Director

• Oct 2021 - Present

Connecting subject matter experts and advisors with international consulting projects. Specialising in defence and security projects in the Middle East. Connecting subject matter experts and advisors with international consulting projects. Specialising in defence and security projects in the Middle East.

Consultant / Senior Manager

• Dec 2019 - Dec 2022

Supported strategic defence projects for PwC in the Middle East, including the country-level cost optimization efforts for KSA’s security sector. Key clients included the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of the National Guard, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Space Commission. Supported strategic defence projects for PwC in the Middle East, including the country-level cost optimization efforts for KSA’s security sector. Key clients included the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of the National Guard, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Space Commission.

Tactical Sourcing Consultant

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

I conducted a capability mapping survey of a training and development company in Abu Dhabi, before designing and implementing a selection and assessment process for new instructors. I sourced and on-boarded over 100 new staff within three months, before taking over as the manager of the international consultant workforce of over 200 people, responsible for operations and training delivery. During this time I wrote proposals for consumption at government level, distributed RFPs, managed client and vendor relationships and implemented business processes in an innovative, start up environment. Show less

Leadership Development Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

Taught and assessed leadership to mid level managers within the UAE Ministry of Interior. The assessment on the course and my recommendations determined whether the students should be considered for promotion. The course focussed on self awareness, communication and the construction of high performance teams. Taught and assessed leadership to mid level managers within the UAE Ministry of Interior. The assessment on the course and my recommendations determined whether the students should be considered for promotion. The course focussed on self awareness, communication and the construction of high performance teams.

Assistant Chief Instructor - Leader Development Course

• Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

Led a new results-driven initiative to increase the inflow of potential military officers for training at the leading military academy in the world.

Platoon Commander/Leadership and Management Instructor

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

Selected amongst the best instructors in the British Army to teach graduate level leadership and management to officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. I held the responsibility of preparing them to take command of soldiers in high pressure, high threat situations by coaching and testing them in simulated combat.

Operations and Training Manager - Army Training Centre Pirbright

• Nov 2014 - May 2016

Led a high performing team of instructors to facilitate the training of over 850 Army recruits at the Army Training Centre Pirbright, the largest military training establishment in the UK.

Media Operations Director - Afghanistan

• Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

Led the UK Ministry of Defence’s only Media Team in Afghanistan, providing photo and video coverage of the close down of UK operations in Afghanistan and the hand over to the Afghan National Army. I captured imagery and video in high threat situations inaccessible to main stream media. Produced press releases and engaged directly with over 1000 media organisations worldwide.

Aviation Logistics and Communications Project Manager - AH Squadron, Army Air Corps

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

Orchestrated the communication and logistical support to international Aviation Operations through planning and execution in the UK, Europe and Afghanistan, including career management and appraisal/reporting responsibility for 52 employees.

Team Captain - 2 Regt Army Air Corps Ski Team

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

Officer Training - Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

• May 2010 - Aug 2011