OneAdvanced appoints Holly Foxcroft as cybersecurity business partner

We're proud to announce the appointment of Holly Foxcroft as Cybersecurity Business Partner. The appointment highlights our commitment to advancing cybersecurity excellence, fostering stronger collaboration between the business and cybersecurity teams.

Holly brings an impressive track record in both cybersecurity and neurodiversity advocacy. As a former Head of Neurodiversity in Cyber Research and Consulting at Scott and May Consulting and senior cybersecurity practitioner, she has advised organisations across the public and private sectors. Her expertise has been pivotal in tackling some of today’s biggest digital challenges, while championing inclusive strategies to harness diversity in the industry.

According to The House of Commons Library, 43% of UK businesses have already experienced a cyberattack this year, with London reporting a significantly higher rate than national average. At a time when AI is dramatically escalating in terms of threat sophistication, Holly will play an integral part in helping us shape the future of secure digital transformation.

Simon Riggs, Chief Information Security Officer at OneAdvanced, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Holly onboard. Today's AI-driven threats present complex challenges that demand robust, forward-thinking solutions capable of adapting to an ever-evolving digital landscape. Holly’s expertise will be instrumental in helping us integrate cutting-edge technologies with industry best practices, furthering our mission in empowering customers to achieve scalable, secure digital transformation that drives lasting impact.”

Holly is hugely influential in the field, with roles such as Associate Lecturer in Cybersecurity and UK ambassador for the Global Council for responsible and ethical AI. Her accolades include being named one of the UK’s Most Inspirational Women in Cyber 2017-2020, being recognised as a Top 25 Cybersecurity Leader 2021, and being included in the CSO 30 list 2022, 2023. Most recently, Holly featured in the CSO’s Hall of Fame.

Upon her appointment, Holly stated, “Joining OneAdvanced is an exciting opportunity to drive change in a company that values innovation and people equally. The company’s dedication to building a security culture that’s both resilient and inclusive aligns perfectly with my passion. I look forward to making a meaningful impact on the organisation and its customers.”

At OneAdvanced, we power the world of work by delivering scalable, user-friendly software that transforms how organisations across critical sectors drive efficiency, improve outcomes, and create lasting impact. This appointment highlights our commitment to cybersecurity while embedding long-term, human-centred resilience into our operations.

Find out why leading organisations across the UK public and private sectors trust OneAdvanced to deliver secure, compliant, and future-proof technology. Contact us today.