I am an experienced business leader who has run successfully and sold a number of my own cybersecurity businesses over the past 25 years. It is a privilege to have known Malcolm Tuck for more than a decade now, both as a friend and a client. Malcolm has a huge and highly commendable proven record in building business growth and development in a wide range of high-tech global companies, both product and services based. His skills are evident at all stages and levels of an organisation's development, from start up to global expansion and at coalface to Board. He has the rare ability to quickly identify those key elements of success required for growth, and then to harness and focus his teams' varied talents in achieving impressive results. Malcolm is highly impressive in his management and leadership styles both upwards and with his peers and teams. His easy manner and good humour allows him to get the best out of everyone, and to navigate life's business bumps and crises with a sensible use of pragmatic collaboration and strong character. He engenders loyalty and respect from those he works with, and returns it completely. Any organisation would benefit hugely from Malcolm's advice and guidance, and I have no hesitation in endorsing him as a Non-Executive Director.

I have been fortunate to have worked closely with Malcolm and see the way he operates as MD of ESET UK and am thrilled to be able to endorse him for a non-exec role. His extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector coupled with his strategic mindset and exceptional leadership skills would add great value to any business looking for a non-exec. Throughout our time working together, Malcolm has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead by example, identify opportunities for growth, and implement effective solutions. He has a proven track record of success in senior roles within some of the world's leading cybersecurity businesses and a deep understanding of the challenges facing the industry. I have experienced Malcolm as a natural collaborator who excels at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels. He is highly respected for his integrity, professionalism and commitment to excellence. There is no doubt that he will bring his exceptional skills and experience to this non-exec role and make a significant impact to any organisation he supports. I highly recommend Malcolm for an NED position and am confident that he will be an asset to any organisation fortunate enough to have him onboard.