Helen Rabe

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2026.

Helen Rabe is Chief Information Security Officer at the BBC, where she leads information security and cyber strategy.

She is an experienced security leader with a focus on aligning security with business outcomes and communicating strategy across organisations, including at board level.

Helen’s purpose is to align security with desired business outcomes. She has a track record of developing and maturing information security management systems - leading teams to mitigate risk, counter threats and deliver data protection and security programmes.

Her experience spans multiple sectors, including financial services, life sciences and media, reflecting a broad approach to risk and resilience.