Accomplished security risk and crisis response expert with over 17 years expertise as both a consultant and post holder of director level appointments. Specialises in security risk mitigation strategies, delivering operations directly and via third party providers. Has delivered unique projects often in partnership with governments and involving critical National Infrastructure, classified environments and engaging in counter-espionage and insider threat. Skilled at resolving complex and often sensitive problems within high threat and adversarial situations, strategic security planning and programme rollout, and response advice to board and senior management during live security and reputational crisis events. Outstanding communicator from boardroom level to operational security personnel, based on active listening, negotiation and influencing skills. An empathetic leader with army, police and intelligence agency experience, and an in-depth understanding of world affairs and business underpinned by a degree in International Relations and an MBA.