Black & Veatch appoints Ian Bramson as vice president of global industrial cybersecurity

February 16, 2024

Global engineering, construction and consulting firm Black & Veatch has named Ian Bramson as vice president of global industrial cybersecurity. Bramson will be responsible for the strategy, commercialization, and business growth of all of Black & Veatch’s integrated cybersecurity solutions and capabilities.

Bramson will lead the newly created global industrial cybersecurity practice, spearheading the commercialization and operation of solutions across critical infrastructure.

Industrial cybersecurity involves safeguarding diverse assets, data, people, and processes that are controlled by Operational Technology (OT) digital networks. This includes controls, instrumentation, software, automation, sensors, and OEM equipment – critical elements within all the industries Black & Veatch serves.

“With the increase in digitization, automation, and connectivity of our clients’ operations, their cybersecurity risks expand exponentially and can have real-life, physical consequences,” Patrick Hogan, chief client officer at Black & Veatch, said in a media statement. “Ian’s deep knowledge of the OT, industrial, and energy segments, as well as power and water utilities, make him the ideal choice to lead our new global industrial cybersecurity practice.”

Bramson brings over 25 years of experience solving the business challenges of cybersecurity, risk management, and digital transformation. Over the past 10 years, he has built two successful cybersecurity consulting services backed by global sales organizations and cybersecurity programs across multiple industries.

“In today’s cybersecurity landscape, our clients have recognized that protecting their operations and their customers’ data and information from cyber-attacks is no longer an option – it’s a business imperative,” said Bramson. “Black & Veatch is uniquely positioned to take a global leadership role, identifying and providing cybersecurity solutions for our clients to safeguard their operations and the communities they serve.”