Jinan Budge

As vice president and research director, Jinan leads Forrester’s Security & Risk research team, business, and agenda across EMEA and APAC. She oversees a geographically distributed team of analysts spanning six countries, delivering forward‑looking research, thought leadership, and client advisories across critical domains including risk management, Zero Trust, security services, cybersecurity leadership, culture and talent, resilience regulations, privacy, trust, and AI governance. Drawing on deep global experience, Jinan brings a unique cultural lens to her research and client engagements, helping security leaders navigate complex organizational, societal, and human dynamics.