James Owen is the Global Head of Digital Risks, based in London. He leads Control Risks' worldwide cyber threat intelligence, advisory, assurance, and incident response capabilities. He works closely with Boards, CEOs and senior executive teams to help them navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, cyber threats, and business risk.
James delivers threat-led, business-focused insight to inform strategic decision-making, strengthen resilience planning, and guide enterprise-wide transformation. Working with multinational organisations across a wide range of sectors, he is frequently called upon to brief Boards during periods of heightened threat, major incidents or strategic inflection points.
Recent engagements include:
James has held senior leadership roles in regions characterised by geopolitical complexity, fast-changing operating conditions, and demanding stakeholder environments. He brings globally informed judgment, commercial acuity, and an ability to deliver calm, confidence-building guidance. He excels at building diverse, collaborative and high-performing teams.
James has a BA in Modern European History from York University in the UK and an MA in Russian Politics from University College London. He is fluent in Russian.