Background:Dynamic Country Manager and Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) with over 15 years' experience leading complex, multi-million dollar programs to provide safety and security support to major Government, Corporate and NGO clients throughout Iraq, following an exemplary career in the British Military. English and progressive Arabic speakerMember of the International Security Management Institute (ISMI); combines significant expertise in safety, security and risk management with a solid record of driving business development, sales and managing operations.DBS and CRB clearedSpecialising in:Directing country security operationsPhysical & travel securitySecurity auditsSafety plansContract negotiation and managementRisk & threat AnalysisBusiness ContinuityLeading InvestigationsVendor Risk AssessmentsKeen to network with like-minded professionals and interested in discussing emerging opportunities in the international safety, security and risk management sector.Experience:Managing the delivery of key contracts to provide static and mobile security, safety management and crisis response throughout Iraq for a Global client base.- Directed accounts, finance and compliance functions- Managed security project teams, mobile security teams- Represented Unity at high-profile conferences and built a strong network- Exceeded KPIs by streamlining OPEX and drove service excellence resulting in the renewal of high value contracts- Optimised performance by refining the Business Security Operations Management System, Safety Management System and Quality Management System- Instigated supply chain risk assessments and strict safety protocols throughout all working functions, resulting in zero (0) Lost Time Injuries (LTI)- Structured personal development and held staff workshops to boost the safety and security awareness of >300 personnel

Dynamic Country Manager and Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) with over 15 years' experience leading complex, multi-million dollar programs to provide safety and security support to major Government, Corporate and NGO clients throughout Iraq, following an exemplary career in the British Military. English and progressive Arabic speakerMember of the International Security Management Institute (ISMI); combines significant expertise in safety, security and risk management with a solid record of driving business development, sales and managing operations.DBS and CRB clearedSpecialising in:Directing country security operationsPhysical & travel securitySecurity auditsSafety plansContract negotiation and managementRisk & threat AnalysisBusiness ContinuityLeading InvestigationsVendor Risk Assessments

Managed multiple security projects and provided the highest level of safety, protection and incident response for personnel and facilities on behalf of major corporate and government clients and NGOs, such as numerous western embassy missions, the National Democratic Institute (NDI), General Electric (GE), Huawei, Pergola Energy, Gulf Power Middle East, RONCO, Tsamota and a whole host of other clients throughout Iraq.- Led a highly-skilled team of Security Project Managers and >250 security officers- Managed a turn-key provision of services for Western Government missions in Iraq- Controlled high value budgets and an $8M+ inventory- Provided guidance and oversight for a complex, large-scale Diplomatic Security Project on time and under budget- Single handedly demobilised a very large-scale Diplomatic Security contract on time with zero non-conformities- Managed and investigated major incidents at client sites, identified perpetrators, conducted appropriate HR and civil action and made recommendations to tighten safety and security measures to prevent recurrence.-Designed new threat mitigation strategies across all sites associated to safety and security internal and external context- Boosted capability, productivity, risk identification, treatment and control in conformance with ISO 18788, 9001, 14001 and 45001

Managed sixty (60) expat and locally-employed staff with roles ranging from Regional Security Officers (RSO), Project medics, Journey management teams and static security teams, protecting NGO clients from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in an austere and challenging environment.- Sub-contracted facility services, conducted due diligence, negotiated contracts and scope based on client needs and requirements, created non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and reviewed optimal safety and security processes in line with ISO 18788- Secured residential accommodation and business premises and provided turn-key security and facilities management services to clients including:Static Security underpinned by innovative Intruder Detection Systems (IDS)Journey ManagementIncident and Intelligence AnalysisVisa servicesCash in Transit- Responsible for ensuring conformance to the contract scope of work within budget, whilst meeting KPI milestones- Responsible for financial processes throughout all work processes and functions including Safety, Security and Facilities Management- Consistently exceeded delivery expectations by building trusted working relationships with clients- Overcame resistance to new ways of working and drove project momentum

Russell is currently employed as the Country Operations Manager in Libya, whereby a need for innovation, resilience and an in-depth understanding of Security and Risk Management is critical. Whilst Russell's remit remains within Libya, he also remains on hand to impart technical support and advice in other regions worldwide.Russell currently leads on operations in collaboration with and support to the Operations and Services Directors and providing support to the Rhodius Senior Management team on both existing projects, as well as the development of other business opportunities. This is achieved by the analysis of current and emerging markets throughout Libya, whilst applying a holistic approach to expansion and new service lines to clients.Russell supports the senior management team in the development of a multitude of plans, policies and procedures for greater resilience and current practices to best serve the business and services to our clients. Russell also conducts security audits and surveys relating to our service delivery and also conducting risk assessments of all activities relating to both the internal and external context of operating in Libya.Russell regularly engages with clients in order to ensure our services remains intuitive, resilient and optimal and ensuring our people adopt an enabling and all-encompassing security solution, whilst mitigating risks to the client baseline measures aligned to their contextual threshold.

Managed Mobile Security Teams responsible for the safety and security of United States General Officers conducting Coalition operations throughout Iraq, whilst using a myriad of assets including but not limited to aviation, maritime and ground assetsResponsible for the safety and security of United States General Officers within Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shield in central Baghdad.Provide personal development to Mobile Security Operators by means of a holistic training continuum based around health, safety, security and human rightsResponsible for the planned preventative maintenance of US SECRET Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) on the team fleet of vehiclesAccountable for >$6M of operational assets, whilst conducting Close Protection operations throughout Iraq.

Integral part of a Close Protection team to a United States 2* General Officer conducting Coalition operations throughout Iraq. Context of operations was to train and equip the Iraqi Police Force Country wide, with regular business conducted at Iraq Ministerial level on a weekly basis.Responsible for an Equipment Table (ET) incorporating classified operational materiel >$2MConsistently maintained all equipment contained within the ET as per manufacturing guidelines and liaising with external stakeholders for associated servicing and repairs, including vehicles, weapon systems and ancillaries, communications (VHF, Satellite and Electronic Countermeasures)

Part of the Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) Close Protection Team within the British Embassy in Baghdad.A full scope can be discussed

15 Years in the British Army conducting operations in:Saudi Arabia (1990)Iraq and Kuwait (1991)Bosnia (1996)Northern Ireland (1998)Kosovo (2000)Afghanistan (2002)Iraq (2003)Bosnia (Op BANDOG) 2004Para trained and Commando Trained Military Police Officer