A unique leader and management consultant with 25 years experience in Defence, Police, people and human security. Qualified and vetted specialist in inter - cultural understanding, loss of reputation prevention, professional business behaviour training, ethical practices, human security, equality and equity . Providing consultancy services including HR, intra and inter business cultural understanding, negotiation, gender mainstreaming, equity and protection advice, staff integration, mergers, diversity training, improving ethnicity and race relations and the prevention of crises, damage to corporate reputation and integrity. Former British Army Officer, police officer and team leader with unique embedded experience in demanding Middle East, Africa and international environments. Experienced in providing effective and diverse solutions within tight time constraints and limited resources. Cutting edge military expertise developed in demanding and varied appointments in the British Army and commercial sector in Africa, United Kingdom and the Middle East. A unique range of leadership, training and management experience developed in sensitive and varied public sector appointments, requiring initiative, empathy, tact and imagination. Experienced in leadership development management, assurance, face to face training, mentoring, coaching, quality control and governance. A strong communicator and applied behavioural sciences practitioner, who builds personal cross-cultural, multi-lingual relationships and influences key stake holders and gatekeepers. Specialties: Extremely adept at developing rapport, strong interpersonal and sound professional relationships with leaders in both the military and commercial worlds. 6 years immersed experience in the Arabian Gulf region with a sophisticated appreciation for governmental, cultural, religious and commercial complexities.james.alexandersmith77@hotmail.com or +44 (0) 07581437551 UK.