Introduction - 30 years of Operational and Corporate security experience of which 20 years were spent in management positions. 10 years were spent on international assignments. Extensive global travel and work performed on all continents (e.g. 27 countries in Africa alone). Holds a BA degree in Security Management from the Univ of South Africa, diploma in forensic auditing and various other related qualifications.Key Skills - Significant experience of major program delivery including consultative stakeholder management and strategic planning. A person who remains results orientated, assertive, pragmatic with a flexible approach. Influencer and communicator with immediate gravitas and credibility whose personality and skills enable the development and maintenance of trust and effective working relationships. Regular key note speaker at respected seminars and events.Specialties - Budgeting and cost analysis - saving; Managing and leading a complex organization; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; Leadership of Organizational Change; Strategic Innovation and Planning; Project and Program Leadership/Management; Leadership of multidisciplinary teams; Talent management, development, performance management and appraisal; Business process development; Security Risk Management; Crises Management leadership and planning; Business Continuity Planning; Travel Security and VIP protection planning.Summary - Seasoned Professional with a wide variety of skills obtained over the years. First in the armed forces doing specialist training & then in the Security field all over the globe. Ranges from managing the world’s biggest diamond mines with over 500 security personnel to managing multi-million dollar projects; Global Director for GE Oil and Gas responsible for over 50 000 employees in <150 countries executing 12 000 projects with 110 000 mobilizations per year. Managing a highly skilled regional team around the globe and over 6000 Security guards on +1000 rooftops.