilience strategies across critical national infrastructure and third-party ecosystems.

Lisa’s career spans leadership roles at Marks & Spencer, Maersk, Dunnhumby, and the Royal Bank of Scotland, where she has consistently delivered transformative change in cyber risk management, compliance frameworks, and security culture. Her expertise includes ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST, GDPR, and agile risk-based portfolio delivery. She is recognised for her ability to embed risk accountability at board level, lead high-performing teams, and influence strategic technology decisions.

A certified CISSP, PCIRM, and CISMP professional, Lisa is passionate about proactive threat modelling, continuous improvement, and aligning security with business value. She brings a unique blend of technical insight, regulatory acumen, and leadership excellence to every engagement.