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.

Roles and appointments
- Since 1992ramsac
Founder and Executive Chairman
Rob founded ramsac in 1992 and leads it today as Executive Chairman.

- Since 2025Global Council for Responsible AI
Global Ambassador
Champions the responsible development and deployment of AI worldwide.

- Since 2018Vistage UK and worldwide
Accredited speaker
Repeatedly recognised as a top-rated Vistage speaker for business leaders.

- Since 2016Institute of Directors
UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity and Technology
Voice for the IoD on cybersecurity and technology matters for UK directors.

- Since 2021Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle
Leadership Fellow
Fellow of the Society of Leadership Fellows at St George's House, Windsor Castle.

- Since 2024TEDxGuildford
Organiser and Licence holder
Holds the TEDx licence for Guildford and organises the event.

- Since 2020Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East
Advisory Board member
Advises the regional centre supporting SMEs with cyber resilience.

- Since 2006Churcher's College
Governor and Director
Long-serving Governor and Director of Churcher's College.

TEDx
TEDxWoking, 2017. “We're All Porn Stars”
Rob's TEDx talk on the human firewall.
Awards

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