Neil Manfred, Group IT Director, Airswift
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Neil Manfred

Group IT Director Airswift

Neil Manfred is a senior IT executive with over two decades of experience leading global digital transformation, cybersecurity innovation, and enterprise technology strategy. As Group IT Director at Airswift, he drives secure, data-driven solutions across complex environments, underpinned by deep expertise in governance frameworks including ISO 27001.

Neil has worked extensively with clients in Defence, Pharma, and Financial Services, delivering resilient infrastructure and security-by-design across regulated sectors. His global footprint spans Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where he’s led initiatives to modernise systems and build cyber capability in diverse markets.

Alongside his corporate leadership, Neil serves as a Non-Executive Director in the education sector, supporting digital strategy and future talent development. He’s a trusted voice on bridging the cybersecurity skills gap and preparing tomorrow’s leaders for an AI-driven threat landscape.

Upcoming and recent events

CSO ThreatScape Manchester
Fireside Chat: AI and Cyber Strategy: Planning for an Automated Threatscape
Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:55 - 12:20
Artificial intelligence is reshaping both attack and defence. This discussion explores how AI is transforming cyber strategy: from enhancing detection and response to enabling adversarial tactics such as deepfakes and automated intrusions. Leaders will reflect on how to embed AI into resilience planning, workforce models, and decision-making while anticipating its…
CSO ThreatScape London
Keynote Presentation: Cyber Resilience is Not Just a Technology Challenge – Best Practice to Build Resilience Through People and Culture
Thursday, November 27, 2025
11:40 - 12:00
CISOs play a critical role in shaping a culture of security within an organisation. So, what are best practice strategies to influence and drive secure behaviour and culture across the organisation? This session will discuss how to position security as a business enabler and explore strategies to influence secure behaviour.