About HYDN AE

HYDN AE partners with ambitious leaders who are building a better tomorrow, leading with tech, and building capabilities for a sustainable, inclusive, more secure future.

Management Team

warren mercer ceo

Warren Mercer

CEO

Warren is a world renowned cybersecurity expert who has previously held senior roles at NYSE, Cisco Talos, Alert Logic, and BT.

Warren has been a guest speaker at cybersecurity conferences all over the globe, giving talks on Cybersecurity at Microsoft DCC, NorthSec, Kaspersky SAS, and VB, as well as appearing on the BBC Podcast "The Lazarus Heist" discussing his role in uncovering the perpetrators of the 2018 Olympic Destroyer hack.

James Williams

COO

James brings over 25 years experience leading solutions delivery, digital innovation, and customer experience across Deep Tech, Supply Chain, eCommerce, Transport, and Pharmaceutical.

James has held roles as Global Head of Digital for a multi billion dollar Bosch Business unit and spent over 7 years working in UK Transport Sector with First Group and Arriva.

David Goulbourn

CDO

With over 15 years of experience, David excels as a specialist focusing on transforming businesses by devising innovative product and marketing strategies that navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

David has worked across a range of industries including AI, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Supply Chain, Blockchain, and Entertainment having held senior Product and Marketing roles at the likes of Warner Bros, APECS, and more.

Saeed Alzaabi

Director

Saaed Alzaabi is a Director and key advisor for the HYDN AE team, bringing decades of expertise in the region and across core business functions.

HYDN AE Security Team

HYDN AE's Security Team includes experts in Red/Blue/Purple Teaming, Penetration Testing, Blockchain Security and more with team members having previously held senior roles at the likes of IBM X-Force, Cisco, a16z, Cylance, and more.