About

Founder, chairman, speaker.

Rob May is a keynote speaker, author and Executive Chairman of ramsac, one of the UK's leading managed security service providers. Through his keynotes and masterclasses, he helps leaders harness AI, strengthen cybersecurity and drive business transformation. His talks don't just explain what's changing, they help leaders decide what to do next.
How Rob can help

Beyond the stage, Rob advises boards and leadership teams on adopting AI well and building cyber resilience. He helps leaders move from interest to action.

Rob May
Roles and appointments
  1. Since 1992
    ramsac

    Founder and Executive Chairman

    Rob founded ramsac in 1992 and leads it today as Executive Chairman.

    ramsac
  2. Since 2025
    Global Council for Responsible AI

    Global Ambassador

    Champions the responsible development and deployment of AI worldwide.

    Global Council for Responsible AI
  3. Since 2018
    Vistage UK and worldwide

    Accredited speaker

    Repeatedly recognised as a top-rated Vistage speaker for business leaders.

    Vistage UK and worldwide
  4. Since 2016
    Institute of Directors

    UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity and Technology

    Voice for the IoD on cybersecurity and technology matters for UK directors.

    Institute of Directors
  5. Since 2021
    Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle

    Leadership Fellow

    Fellow of the Society of Leadership Fellows at St George's House, Windsor Castle.

    Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle
  6. Since 2024
    TEDxGuildford

    Organiser and Licence holder

    Holds the TEDx licence for Guildford and organises the event.

    TEDxGuildford
  7. Since 2020
    Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East

    Advisory Board member

    Advises the regional centre supporting SMEs with cyber resilience.

    Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East
  8. Since 2006
    Churcher's College

    Governor and Director

    Long-serving Governor and Director of Churcher's College.

    Churcher's College
TEDx

TEDxWoking, 2017. “We're All Porn Stars”

Rob's TEDx talk on the human firewall.

Awards
Vistage
  • 2018Vistage Rising Star Speaker
  • 2019Vistage Outperformer Speaker
  • 2020Vistage Outperformer Speaker
  • 2021Vistage Outperformer Speaker
  • 2021Vistage Club 50 Speaker
  • 2022Vistage Outperformer Speaker
  • 2023Vistage Outperformer Speaker

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