A former senior police officer and group security director with extensive national and international experience in developing and delivering business resilience and security risk strategies, now providing cost-effective, risk-based, solutions for corporate clients operating in the energy, commercial and protective security sectors. Additionally engaged in:• delivering security and resilience strategies at corporate and business unit levels • developing counter-terrorism… Show more A former senior police officer and group security director with extensive national and international experience in developing and delivering business resilience and security risk strategies, now providing cost-effective, risk-based, solutions for corporate clients operating in the energy, commercial and protective security sectors. Additionally engaged in:• delivering security and resilience strategies at corporate and business unit levels • developing counter-terrorism measures relating to the security of premises and people• conducting business travel reviews for global organisations and establishing structures and systems for travel to high-risk destinations• building company-wide frameworks to manage crises and mitigate the risk of fraud and bribery• preparing organisations for the management of hostile protest campaigns Show less

Based on a model which became the subject of a publication on managing security risk and business resilience, established a group-wide security directorate and supporting delivery strategy which, in addressing the risks associated with a major international energy company, became a business enabler and profit centre. In doing so I also: • Provided leadership and security services throughout the business, becoming acknowledged as a guiding authority relating to crime, counter terrorism… Show more Based on a model which became the subject of a publication on managing security risk and business resilience, established a group-wide security directorate and supporting delivery strategy which, in addressing the risks associated with a major international energy company, became a business enabler and profit centre. In doing so I also: • Provided leadership and security services throughout the business, becoming acknowledged as a guiding authority relating to crime, counter terrorism, anti-fraud, anti-bribery and the personal security of employees travelling on business• Established a group crisis management capability involving the provision of plans and a framework for responding to incidents and training and exercising teams • Sponsored and project managed the delivery of a global incident response centre with a planned return on investment of 180% over the first 3 years • Delivered and managed a risk-based business and personal security programme for members of the Executive• Established a ‘Pathway to Effective Security’ process created to provide direction and deliver security standards across the organisation• Designed and delivered a group-wide framework for managing the risk of fraud and bribery, including awareness and e-Learning training programmes • Provided direct links to government and industry security forums Show less

As Head of Business Resilience, was responsible to the E.ON UK Board for managing security risk, crisis management, business continuity, personnel security, fraud and investigations. • Delivered a shared service to E.ON UK and the E.ON Market Units operating in the UK under a country management model• Through a programme of change, designed and delivered a comprehensive security strategy to address the needs of the organisation based on financial value and the importance of customer… Show more As Head of Business Resilience, was responsible to the E.ON UK Board for managing security risk, crisis management, business continuity, personnel security, fraud and investigations. • Delivered a shared service to E.ON UK and the E.ON Market Units operating in the UK under a country management model• Through a programme of change, designed and delivered a comprehensive security strategy to address the needs of the organisation based on financial value and the importance of customer and stakeholder relationships• Conducted security reviews at strategic installations, due-diligence enquiries and fraud investigations in South East Asia, Europe, India and the USA • Supported the E.on UK generation business nuclear project by developing the security response strategy required by the Office of Civil Nuclear Security to share information• Developed and delivered Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Emergency Management strategies and integrated planning process, designed to meet the requirements of BS25999• Introduced and delivered an executive personal protection programme and incident management structures for international business travel and lone working• Developed a security awareness programme, including a company website and training packages on protective security Show less