Founded by former military and intelligence professionals, Darkbeam specialises in the collection, processing and analysis of data to provide bespoke digital risk solutions for clients. We’re here to help you simplify complex threats, and will work with you to augment your current approach to risk.
Everyone working at Darkbeam is in the intelligence game to deliver our clients the most timely and relevant actionable digital risk insights so they can better protect their organisations. This is underpinned by relentless innovation and a deep sense of duty and service.
Read on to meet some of the Darkbeam team...
CHARLES CLARK
Chairman
Charles is an experienced and well-regarded senior executive. He co-founded Rosslyn Data Technologies Plc and Darkbeam whilst also serving as an advisor for a number of other successful technology and investment companies.
Charles’ particular interest is helping young companies achieve their dreams. With an MBA from City University Business School, Charles focuses his skills on raising capital, building sales distribution channels and marketing.
Prior to this he was an Executive Director of the asset management division of Panmure Gordon, managing £1.3bn globally, where he had a particular interest and focus on technology.
Charles’ passion for intelligence insights stems from his time serving with the British Army where he served on active service in theatres of operation. Today, Charles is proud to be a mentor for ex-servicemen and actively supports charity work. When he’s not busy trying to change the world, Charles loves his golf!
JUSTIN LEARY
Head of Intelligence
Justin Leary is a former Police Officer with a background in intelligence. Working as both a practitioner and a manager within the Metropolitan Police Service, Justin had roles in the Telecommunications Intelligence Unit and the Open Source Unit – using the internet as an investigatory tool.
Justin was also project lead on a change program aimed at implementing and improving open source capabilities and social media analytics across the organisation ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.
Since leaving the police service, Justin has performed a number of roles focused around providing open source and analytical software designed specifically for law enforcement and public sector practitioners.
Today as a co-founder of Darkbeam, Justin is dedicated to bringing his domain expertise to Darkbeam clients and helping organisations to thrive in complex risk environments.
RUBY POPE
Head of Marketing
Ruby is an experienced marketing practitioner focused on bringing disruptive technologies to life for new audiences.
With a career firmly focused around cutting-edge technology, Ruby has previously worked at firms delivering digital transformation solutions, big data and analytics tools and marketing automation platforms.
Today, Ruby spends her time at Darkbeam creating, editing and curating content that will deliver meaningful and relevant insights to existing customers and prospects.
Ruby also specialises in helping product and development teams create market-leading solutions that meet evolving client requirements and deliver a different way of working.
Ruby is interested in all things nerdy and is always happy to discuss infosec, big data or her beloved Star Wars.