Adarma Welcomes New CEO and Chairman in Double Appointment to Senior Leadership Team

Edinburgh, UK (19.09.2024) – Adarma, the leading independent specialist in detection and response services, today announced the appointment of Chris Shaw as Chief Executive Officer and Ronnie McCombe as Chairman.

With over two decades of leadership experience in digital, software, and professional services, Chris steps into his new role as Adarma’s CEO, bringing a wealth of expertise in driving innovation and scaling operations. Having held significant roles at Capita, where he managed large teams and led multi-million-pound divisions, and spearheaded growth at Ten10, Chris has shown a consistent ability to enhance service offerings and fuel business growth. His leadership is set to guide Adarma’s expansion, particularly in enhancing customer value and solidifying its standing within the cybersecurity industry.

Commenting on his appointment, Chris said, “I am honoured to join Adarma at such a critical time for the business. With an impressive portfolio of enterprise clients, talented teams, and strong capabilities in cybersecurity, I believe we are well-positioned to drive continued growth and deliver exceptional value to Adarma’s customers and stakeholders in the coming years.”

Ronnie brings a wealth of experience from over 27 years at KPMG, where he served as Senior Partner and Board Member. He has a strong track record in leading business transformations, advising FTSE 100 clients, and fostering innovation through technology. His expertise spans industries such as Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, retail, and professional services, with a focus on corporate governance, risk management, and market expansion. In addition to his KPMG tenure, he has chaired several high-growth companies, including Setfords Solicitors, Fig Power and Hydrock. His leadership and deep understanding of disruptive business strategies will be pivotal as Adarma accelerates its growth and enhances its leadership in the cybersecurity market.

Regarding his appointment, Ronnie shared, “I am thrilled to join Adarma at this pivotal moment. The company’s customer-first ethos, technical excellence and innovative solutions aligns perfectly with my passion for driving growth and transformation. I am excited to contribute to Adarma’s next chapter and help shape its future success.”

About Adarma

We are Adarma, the UK’s leading Security Operations specialist for modern global enterprises. With decades of experience protecting highly targeted organisations in the FTSE 350, including Financial Services, Critical National Infrastructure, and other highly regulated industries, we deliver effective threat detection and response capabilities to protect your organisation.

Acting as an extension of your team, our goal is to understand your business and security objectives to provide hybrid SOC solutions that optimise your security investments for maximum risk reduction and return on investment.

Powered by Socket, our security operations platform, we leverage our extensive experience and engineering expertise to deliver co-managed security monitoring and consulting services that decrease exposure and enhance security posture. Our services integrate seamlessly with leading providers such as Splunk, Google, and Microsoft, offering the flexibility and choice needed to defend your enterprise now and in the future.

Renowned for our reliability and effectiveness, our team of passionate cyber defenders are dedicated to making cyber resilience a reality for organisations worldwide.

For more information, visit: www.adarma.com