Braden-Astbury, who joins from Securitas Technology, has been brought on to scale the company’s operations and meet the escalating demand for its secure AI platform in critical sectors.

The Strategic Rationale for Executive Leadership Expansion

For a company operating at the intersection of advanced AI and high-stakes sectors, strategic leadership is paramount to navigating rapid growth while maintaining the highest standards of trust and reliability. The appointment of Dan Braden-Astbury represents a deliberate move to reinforce Whitespace's operational core with seasoned expertise.

Bringing over 15 years of experience from a global leader in security and technology, Braden-Astbury’s background is critically relevant to Whitespace’s mission. His proven track record of delivering trusted security and technology solutions provides the precise blend of experience required to serve the demanding environments of Defence, Government, and Financial Services. By having successfully scaled operations in his previous role, Braden-Astbury is uniquely equipped to reinforce Whitespace's commitment to operational excellence as a foundational pillar of its growth strategy. He is now tasked with enhancing the company's operational framework to support its next phase of expansion and customer impact.

Dan Braden-Astbury’s Mandate: Scaling for Customer Impact

As Chief Operating Officer, Braden-Astbury will work closely with the leadership team to build the operational foundations for Whitespace's next phase of expansion, ensuring its capabilities evolve in step with its ambitious growth trajectory. His primary objectives include:

• Scaling with Purpose: Aligning the company's operational capabilities with the increasing demand for its secure, high-trust AI solutions.
• Strengthening Delivery: Fortifying execution across core business functions, including key programmes, strategic partnerships, and platform operations.
• Building for Sustainability: Establishing the robust frameworks required to support long-term, sustainable growth and deepen customer impact.

Whitespace is confident that under Braden-Astbury’s operational leadership, the company is exceptionally well-positioned for its next chapter of growth and innovation.

About Whitespace

Whitespace is a technology company that specializes in delivering secure, high-trust AI solutions. The company is dedicated to serving clients in critical sectors with stringent security and reliability requirements, including Defence, Government, and Financial Services.