Meet the ISO 27001 Consultancy Team
Stuart Barker
Lead ISO 27001 Consultant & Lead Auditor
Stuart Barker is a veteran GRC practitioner and ISO 27001 consultant with over 30 years of hands-on experience in systems security, risk management, and information governance.
Holding an MSc in Software and Systems Security, Stuart combines deep technical rigor with extensive operational leadership. His background includes leading Data Governance for General Electric (GE) across Europe and founding, scaling, and exiting a successful cybersecurity consultancy.
As a qualified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer, Stuart provides rare, direct insight into the exact evidence standards required by UKAS-accredited certification bodies. He has personally guided hundreds of organizations—from high-growth technology startups and AI innovators to global financial institutions—through flawless audit cycles.
At High Table, Stuart leads full-service advisory engagements that eliminate theoretical fluff and agency bloat. His expert-led methodology integrates proven compliance assets directly into your team’s workflow, delivering rapid certification without operational friction.
Fay Barker
Director of Client Operations & Advisory Success
Fay Barker directs the Client Operations division at High Table, bringing deep expertise in managing complex ISMS engagements for agile tech businesses.
Specializing in ISO 27001 advisory account management, Fay bridges technical compliance requirements with day-to-day operational execution. She oversees client onboarding, strategic project milestones, and certification scheduling to ensure every client stays on track for audit success.
Whether supporting a pre-seed AI startup or a scaling tech platform, Fay provides the high-touch operational oversight needed to keep your compliance roadmap fast, predictable, and fully aligned with your business goals.
