Halcyon Appoints Oliver Newbury as Strategic Advisor to Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts

Halcyon Appoints Cybersecurity Leader Oliver Newbury as Strategic Advisor

In a significant move to bolster its fight against ransomware threats, Halcyon has announced the appointment of Oliver Newbury as Strategic Advisor. With a wealth of experience in global cyber leadership, Newbury is set to enhance Halcyon’s growth trajectory and empower businesses to effectively combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

“Oliver is one of the most renowned security leaders in the world,” stated Jon Miller, CEO and Co-founder of Halcyon. “We are honored to have someone of his caliber join the Halcyon team. His expertise in resilience strategies against advanced ransomware will provide invaluable guidance to our customers and play a crucial role in our growth strategy.”

Newbury brings a distinguished background to his new role, currently serving as a Senior Advisor to TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, and holding board positions at Immersive Labs and GALLOS Technologies. His previous experience includes serving as the Global Chief Information Security Officer for Barclays and Chief Technology Officer for BT’s Security Division, where he spearheaded transformative cybersecurity initiatives.

“The growth at Halcyon over the past three years has been nothing short of impressive,” Newbury remarked. “Through its leading anti-ransomware platform, Halcyon is uniquely positioned to tackle the persistent ransomware threat businesses face globally. I am excited to contribute to the company’s innovation and expand its global footprint.”

Newbury’s appointment comes on the heels of Halcyon closing a $100 million Series C funding round, achieving a valuation of $1 billion. As the industry’s first and only anti-ransomware platform, Halcyon leverages advanced AI and machine learning models to provide unmatched protection, ensuring that businesses can operate without fear of disruption from cyber threats.