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London, Gb

London, United Kingdom

Assigned to an international sports federation to provide global security, threat analysis, risk management and travel advice to 210 member nations and core staff of 400+. Captured all-source intelligence, briefed executive leadership and influenced decisions. Embedded security as a strategic business partner affecting change in culture and delivering a balanced approach to risk, which enabled the federation to expand operations into new markets. Designed and implemented resilient, scalable security strategy, policies, processes and procedures across the global landscape that enhanced security posture at 3,500+ branded tennis events in 150+ countries. Mitigated risks across 3,000+ annual business trips through developing and embedding innovative personnel safety and travel risk framework.

Secured contracts to manage security, close protection and risk management for high-net-worth individuals and international businesses across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Assessed client needs, provisioned close personal and executive protection details, and developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure safety and security of assets, infrastructure and family members. Continually assessed global geopolitical and socio-economic landscapes, identified threats, briefed clients and implemented mitigation plans to decrease risk on international travel plans. Audited physical operations, vendors and commercial contracts and drove improvement in SLAs and performance to increase security posture and reduce costs.

Baghdad, Iraq

Advised a global media organisation, who's personnel worked, lived and reported on news stories and events in the highly dangerous Baghdad red zone. Managed the SOC and compounds guard force of 60. Leveraged all source networks, analysed threat landscapes, implemented risk mitigation plans and improved security operations and business continuity practices. Led reconnaissance, route planning and close protection details, briefed senior stakeholders on identified threats and trained multicultural media personnel to reduce risk exposure.

Northern Iraq

Defined and implemented security strategy, policies and risk management practices combined with effective intelligence gathering, threat analysis and mitigation planning to ensure safety and security of 200+ personnel in five remote, hostile locations. Initiated training to build and develop teams that increased operational effectiveness, developed 'security first' culture and enabled the company to realise objectives and goals.

World Wide

Led, trained and commanded a cross-functional team of up to 18 and managed the administration of 50+ personnel and military equipment valued at over £3.5M. Accountable for logistical planning, security and delivery of equipment and resources into global environments for the Pathfinders, The Life Guards and Household Cavalry Regiment. Liaised and negotiated with local leaders, government agencies and security services in high-pressure, sensitive situations on operations and peace missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia, Sierra Leone and training teams in Jordan, Belize and Kenya. Supported Iraqi police force to build capability, confidence and independence and improve border security Undertook advanced reconnaissance on strategic objectives during active theatre engagements in Iraq, gaining Mentioned in Dispatches for exceptional work. Planned and delivered multiple training exercises to increase team capabilities and attain operational excellence.