Industry Advisors & Leadership
OutThink was born from research at the world-renowned Information Security Group (ISG), Royal Holloway, University of London. Our experts have a collective 100+ years of experience in cyber security, behavioral science, psychology and data analytics.


Prof. Angela Sasse
Chief Scientific Advisor
Prof. Angela Sasse, a leading figure in human-centered security, is a Professor at Ruhr University Bochum and part-time Professor at UCL, UK. Her advocacy for positive and self-motivated security awareness led her to join OutThink.

Shawn Bowen
Industry Advisor & Leading CISO
Shawn was Deputy CISO at Microsoft and a three-time CISO prior. He was responsible for developing and implementing best practices for global IT security, risk management, privacy, and compliance - twice as the organization’s first CISO. Shawn was the inspiration behind our CyberIQ product and a trusted friend. We miss him dearly.

Martin Moran
Company Chairman
Martin has worked for over 25 years in SaaS, managing and growing technology companies, including as a founding member of Salesforce in EMEA in 2000. Martin leads the board as Chairman of OutThink.

Flavius Plesu
OutThink Founder & CEO
Flavius is a former banking & financial services CISO experienced in leading global cybersecurity transformations. He founded OutThink to tackle the human element in cybersecurity challenge head-on.

Darren Argyle
Leading CISO
Darren Argyle is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized executive in the field of cybersecurity and technology. With extensive hands-on leadership experience, has led as Group CISO at prominent organizations, including Standard Chartered Bank, Qantas Airlines, and S&P Global.

Matt Slater
OutThink CTO
Matt Slater is the CTO at OutThink, where he leads engineering and technology strategy for the company’s Human Risk Management platform. With over 25 years of experience in software architecture and cloud innovation, he’s dedicated to building scalable cybersecurity solutions that reduce human risk and transform organizational security culture.

Fred Menachem
Advisor & Engage & Secure Host
Fred Menachem is a cybersecurity advisor, media strategist, entrepreneur, and podcast host known for connecting global leaders through powerful storytelling. With decades of experience spanning politics, tech, media, and national security, he has an extensive track record of building brands and narratives that drive impact across industries.

Jane Frankland
Advisor & Brand Ambassador
Jane Frankland MBE is a best-selling author, board advisor, brand ambassador, and cybersecurity thought leader working with top brands and governments. A trailblazer in the cybersecurity space, she founded one of the first global hacking firms in the 90s and served as Managing Director at Accenture. Jane also played a pivotal role in launching CREST, Cyber Essentials and Women4Cyber.

Juan Gomez
Industry Advisor & Leading CISO
Juan Gomez-Sanchez is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise security and infrastructure strategies. As VP and Global CISO at Whirlpool Corporation, he drives cyber resilience and governance across a multi-brand, global organization. A trusted advisor, Juan enables business growth through secure innovation.