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- Driving the development of a Saudi owned, Public Investment Funded Private Security Company within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.- Capitalizing on the Vision 2030 objectives, this niche company will enable a higher quality standard of excellence within the Private Security Sector, promote Private Security as a "profession" rather than a job, and contribute significantly to the mantra of making Saudi Arabia a safe and secure place to live, work and invest.- A "start up" Saudi company with Saudi employees, my mantra is to develop a compelling operational design model and definitive business plan in order to realize rapid project award and quick ROI. - Front end security design in a greatly expanding market, enabled by technology and highly trained professionals to achieve the total security solution for the many opportunities and needs within the marketplace.

• The “senior executive” in a “start- up” Private Security Company within a highly leveraged Emirati owned “group” of businesses.• Responsible for licensing, creating business strategy/planning and interacting with the highest levels of the Emirati Government stakeholders through which a wide array of business activities have taken form. • Pipeline development evolved into discrete government projects valued at an annual turnover of $100M. • Activities are bespoke and operate beyond the boundaries of normal Private Security Company core capabilities and scope. Prison Management Services, Border Control, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Special Missions Training among these. • Only western employee within the group of Emirati companies which rely on senior advisory support for potential purchase and use of cutting edge “enabling technologies”.

• General Manager, Regional lead, Business Development principal for Somalia and Sub-Saharan Africa• Led a 300 man workforce executing projects and infrastructure management valued at $400M in Facilities, and equipment across all life support, construction, catering and events, fuels, aviation services, maintenance, security and training competencies for clients ranging from US Government, British Military and Diplomatic Missions and NGOs to include: British Embassy, Dutch Embassy, World Health Organization, World Food Program, UNICEF, UNSOS, GIZ, Saab)• P&L responsibility for a $25M profit center• Penetrated growth markets in Somalia, Uganda and Kenya

Company: Blue Hackle Middle East WLLTitle: Managing DirectorLocation: Multiple LocationsDates: 2013 - PresentDescription:  Holds additional positions as Executive Director for Middle East and North Africa, Chief Operating Officer for Blue Hackle LLC and President of Blue Hackle North America.Oversees and manages vast array of international projects in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan and Libya. Governs workforce comprised of expatriate UK and US Special Forces experienced managers, Third Country Nationals and local employees from within and throughout country serviced. Transitioned business orientation in stride with shifting markets in security industry while retaining governmental and public footprint. Adroitly and personally positioned company in Yemen, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE for significant opportunities for expansion into adjacent markets. Slashed overhead expenses by 33% in line with investor expectations and business sensibilities.

Company: Blue Hackle Middle East WLLTitle: Country ManagerLocation: Multiple LocationsDates: 2012 - 2012Description: Charged with brand management, business development, general management and daily interactions with senior levels of Afghan government, US Military, ISAF and Diplomatic Missions & Commercial sector. Managed 1800 employees in Afghanistan and over 25 projects distributed throughout the country and several regional headquarters. Slashed redundant overhead and unaffordable headquarters by 30%, retaining and building a team of professionals capable of multi-tasking and achievement in both operational management and business. Point-of-contact for all new business and upselling customer portfolios and growth in new market segments including commercial space. Led partnership with local Risk Management Company to pursue and retain new and transitioning projects as the Government of Afghanistan’s policies continually changed the business environment. Commanded profit and loss business area with annual revenue in excess of $40M.

Company: DynCorp InternationalTitle: Senior Director of Business Development/Contingency OperationsLocation: Multiple LocationsDates: 2011 - 2012Description: Spearheaded strategic planning for future growth of DynCorp Contingency Operations Business Area to best position for continued growth in developing markets and adjacencies via enhanced service offerings. Served as marketing lead with duties including the review of Bid/No Bid decisions, proposal development, color team review management and pricing reviews/decisions.

Company: DynCorp InternationalTitle: Deputy Project ManagerLocation: Multiple LocationsDates: 2010 - 2011Description: Quarterbacked logistics civilian augmentation program to support US Marines and Special Operations Forces in wartime contingency contract in South Afghanistan. Commanded 20 Forward Operating Bases and 6,500 employees in provision of combat service support functions. Operated successfully under scrutiny from customers, layered government agency oversight, military customers and internal controls. Stellar performance resulted in execution of option year for continued work, excellent reviews from Performance Evaluation Boards in both regions and increased success at Award Fee Boards. Supervised total cost value contract estimated at $2.2B and managed annual budgets in excess of $400M.

Company: ABS ConsultingTitle: Vice President/General ManagerLocation: Arlington, VADates: 2006 - 2008Description: Led Management, Performance and Business Development for Department of Defense programs. Supported USMC and Navy efforts to further technology and operations for ONR 30 Expeditionary Warfare and Combating Terrorism, DARPA Distributed Operations Architecture Study, Small Wars Training Integration & Requirements Generation and Naval Special Warfare and Marine Forces Special Operations expertise. Planned, programmed, budgeted and executed start-up sector that grew from $10M to $22M EBIT in two years.

Company: Potomac Institute for Policy StudiesTitle: Senior Research FellowLocation: Arlington, VADates: 2005 - 2006Description: Served as Deputy Vice President – Technology Operations Division and senior research performer at DIA, DARPA, Office of Naval Research and Marine Corps Quadrennial Defense Review Board. Worked in tandem with Senior Flag and General Officers, National Level Strategists, key members within science and technology community and government. Planned and programmed budgets for $12M technology division with YOY revenue growth of 10% in down market.

Company: Diligence Middle EastTitle: Country Director - IraqLocation: Baghdad, IraqDates: 2004Description: Coordinated daily with Department of State and others in reconstruction effort including US Military and Coalition partners, Interagency, Fortune 500 and various members of senior management. Functioned as Private Security Company of Iraq Chairperson during start-up phase; established core organization to deal with fledgling government in business, operations and governance matters. Governed 70 expatriate and 450 Iraqi national employees via identifying, vetting, training, deploying and employing teams to conduct special skills, close protection and multiple types of guard/management duties.

Company: Weider Publications IncTitle: Vice President - International DivisionLocation: New York, NYDates: 2000 - 2001Description: Drove business development and operations for start-up international division within health and fitness publishing company leader. Oversaw management and operations of 55 international editions and supervised bicoastal team of 50 managers, editors and creative teams. Propelled $2M profit and loss to $12M in valuation two years resulting in sale to offshore company.

Company: United States Marine CorpsTitle: ColonelLocation: Multiple LocationsDates: 1970 - 2000Description: Colonel, USMC (Ret.) - 30 years active duty; 16 years international experienceAssistant Chief of Staff, Depot Inspector/Quality Management, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Western Recruiting Region, San Diego, CA. (High-level Staff) 9/1999 to 2/2000Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3 (Operations and Training), Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 12th Marine Corps District, MCRD, San Diego, CA. (High-level staff) 7/1998 to 9/1999Commanding Officer, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, California. 6/1996 to 7/1998Director of Coalition and Special Warfare Division, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia – 6/1994 to 6/1996Commanding Officer, Marine Security Guard Company, Nairobi Kenya (Sub-Sahara and Eastern Africa's American Embassy Guards). – 6/1992 to 6/1994Special Operations Ground Action Officer, Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict Branch, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps – 7/1989 to 6/1991Operations Officer (S-3) 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unite (SOC), Camp Lejeune, N.C. 6/1987 to 6/1989Chief, Joint Training Branch/Advisor Royal Thai Marine Corps, Joint U S. Military Advisory Group, Bangkok, Thailand - 7/1984 to 6/1986 ** Thai linguist