Warren Atkinson
Nominee Profile
Location: Leeds
Warren Atkinson plays a vital role in advancing inclusive innovation within tech and cyber security. As Head of Information & Cyber Security Recruitment, he helps build diverse, high-performing teams across the UK, EU, and EMEA—prioritising accessibility and ethical AI adoption, while creating pathways for underrepresented talent.
As Co-Founder of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community and Co-Host of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, Warren supports a platform that tackles professional isolation, knowledge gaps, and a lack of inclusive collaboration. Through initiatives such as Mutual Mentoring, Networking, the CYBER CONNECT Directory, and the Podcast, he has connected thousands of professionals. The podcast alone has achieved over 165,000 views and 14,500 subscribers in under seven months, blending technical insights with human-centred topics including neurodiversity, accessibility, mental health, immigration, and sponsorship.
Beyond fostering discussion, Warren’s work delivers real impact—supporting startups, nonprofits, and community groups to secure funding and access resources. He has helped launch mentorship schemes that open career opportunities for underrepresented groups, and represented the UK in international trade talks focused on inclusive innovation and ethical technology. Warren doesn’t just advocate for inclusion—he builds the spaces where it can thrive, helping to create a more diverse and ethical tech ecosystem.
As Co-Founder of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community and Co-Host of the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast, Warren supports a platform that tackles professional isolation, knowledge gaps, and a lack of inclusive collaboration. Through initiatives such as Mutual Mentoring, Networking, the CYBER CONNECT Directory, and the Podcast, he has connected thousands of professionals. The podcast alone has achieved over 165,000 views and 14,500 subscribers in under seven months, blending technical insights with human-centred topics including neurodiversity, accessibility, mental health, immigration, and sponsorship.
Beyond fostering discussion, Warren’s work delivers real impact—supporting startups, nonprofits, and community groups to secure funding and access resources. He has helped launch mentorship schemes that open career opportunities for underrepresented groups, and represented the UK in international trade talks focused on inclusive innovation and ethical technology. Warren doesn’t just advocate for inclusion—he builds the spaces where it can thrive, helping to create a more diverse and ethical tech ecosystem.