We are incredibly proud of our colleague Nihal N., who has been appointed Patron for The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP). Nihal leads our network security work and this appointment is testament to her wealth of expertise, experience and leadership abilities. Congratulations Nihal!
We're delighted to announce that Nihal Newman, Director of Network Security and Resilience Policy at Ofcom, will be joining us as an ITP Patron. Nihal leads Ofcom’s network security and resilience policy work across the telecoms and internet infrastructure sectors. She is responsible for overseeing policy aspects of Ofcom’s regulatory supervisory regimes and has oversight of a cybersecurity outcome testing scheme. Nihal brings a wealth of business management experience, having led strategic policy and technical programs. She is a member of Ofcom’s Operations Board, Senior Leadership Group, and Technology Profession. Her extensive experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drive her technology-based initiatives in the telecoms sector. In 2023, Nihal led Ofcom’s initiative uniting some of the UK’s leading telecoms organisations to sign a Women in Tech pledge, promoting the role of women in technology-based roles in the telecoms sector. Nihal commented: “My passion lies in addressing the sector-wide challenge of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. By combining this with my drive for sector-wide change, I can support the ITP in developing talent that helps us grow a thriving telecoms industry." As a Patron, Nihal will play a crucial role in supporting the ITP’s strategic initiatives and expanding its impact within the telecommunications sector. She will contribute her extensive knowledge and experience to enhance the ITP’s services, which include apprenticeships, professional and career development, mentoring, professional registration, and training. ITP CEO Charlotte Goodwill BSc (Hons), MITP, AMWES ,added, "We are thrilled to welcome Nihal Newman as a Patron of the ITP. Her expertise and dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion in the telecoms industry align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to working together to create a more inclusive and innovative telecoms sector. Welcome Nihal! https://lnkd.in/evdcGTfM #ITPpatron #patronage #ofcom
