PROFILEAn experienced senior leader used to working at board level in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, seeking non-exec/exec appointments. Core skills:Strategic leadership.Effecting change.Ensuring sound governance and risk management.CHARITY APPOINTMENTSTrustee, Cumbria Community Foundation, 2019-currentChairman, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association, 2019-2024Chairman, Cumbria Army Benevolent Fund, 2016-2020Member, South Westmorland Multi-Academy Trust (Chairman, 2018 - 2019), 2016-2019Chairman, Cumbria Scout Association, 2015-2020PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEControl Risks, London 2005-2023Control Risks operates globally, delivering specialist risk consultancy.- Senior Advisor 2013-2023. Representing Control Risks on industry regulation and human rights.- Director Government Support 2005-2013. Responsible for support to governments/IOs operating in complex environments.Significant growth of client-base/revenues.Enhancement of Control Risks’ standing, advising Ministers, Parliamentary bodies, Governments/IOs on risk and regulation.Furthering Control Risks’ influence, serving as a member of a number of UKTI, MOD and Cabinet Office bodies.The International Code of Conduct Association (ICOCA), Geneva 2013-2019- Board DirectorThe ICOCA is the governance mechanism for the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers (the Code), a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the Swiss Government.Elected twice to represent the global private security industry, leading ICOCA in its first six years alongside government and civil society stake-holders.Ensured ICOCA reflected operational and commercial realities.Awarded an OBE for ‘services to human rights, conflict prevention and the international private security industry’.The Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG), 2011-2013- Founding ChairmanThe SCEG partners the UK Government in the regulation of the UK private security industry delivering services overseas. Led the founding of the organisation.Secured the SCEG’s appointment as the UK Government’s partner for the regulation of the UK’s overseas security industries. Built membership from 3 to 30 companies in 2 years.British Army, 1975-2005- 2nd Lieutenant to ColonelSenior staff appointments in the MOD, NATO, and operational staff, leading CT capability development in Northern Ireland, and the planning for the commitment of the deployable Army. Final appointment was the lead for policy for the 4,000 strong Defence Intelligence Staff. Awarded an MBE for support to capability development.