Manchester Area, United Kingdom
A proven and results driven leader with over 25 years of experience across Profit Protection, Security, Risk Management, Operations, Investigations, and Compliance. I bring deep cross-functional expertise spanning Corporate, Retail, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and E-commerce environments. With strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, I am passionate about delivering impactful solutions that protect profit, eliminate risk, and streamline operations. My approach is rooted in driving operational resilience, safeguarding assets, and embedding efficient, compliant practices across all areas of the business. Currently, I lead all Security, Risk, and Profit Protection functions across Retail, Corporate Offices, Manufacturing, and Distribution facilities throughout Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Director of Profit Protection, Security & Compliance at a global leader in Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, and Sales, managing a diverse portfolio of both licensed and owned brands. Accountable for the strategic oversight of over 300 international sites, spanning retail locations, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and corporate officess across EMEA and APAC. Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide strategies to assess and mitigate risk, ensure business continuity, and protect critical assets — People, Property, and Product. Drive the design and implementation of robust security infrastructure, operational frameworks, and compliance programs, aligned with global business objectives. Oversee end-to-end security operations, including physical, cyber, informational, and financial risk, with a focus on limiting liability, reducing exposure, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide governance for global compliance standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and C-TPAT, while collaborating with executive leadership and operational stakeholders. Direct all security-related procurement, vendor relationships, and contract management to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions. Lead complex investigations across internal, external, and digital channels, mitigating losses and strengthening the organisation’s integrity. Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing team of experts across Security, Profit Protection, Inventory Control, and Audit functions in EMEA and APAC. Responsible for the hiring, training and development of all personnel in EMEA and APAC regions.
Head of Profit Protection EMEA, Currently leading all Loss Prevention activities and strategies with a responsibility for Retail Stores, Corporate facilities, Manufacturing and Distribution locations across Europe, Middle East, Africa & Australia. Leading teams of Regional LP Managers, Corporate and Distribution LP personnel
Regional Loss Control Manager in a dominant International Sports and Fashion retailer. Responsibilities covered 80+ sites across the North West UK and Wales and inclusive of Asset Protection, Security, Audit, Compliance
Group Risk Manager in a well known high street gifts retailer covering approx 400+ stores in United Kingdom. Responsibilities included Internal Investigations, Compliance, Physical Security, Security Operations and Risk Management.
Rifleman in 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets. An Infantry Regiment of the British Army. Served as an Infantry Soldier in UK, Cyprus, Bosnia, Jordan and the Falkland Islands.