Charlie Timblin

Chief Information Security Officer

“I sense excitement, design thinking, trust, and empowerment.”
Charlie Timblin portrait

Charlie joined the Technology Leadership team in September 2021 as Chief Information Security Officer. In this newly created role, Charlie leads our cyber security strategy at Kantar, collaborating across the business to deliver world class solutions for our clients and internal teams globally. Charlie joins from the financial services industry where she has held several leadership roles across cyber security, risk, and business transformation. She is also an ex-soldier, working parent and active supporter of diversity.

“I am pleased we have a working parent’s and carers network at Kantar. This is a great forum to discuss how we keep our children safe online.”

She is passionate about developing talent through mentorship and supporting parents who take a break from the workplace to easily return to their career path.

“Sometimes the best achievements are not your own, but that of others... and knowing you have been there as a cheerleader whilst people grow.”