Justin (Jay) Adamson
Nominee Profile
Location: Manchester
Justin (Jay) Adamson is a Trusted Advisor, Connector & Community Builder who has spent over two decades driving inclusive progress across the Cyber Security, Risk & Technology Sectors. As a long-standing Strategic Partner to the UK tech space, Jay has played a key role in Establishing & Developing High-Performing, Diverse Teams - Championing Equality, Representation & Access throughout his career.
What sets Jay apart is his ability to bring People & Purpose together. Through Strategic Introductions, Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing, he empowers Individuals & Organisations alike - enhancing security practices, strengthening risk processes, and reducing breaches. His approach is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to helping others grow.
Jay is also the Co-Founder of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & Co-Host of the CYBERCONNECT Podcast - a pioneering platform that tackles Key Challenges such as Professional Isolation, Siloed Knowledge & a lack of Inclusive Collaboration across sectors.
Through a Suite of Initiatives - Mutual Mentoring, Networking, the CYBERCONNECT Directory & Podcast - Jay has helped connect over several thousand professionals, while the Podcast has attracted over 165,000 Views...& 14,500 Subscribers in under seven months.
The Podcast Series offers a thoughtful blend of Technical Insight & Human-Centred Topics....including Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Mental Health, Immigration & Sponsorship - arming Listeners with the Understanding & Tools to Lead Inclusively.
Jay doesn’t simply speak about Inclusion - he actively builds the Ecosystems where it can thrive. His lasting impact across Sectors & Communities embodies the very spirit of the National Diversity Awards, making him a powerful and deserving Nominee.
What sets Jay apart is his ability to bring People & Purpose together. Through Strategic Introductions, Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing, he empowers Individuals & Organisations alike - enhancing security practices, strengthening risk processes, and reducing breaches. His approach is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to helping others grow.
Jay is also the Co-Founder of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & Co-Host of the CYBERCONNECT Podcast - a pioneering platform that tackles Key Challenges such as Professional Isolation, Siloed Knowledge & a lack of Inclusive Collaboration across sectors.
Through a Suite of Initiatives - Mutual Mentoring, Networking, the CYBERCONNECT Directory & Podcast - Jay has helped connect over several thousand professionals, while the Podcast has attracted over 165,000 Views...& 14,500 Subscribers in under seven months.
The Podcast Series offers a thoughtful blend of Technical Insight & Human-Centred Topics....including Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Mental Health, Immigration & Sponsorship - arming Listeners with the Understanding & Tools to Lead Inclusively.
Jay doesn’t simply speak about Inclusion - he actively builds the Ecosystems where it can thrive. His lasting impact across Sectors & Communities embodies the very spirit of the National Diversity Awards, making him a powerful and deserving Nominee.