Ryan Protheroe
Cluster Manager
Ryan Protheroe is the Cluster Manager for Midlands Cyber, where he is strategically leading cluster to champion the region as a centre of excellence for cybersecurity.
His role includes Influencing regional policy and economic direction to ensure the sector is supported through innovation, skills, and trade. Driving industry engagement, shaping national conversations, and delivering high impact initiatives such as international trade missions, sector wide events, and strategic partnerships across government, academia, and business.
He is passionate about building ecosystems, enabling innovation, and ensuring regional strategies deliver real impact for businesses and communities.











