Ollie Gower

Ollie Gower is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in managing and leading global cybercrime response efforts in the public and private sectors. Mr. Gower has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, developing cutting-edge strategies and fostering strong public-private partnerships.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Gower served as the Head of the Global Cyber Emergency Response Team (“CERT”) in Grupo Santander, leading the Global CERT function worldwide, including cyber incident response, forensic investigations and insider threat. He also held leadership positions, including Global Head of Cyber Investigations & Forensics, Global Head of Public-Private Partnerships and Interim Head of Cyber Intelligence.

Mr. Gower previously held several high-profile law enforcement roles, including Deputy Director for Cyber at the UK’s National Crime Agency (“NCA”) and Head of the National Cyber Crime Unit (“NCCU”), where he spearheaded efforts to identify, disrupt and respond to the most serious cyber threats. Under his leadership, the UK saw a significant improvement in its cybercrime intelligence gathering and disruption efforts.

Additionally, Mr. Gower served as the elected Chair of the European Union Cyber Crime Task Force (“EUCTF”), composed of the heads of all cybercrime police units across the European Union. He was instrumental in designing, building and leading the UK’s cybercrime response from 2012 to 2018, including acting as the Gold Commander for law enforcement during major cyber incidents and advising senior government ministers on cyber threats.