Reading, England, United Kingdom
Right from the beginning of my career, I have specialised in security operations, crisis management and counter intelligence, transitioning seamlessly into a civilian senior leadership position. I have gained in-depth cross-sector exposure, taking charge of regional security operations across EMEA, US and APAC. I understand the challenges global organisations face while they are expanding across the world, not only from venturing into politically charged and volatile environments, but also reacting quickly to unexpected crises, global pandemics or natural disasters including devastating terrorist attacks impacting corporate staff. As a consummate regional board executive, I head up global security operations and establish best-in-class centres containing exceptional talent. I set out international strategies aligned with corporate objectives and scale-up security operations to cater for accessing of new territories, ensuring safe and secure sites. I am trusted to advise senior stakeholders and given autonomy to make strategic decisions that transform ways of working, recognised for my contribution as a Winner of Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA) in 2018, and assigned ownership for the safety and security of $multi-million events. My career has spanned over three decades, in this time I have travelled the globe and amassed a wealth of knowledge concerning crisis / disaster management, security operations, policy setting, regulatory compliance and the standardisation of practices, I am always keen to make new contacts and connections. I thrive in a multi-cultural environment speaking French with an understanding of German, Spanish and Italian. Specialties: ✹Global Security Operations ✹Multi-cultural Expertise ✹Stakeholder Engagement ✹Leadership ✹ Strategic Development & Execution ✹Change & Transformation ✹Project Management ✹ Crisis Management ✹List X Accreditation ✹Security Standards & Best Practice ✹Corporate Risk ✹Trusted Board Advisor
• Leads Global Corporate Security, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity teams at Nokia. • Developed strategies for Travel Security, Geopolitical Risk, and Executive Protection. • Manages Global Security Operations Centres to ensure safety and security worldwide.
• Developed and led a Group approach to Resilience, Crisis Management, and Business Continuity for ITV. • Implemented global Group Corporate Security and operational risk strategy, health and safety, and duty of care. • Achieved a significant reduction in security incidents and improved overall safety measures. • Enhanced crisis response protocols and ensured business continuity during challenging times.
• Provided strategic security and crisis management services to global corporate organizations, adapting operations to mitigate issues from the Covid-19 pandemic. • Assisted international banking institutions in setting up new regional investigation functions to enhance security measures.
• Led EMEA Security Operations team, implemented standards, and embedded KPIs to enhance security measures. • Managed crisis situations, provided security services for Google events, and led overseas projects. • Promoted Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, resulting in a more inclusive work environment.