Manija
Poulatova
Director of Security Engineering and Operations, Technology Platform Lead - Chief Security Office at Lloyds Banking Group
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Manija Poulatova Bio (LinkedIn)
Manija Poulatova is Director of Security Engineering & Operations and Technology Platform Lead within the Chief Security Office at Lloyds Banking Group. She leads cybersecurity transformation, drives engineering excellence, modernises security operations and applies emerging technologies such as AI to strengthen cyber resilience.Before joining Lloyds Banking Group in 2024, Manija spent more than four years at Google Cloud, where she led the UK Cyber Security and Network Engineering practices. Earlier in her career, she worked across security suppliers, helping clients implement sophisticated security capabilities.
Throughout her career, Manija has championed an engineering-led approach to cybersecurity, combining technical innovation with a focus on practical outcomes, automation and continuous security improvement at scale. Her teams are recognised for their drive, innovation and problem-solving.
A passionate advocate for technical excellence and inclusion, Manija is committed to creating environments where people can innovate, learn and thrive. She supports initiatives that increase participation in technical cybersecurity careers, particularly among women, while developing the next generation of cyber talent and leadership. Known for challenging conventional thinking and inspiring those around her to achieve more than they thought possible, Manija combines strategic vision, technical credibility and authentic leadership to help shape the future of cybersecurity.
