Michael Haughey
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Adrian Whelan
I have known Michael for over 20 years. Michael has a very strong background in Risk Management, comprising Corporate Security and Corporate investigations, dealing with complex investigations, risk management, security training and awareness, crisis management etc. He is also very experienced in terms of the provision of security consultancy and risk advisory services. Michael is a true security and risk management professional who works with integrity, confidentiality and of course professionalism. His varied and successful risk management career to date speaks for itself.
Sarah Spolander
I've had the pleasure of working with Michael for over 5 years. He is a well connected security professional with expertise in the APAC region. Michael has solid experience in security and crisis management, response/ evacuation management, investigations, background screening and cyber security. He is driven and makes things happen both on the sales and operational fronts. Michael has successfully set-up and led regional teams in delivering first class service to clients in need.
Adrian Whelan
I have known Michael for over 20 years. Michael has a very strong background in Risk Management, comprising Corporate Security and Corporate investigations, dealing with complex investigations, risk management, security training and awareness, crisis management etc. He is also very experienced in terms of the provision of security consultancy and risk advisory services. Michael is a true security and risk management professional who works with integrity, confidentiality and of course professionalism. His varied and successful risk management career to date speaks for itself.
Sarah Spolander
I've had the pleasure of working with Michael for over 5 years. He is a well connected security professional with expertise in the APAC region. Michael has solid experience in security and crisis management, response/ evacuation management, investigations, background screening and cyber security. He is driven and makes things happen both on the sales and operational fronts. Michael has successfully set-up and led regional teams in delivering first class service to clients in need.
Adrian Whelan
I have known Michael for over 20 years. Michael has a very strong background in Risk Management, comprising Corporate Security and Corporate investigations, dealing with complex investigations, risk management, security training and awareness, crisis management etc. He is also very experienced in terms of the provision of security consultancy and risk advisory services. Michael is a true security and risk management professional who works with integrity, confidentiality and of course professionalism. His varied and successful risk management career to date speaks for itself.
Sarah Spolander
I've had the pleasure of working with Michael for over 5 years. He is a well connected security professional with expertise in the APAC region. Michael has solid experience in security and crisis management, response/ evacuation management, investigations, background screening and cyber security. He is driven and makes things happen both on the sales and operational fronts. Michael has successfully set-up and led regional teams in delivering first class service to clients in need.
Adrian Whelan
I have known Michael for over 20 years. Michael has a very strong background in Risk Management, comprising Corporate Security and Corporate investigations, dealing with complex investigations, risk management, security training and awareness, crisis management etc. He is also very experienced in terms of the provision of security consultancy and risk advisory services. Michael is a true security and risk management professional who works with integrity, confidentiality and of course professionalism. His varied and successful risk management career to date speaks for itself.
Sarah Spolander
I've had the pleasure of working with Michael for over 5 years. He is a well connected security professional with expertise in the APAC region. Michael has solid experience in security and crisis management, response/ evacuation management, investigations, background screening and cyber security. He is driven and makes things happen both on the sales and operational fronts. Michael has successfully set-up and led regional teams in delivering first class service to clients in need.
Credentials
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Aviation Security
London City and Guilds -
Certified Compliance Professional (CCP)
International Academy of Business and Financial Management -
Certified Counter Terrorism Practitioner (CCTP)
CCTP Certified Counter Terrorism Board -
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) -
Certified Supply Chain Security Specialist (CSCSS)
Chartered International Institute of Security and Crisis Management -
Security Management - Level 2
The International Institute of Security and London City and Guilds
Experience
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SE24
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Jun 2022 - Present
Head the global operations of Security Exchange.
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Head of Asia Pacific
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
Headed the Security Exchange business in APAC offering specialist consultancy for the APAC region supporting corporate, private clients, affinity and insurance markets with a range of services including security management, crisis management and contingency planning, cyber threat and response, travel management and information services and response services like kidnap, ransom and extortion, product contamination and recall. Responsible for leading all major client relationships in the APAC region, all major insurance client relationships and for all business development and new business initiatives in the region.
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Director
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
Joined Raven and took over as the head of their operations in APAC. Specialised in confidential enquiries, cyber response, security and crisis management and response services. Retained as a regional response consultant for Security Exchange. Joined Raven and took over as the head of their operations in APAC. Specialised in confidential enquiries, cyber response, security and crisis management and response services. Retained as a regional response consultant for Security Exchange.
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Head of Asia Pacific, red24; Global Head of Corporate Investigations, red24
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
Established the first red24 business in APAC, managing their offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. Services included security management, crisis management, cyber, travel management, evacuations, close protection and response services like kidnap, ransom, extortion, piracy, product contamination and recall. Responsible for all red24 global clients in the APAC region including all of their multinational and insured clients. Introduced a range of corporate investigation services to red24 like fraud investigation, due diligence, background screening and KYC, anti-bribery and corruption and compliance, which were rolled out globally. Took over as the Global Head of the Corporate Investigations practice. Managed P&L of over USD 3 million, 20+ staff and a global network of contractors. Personally managed a worldwide risk review of a leading Casino and Integrated Resort group.
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RISQ Worldwide
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Singapore
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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May 2011 - Jul 2015
Changed name of RISQ Asia to RISQ Worldwide because servicing global client base. Expanded business and opened an office in London. Specialised in media and advertising, financial services, insurance, law firms, technology, retail, luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, casinos and integrated resorts and specialist solutions for high net worth individuals and families. Built up profitable business with a revenue of USD 3 million. Managed 20+ reporting staff and global network of contractors. Company was sold to red24 Plc on 1 July 2015.
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Sterling RISQ
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Managing Director
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May 2007 - May 2011
Set up RISQ Asia in Singapore as Managing Director and shareholder, as part of the RISQ Group of Companies. RISQ Asia was a boutique risk management consultancy which specialised in corporate investigations, security management, crisis management, cyber, due diligence, background screening, anti-corruption and bribery and response services. Opened and established a Hong Kong office to service the North Asia market. Specialised in insurance, media and advertising, financial services, law firms, technology, pharmaceuticals, casinos and integrated resorts and specialist solutions for high net worth individuals and families. Headed a major sensitive internal investigation inside a financial institution regarding the mis-selling of investment funds. Headed confidential internal investigations within a leading Casino and Integrated resort group.
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Control Risks
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director - Head of South and South-East Asia
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Apr 2000 - May 2007
Directed the Control Risks operations in Singapore (Regional HQ), Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Mumbai. Restructured the Control Risks business in Jakarta. Managed all Control Risks global major client relationships in South and South-East Asia. Serviced all Control Risks product lines for South and South-East Asia including security management, crisis management, corporate investigations, fraud, travel risk management, political risks, evacuations, close protection, business continuity, training and response services like kidnap and ransom, extortion and piracy. Responsible for all business development and new business initiatives within my region. Responsible for over 50+ staff and managed a global network of contractors.Headed the Control Risks operational response on the ground to the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster.Other Previous PositionsAssociate Director, Network International, LondonHead Fraud Investigation/ Head World Piracy Centre, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commercial Crime Services, London/Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDetective Senior Inspector, Royal Hong Kong Police Force, Hong Kong. Roles included Head of Criminal Investigation at Hong Kong International Airport and Head of a Fraud Investigation Team at the Police HQ Commercial Crime Bureau (CCB).Police Officer, Metropolitan Police, London. Criminal Investigation duties.
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Education
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University of Portsmouth
BSc Degree in Police and Policing Studies
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