Experience

HD Group Global

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Global Security

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  HD Group-Global is an international risk consultancy that provides a bespoke service tailored to our client’s individual needs. With industry-leading experts delivering complex medical services, discreet close protection, and detailed travel management, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service, leaving no stone unturned. HD Group-Global is an international risk consultancy that provides a bespoke service tailored to our client’s individual needs. With industry-leading experts delivering complex medical services, discreet close protection, and detailed travel management, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service, leaving no stone unturned.



Confidential UHNW Family

• Close Protection Operative

  • Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

  Provide Executive close Protection for a Forbes top 10 CEO and family members , ensuring the safety and security off high profile family members, their personal property and assets from potential high risk threats. • Directly responsible for the principal’s personal protection whilst attending public events, socialising and conducting business. • Emergency response planning including back up vehicles, journey management and ensure procedures are in place. • Protect the client from invasion of privacy, injury, kidnapping and other suspicious acts. • Pre planning of entry / exit and emergency escape routes. • Conduct dynamic risk assessments, ensuring mitigating measures are in place. • Conduct security advance protocols, ensuring building safety and security measures are in place. Show less



CCED

• Oman
• Oil and Gas
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Security Advisor

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2020

  My primary role is to provide advice, security related solutions and assist in the management and leadership of a security department comprising of 180 security professionals for a major Oil company in the Sultanate of Oman. Provide consultation to senior and executive management on security related subjects and improvements whilst creating and implementing new security policies, plans and procedures for the company.  Advise senior management on security management strategies and improvements required for the integrity of a major oil facility in the Sultanate of Oman.  Create all Security operational and strategic planning requirements for the Security Department.  Initiate and implement new security projects, creating scope of works, Security operational requirements and liaising with third parties.  Create task and targets and KPI’s for all employees and monitor KPI’s for the Security Department.  Create and implement company security plans, policies and procedures incorporating all legal requirements stipulated by the Royal Oman Police and the Ministry of Oil and Gas.  A key member of the crisis management team (CMT) and Emergency Response Teams (ERT),  Write detailed risk assessments and reports with situational analysis for senior management.  Produce and manage all tender documentation from kick-off through to award.  Manage security related incidents as they occur and liaise with the Royal Oman Police Force (ROP)  Lead security related training programs including, patrol techniques, intelligence gathering, actions on, communication best practices, suspicious items and activity and cordons with crowd control.  Conduct investigations on security related issues and create detailed investigation reports.  Responsible for overseeing the department budget of $3 million, including annual forecasting. Show less



The Risk Advisory Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Security Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2018

  As a Security Manager seconded to CC Energy Development, my primary role is to provide advice, security related solutions and assist in the management and leadership of a security department comprising of 180 security professionals for a major Oil company in the Sultanate of Oman. Provide consultation to senior and executive management on security related subjects and improvements whilst creating and implementing new security policies, plans and procedures for the company.  Advise senior management on security management strategies and improvements required for the integrity of a major oil facility in the Sultanate of Oman.  Create all Security strategic planning and future planning requirements for the Security Department.  Initiate and implement new security projects, creating scope of works, Security operational requirements and liaising with third parties.  Create task and targets and KPI’s for all employees and monitor KPI’s for the Security Department.  Create and implement company security plans, policies and procedures incorporating all legal requirements stipulated by the Royal Oman Police and the Ministry of Oil and Gas.  A key member of the crisis management team (CMT) and Emergency Response Teams (ERT),  Write detailed risk assessments and reports for senior management.  Produce and manage all tender documentation from kick-off through to award.  Manage security related incidents as they occur and liaise with the Royal Oman Police Force (ROP)  Lead security related training programs including, patrol techniques, intelligence gathering, actions on, communication best practices, suspicious items and activity and cordons with crowd control.  Conduct investigations on security related issues and create detailed investigation reports.  Responsible for overseeing the department budget of $3 million, including annual forecasting. Show less



Control Risks

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maritime Security Team leader

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  As a Maritime security team leader it was my primary role to prevent any hostile intent from the threat of armed piracy. I have served on board commercial vessels transiting through high risk areas and also with in the oil and gas industry on board Guard and seismic Survey Vessels, working alongside and training multinational military forces. • Conduct a risk-specific assessment of the vessel's security plan and preparedness and give advice on any improvements where appropriate • Brief the crew on the procedures and measures to adopt, and conduct day and night rehearsals • Provide training and oversee foreign military personnel, acting as a liaison officer between the security company, the client and international military forces • Provide physical defensive enhancements to the vessel to prevent hostile boarding • Produce a detailed security report and audit for all types of merchant vessels Show less



Crisis24

• Canada
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maritime Security Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2013

  As a Maritime security Consultant my primary role was to prevent hostile intent from the threat of armed piracy. I have served on board commercial vessels transiting throughout high risk areas in both East and West Africa and within the oil and gas industry on board Guard and seismic Survey Vessels, working alongside and training multinational military forces.  Conduct risk-specific assessments of the vessel's security plan and preparedness and provide advice on improvements where appropriate.  Comply and co-ordinate ISPS maritime code whilst at sea.  Manage all incidents as they occur, communicating and liaising with multinational military forces and government entities whilst at sea.  Provide on the job training to International Naval and Maritime Police Forces – Lessons included, weapon handling, chart reading, contact scenarios and drills, marksmanship and first aid.  Manage and lead international military forces, being the liaison between private security companies, the client, and the military.  Provide physical defensive enhancements to the vessel to prevent hostile boarding.  Produce a detailed security report and audit for all types of merchant vessels.  Conduct drills for the ship’s crew ensuring familiarity with actions in the event of hostile intent.  Create a safe room (Citadel) on board each vessel to ensure all crew are safe from hostile boarding’s. Show less



Royal Marines

• United Kingdom
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Royal Marines Commando

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2010

  As an elite Royal Marines Commando I was expected to maintain the highest professional, physical and mental standards at all times whether that be on operations or on exercise, be able to work within a disciplined team or as an individual and remain flexible to operate anywhere in the world.  On completion of Commando training I was awarded the Commando Medal for showing to an extremely high standard the following attributes, courage, determination, cheerfulness in the face of adversity and unselfishness.  A member of the Meet the Marines presentation team responsible for delivering presentations throughout the United Kingdom.  Attended 6 months of pre-operational training around Europe consisting of conducting joint operational exercises with multinational forces.  In 2007 I conducted an operational tour to Sangin, Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 7. On completion of which I was awarded the operational service medal Afghanistan. Show less



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Warfare Rating

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

  As a warfare Specialist I was responsible for operating sonar and radar equipment onboard warships, I also played a role in the safety and security of the ship when at sea & in international ports.  Trained in Sonar and radar operations onboard type 23 frigates.  Member of the ships boarding party and quick reaction force.  Member of the ships helicopter deck operations.  Responsible for safety and security whilst docked in international ports. As a warfare Specialist I was responsible for operating sonar and radar equipment onboard warships, I also played a role in the safety and security of the ship when at sea & in international ports.  Trained in Sonar and radar operations onboard type 23 frigates.  Member of the ships boarding party and quick reaction force.  Member of the ships helicopter deck operations.  Responsible for safety and security whilst docked in international ports.