Craig Knox

Craig Knox is a senior technology and security leader with over 25 years of experience across digital design, software development, and digital commerce. He brings a rare mix of technical depth and practical leadership, with the ability to operate comfortably from early-stage environments through to large global organisations. His style is thoughtful, empathetic, and grounded in getting things done.

Craig currently serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) heading up Digital Innovation at the Berkeley Group, a FTSE 100 construction and investment business. His focus is on modernising the technology estate, leading data and architecture, and introducing AI capabilities in a way that is both practical and scalable. He has previously held both CTO and CISO responsibilities at Berkeley, giving him a well-rounded view across technology, security, and business priorities.

Before rejoining Berkeley, Craig spent time at TomTom, where he led Product Security, building secure development practices aligned to automotive regulations, including automated threat modelling now used within a major German automotive manufacturer. He later took on the role of Director of Security, with global responsibility for information and cyber security teams across Europe, the UK, India, and the US.

Earlier in his career, Craig held senior security leadership roles at organisations including Ladbrokes, Nokia, and Microsoft. At Microsoft, he played a key role in securing complex merger and acquisition programmes, working at the intersection of risk, scale, and business change.

Craig holds CSSLP, CISSP, and CISM certifications, and has completed leadership programmes with Cambridge Judge Business School. He is currently pursuing a degree in Physics, reflecting his continued curiosity and commitment to learning.

As a No- Executive Advisory Board Member at Zyn Global, Craig brings deep operational experience, cross industry perspective, and trusted, steady guidance. His approach aligns closely with Zyn Global’s belief that strong technology and security leadership should be practical, human, and built to support long term impact.