Tristan Hodgson, who joined Mitigo in 2020 as a Cyber Security Consultant, has been promoted to Head of Service Delivery. In his new role, Tristan is responsible for ensuring that Mitigo’s evolving services are consistently delivered to the highest standards across all existing and new clients.
Also joining the team is Karl McAree, appointed as Head of Technical Development. Karl brings deep experience from Checkmarx and NCC Group, combining technical leadership with a history in service innovation. Karl will drive the development of new offerings and strengthen Mitigo’s capabilities to keep clients secure, compliant, and resilient.
To drive commercial growth, Gill Chippendale joins as Head of Sales Development. With a strong background in sales leadership, Gill has previously led high-performing teams at companies including UserZoom and TMP. She brings proven expertise in building outbound sales functions and driving scalable revenue growth. Gill will focus on expanding the firm’s client base and supporting more organisations in managing their cyber risk.
Liz Lockerbie steps into the role of Client Relationship Manager, bringing extensive experience in client engagement. Liz will work closely with all parts of the business to ensure customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for service enhancements. Liz’s role is pivotal in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting Mitigo’s long-term growth strategy.
Allen Washburn has joined Mitigo as Director of Channel Partnerships. Allen brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, having previously worked within legal technology for Opus 2 International and Opus 2 LEX, both market leaders in the legal sector. In his new role, Allen will lead the development and execution of strategic alliances with IT support and managed technology services providers.
Lastly, Colleen O’Brien brings over a decade of marketing experience in the technology and fintech sectors to her role as Head of Marketing. She will lead the company’s marketing, communications, and brand strategies, enhancing Mitigo’s presence in professional services and other regulated industries. Colleen will also oversee partnership marketing initiatives, fostering strategic collaborations to support the company’s growth objectives.
Lindsay Hill, CEO of Mitigo, comments: “This is an exciting stage in Mitigo’s journey. As a trusted cybersecurity partner to professional services firms across the UK, we are investing in the people and expertise that will help us scale without compromising the quality and trust our clients rely on. These appointments will be instrumental in driving our next phase of growth and innovation.”
About Mitigo
Mitigo is the leading provider of cyber risk management for professional services firms and is recognised as the trusted partner to the UK’s foremost professional bodies, including ICAEW, ICAS, the Law Society of England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland, The Bar Council, RIBA and RICS, amongst others. The company protects firms against cyber threats such as ransomware and email account takeover, while supporting operational resilience, data security, and regulatory compliance. Its fully managed service includes risk assessments, technology testing, cyber awareness training, governance support, and incident response. Learn more at mitigogroup.com.
Any queries, please contact:
Colleen O’Brien, Head of Marketing
Email: colleen.o’brien@mitigogroup.com
