I have over 40 years’ experience of national level risk management. I have assessed risk and taken mitigating action to safeguard UK interests abroad and in the UK. I have worked in the Middle East and Pakistan managing preparation and prevention risk activities, which necessitated a full understanding of the impact upon UK interests and international partners. As a skilled trainer, I have trained and developed colleagues and Middle East officials in all aspects of risk awareness and management work and mentored senior Middle East officials in safe and secure business operations while advising on the consequences of political risk. I have extensive cultural awareness dealing with Middle East government officials.