Theodor Ioakeim

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

With over 20 years of experience, Theo has dedicated his career to driving innovation and transformative change in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and virtualisation. With deep expertise in risk analysis and security architecture, he believes in the power of collaboration and continuous learning, as well as driving excellence and agility in technology initiatives.

Theo’s advocacy for GDPR, security by design and the zero-trust model underscores his commitment to data privacy and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

He is also a composer and pianist. Theo finds inspiration in creativity and self-expression, which fuels his passion for innovation and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the technology landscape.

What's the most exciting part of your current role?

AI automation, ensuring ethical use, and security by design.

What do you do in week one of a new project to avoid pain in month six?

Strategic planning and motivating my team to explain the why before the how.

What’s the part of your estate you most want to simplify in 2026?

Reduce the number of security tools and consolidate the monitoring and reporting into one central AI-driven dashboard.

Excluding smartphones, what piece of technology could you not live without and why?

WiFi access and my MacBook.

What excites you most about the future of IT?

There will never be a day which is going to be boring. A huge number of new innovations and technologies will be coming and evolving, driven by constant learning and research.

What talent are you quietly proud of that would never show up on LinkedIn?

I am a pianist and composer and believe in the power of music to help reconnecting people with themselves and founder of Music2connect.com.

What’s your most-used keyboard shortcut or command that you wish everyone knew?

Windows + L, I still see people leaving their screens unlocked!