Canada
Security and business operations expert with 25 years’ experience in leadership, corporate security, project design and management, law enforcement, loss control, asset protection, risk management and physical security. Broad capabilities in establishing the design and operation of security-related and physical construction projects, as well as post-project operational guidance, board and executive reporting, compliance with laws/international standards, crisis management, engaging with government officials, investigations, high‐profile events planning and security response, and business resilience.
Led the company’s security regulatory function, reporting to BZAM’s Chief Executive Officer, with direct reports from each operation. Accountable for overall project designs, buildouts, licensing and post-build-out inspections. Developed strategy, policies and oversaw implementation, satisfied all government licensing requirements, developed and operated within project and operational budgets, Advisor to company leadership and other stakeholders. • Designed large-scale indoor, outdoor and processing operations as per company targets, regulatory requirements and best practices; managed project contractors and consultants, and liaised with government inspection bodies • Developed BZAM’s security function, including strategy and vision, staffing, structure, reporting lines and enterprise reporting outputs • Identified and managed implementation and integration of all security technology entity-wide, including surveillance, access control, data management, mandated regulatory hardware, and security-related IT infrastructure • Conducted high-level investigations; oversaw operational investigations and incident management • Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensured innovative approaches, saved costs without sacrificing value • Active Federal Government Security Clearance
Responsible for the function's global budget and all aspects of security for the worldwide group, including physical infrastructure projects, legal compliance, change management, government liaisons, investigations, risk assessments, audits, training, technology/systems, senior‐level reporting to members of the Board of Directors, human rights and crisis management. • Management member of Barrick’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee; initiated and completed Head Office Assessment, identifying physical and design vulnerabilities and communicating recommendations to senior leadership resulting in changes to various operating procedures and technical improvements • Determined security infrastructure and staffing for Barrick’s high-profile Annual General Meetings. Developed response strategy and coordinated numerous internal and external groups confirming all risk mitigations were properly executed, including for individual Board members. Monitored protest organizations and managed security plans which identified risks and prevented incidents for three consecutive years
Ensured the global security approach met standards, legislative requirements and best practices, and also was customized to account for local laws and priorities. Provided effective management of local security teams at various locations. • Developed policies, strategies and plans to meet Barrick's worldwide security needs in all aspects of physical infrastraucture, technological solutions, crime prevention, training, gold/copper security and other key elements • Established strong relationships and lines of communication between corporate, regional and site security personnel. Mandated to identify security risks and ensure effective protective controls were in place
Responsible for all operational security matters at Barrick’s four Tanzanian gold mines. Reported to the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Security. Oversight of over 1,000 security employees and contractors, including the Head of Security for each mine. • Promoted to Regional Manager after a successful tenure as the Site Security Manager at one of Barrick’s most challenging mine sites • Coordinated site emergency response plans, including executing fast and effective action in the face of political unrest, natural disasters and labour disputes • Provided security guidance and assessments on new developments, closure and merger and acquisition projects • Received the Overall Distinguished Service Award, Barrick Gold’s highest Global Security accolade, in 2012
SIT provides professional and technology-based security solutions to private, corporate, industrial and retail businesses. Their clients include the Kruger International Airport, McDonalds South Africa and BHP Billiton. • Reported to SIT’s Executive Director, and had 20 contracted subordinates. Responsible for providing proactive and reactive overall security program direction and execution for SIT’s key client • Conducted in-depth investigations, discovering and correcting fraudulent activities resulting in significant decrease of losses. Correction of these gaps resulted in a 50% decrease in losses within three months • Managed personnel, training, industrial unrest, incident management, hotline reports, and continuous improvement efforts
Acting Commander of a specialized unit. Urban first-response police officer and instructor in Johannesburg and Pretoria.