First Name: Angus

Last Name: Duthie (CiiSCM)

Senior Advisor – Resilience and Crisis Management at Emerald Solutions Group

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Dedicated, committed and professional ‘C’ Suite Security Executive with over 20 years of international experience in security, risk & crisis management, and general management. Has consistently produced unprecedented results with a proven track record of security related success, often in high-risk countries. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with expansive experience in managing process improvements, change management and facilitation of multiple projects while ensuring compliance with international best practices.

As a former British Army Officer (Airborne Forces), extremely adept at keeping calm under pressure. Responsible for overseeing the security of large number of children (115,000+) in over 60 sites. Vast experience in setting up and growing the security function in Organisations and has won internal and external awards for contribution.

Skills

• Crisis Management

• Risk Assessment

• Decision Making

• Security Management

• Developing talent

• Emotional Intelligence • Client focus, networking & relationship building

• Strategic thinking

• Teamwork & team leadership

• Cultural Sensitivity/Diversity

Completed the Chartered institute of international Security and Crisis Management (CiiSCM) at the Emergency Planning Center

(York).

Experience

Senior Advisor – Resilience and Crisis Management at Emerald Solutions Group

April 2018 -

Stand in cover as the CNN Security Director APAC playing a key role in setting the strategic direction of how CNN protects and supports its workforce across the region and around the world. Advisor to the CNN International Leadership team on all matters relating to safeguarding and security for newsgathering teams in the field including written risk assessments, identifying potential threats and providing external intelligence to mitigate risks to individuals and the business. Risk Assessments for riots in Hong Kong and newsgathering in Pakistan, India.

Solely responsible for the development and delivery of a new business line covering the following in partnership with school’s leadership:

• Training in the Standard Response Protocols to teachers

(normally forms part of a school’s professional development training) – lock down, lock out, evacuation and shelter in place

• Reviews of, or preparation of, schools business continuity management plans (in accordance with ISO 22301)

• Reviews of schools’ crisis preparedness measures and crisis management protocols

• Preparation of critical incident response protocols manuals for schools

• Reviews of School Risk Assessment and Security Reviews (in accordance with ISO 31000)

• Reviews of School Emergency Operations Plan (in accordance with FEMA Guidelines)

• Training in Incident Command System ICS (in accordance with FEMA guidelines)

• Benchmarking against compliance with School Inspections requirements (Local Govt Education Authority requirements) Senior Consultant, Team Leader and solo Close Protection Officer responsible for the safety and security of high net worth individuals. Clients included: “A” list film and music artists, C suite executives from Silicon Valley and New York Financial Districts, European Royalty and news media teams covering terrorist attacks in Asia. Operated throughout the GCC, Asia, East and North Africa. Vice President Security at GEMS Education

February 2012 - April 2018

# Reporting to the COO and leading a team of 5 directly and 300 indirectly, responsible for the complete security and crisis management of all GEMS People, Environment, Assets and Reputation (PEAR) within the UAE and overseas, by ensuring all security is appropriate, effective and measured. Responsible for the day to day management (Recruitment, providing leadership, oversight and guidance) for the team.

As a technical expert, responsible for design, plan and implement the overall security strategy for all GEMS schools: (47 in the UAE and 15 overseas in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East), and to cascade the strategy throughout the security team. Undertake risk assessments and make recommendations to mitigate risks through preventative measures to GEMS PEAR. Ensure all appropriate GEMS staff are trained in Corporate Crisis Management Planning

Provide security awareness training for key GEMS staff travelling to high-risk countries

Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented structured training protocols. Set up structures for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum crisis management teams to cover teachers, school leadership teams, regional and global leadership teams.

• Initiated a program of security audits. Improved security at schools, KHDA (Dubai Govt organization responsible for auditing schools) praised the establishment of professional standards during inspections that supported 6 schools being awarded an outstanding grade)

• Many GEMS schools won recognition for their ‘Professional Standards’ with respect to security and crisis management

• Won recognition from an external international auditor for the initiatives in place for child protection by establishing a Multi-Agency Support Hub (MASH) in all GEMS schools within the UAE

• Achieved satisfaction scores of around 90% consistently over 6 years in annual reviews of GEMS Internal Service Partners as well as being judged as the ‘most efficient & professional’ of all internal partners

Country Manager - Afghanistan at Unity Resources Group March 2011 - February 2012

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director and leading a team of 30 employees, responsible for all aspects of providing security to clients including, secure accommodation and private security details for high-profile targets visiting Afghanistan.

Accomplishments:

• Planned, designed and trained key personnel of Stranded Airline Crew Protocols following a detailed evaluation of FlyDubai’s protocols for stranded crew. The new protocols included: accommodation risk assessment, selection and appointment of armed security details, and other practical logistics arrangements. Seconded to Iraq business to support the establishment of the Basra operations.

Director at FSI Worldwide

January 2010 - January 2011

Reporting to the owner and leading a team of 25 employees, responsible for advisory services to a small family-run business rapidly growing into a viable medium-sized organisation within the private security field. Key member of the leadership team, responsible for strategy formation and business development. Accomplishments:

• Successfully managed former Gurkha soldiers in fulfilling UK Government contracts in Afghanistan and Iraq

• Successfully helped acquire large contracts through business development activities

• Designed and implemented the organisational infrastructure of the

‘new’ emerging organisation

Chief Communications Officer (Crisis Management) - Volunteer position at Abu Dhabi Etihad Formula 1 Grand Prix

November 2009 - November 2013

Chief Communication Officer / Crisis Management for the first 4 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. FIA Gold Instructor for motorsports communications. Developed and delivered the training package approved by the University of Ulster and the FIA for all F1 marshals enhancing effective crisis communications.

Country Programme Manager - Afghanistan at Olive Group FZ- LLC

2009 - 2010

Managed security operations in Afghanistan.

Operations Officer at Olive Group

2006 - 2009

Conducted Risk Assessments in S Sudan, Yemen, Israel, Kenya and Mauritania whilst operating alone and as part of a team in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Iraq.

Managed the C4i solution (Securelocate) and Dubai based operations monitoring facility.

Successfully completed the 5 week Ronin Close Protection Officers course in Cape Town in 2009 because I identified the need to up- skill myself in First Aid, driving skills and the use of weapons whilst traveling to challenging locations.

Supported business development activities through client presentations demonstrating capability.

Management Consultant at Axon Solutions

September 2004 - April 2006

Responsible for management of a team of professional consultants and project reporting whilst successfully completing a business processes design project for a Telcom start-up in Lahore. Completed 5 micro projects to conclude the successful establishment of a Taxi Company in Doha. Responsible for the change management of a large SAP implementation project for a heavy manufacturing company in Tehran.

General Manager at MAF Securicor

January 2000 - April 2004

Established the business as an example of “Best Practice” for the Security Industry in the UAE after reviewing and changing operational practices. Set up state-of-the-art Security Centre including Vaults, Control Room, Cash Processing Centre, Armoured Vehicle Fleet with Satellite Tracking and Manned Guarding Management structure to the approval of Abu Dhabi regulatory authority and in compliance with Federal Regulations. Qualified as ISO 9000:2000 Series Lead Auditor, wrote the company quality manual and successfully took the company through accreditation.

Commenced distance learning MBA with Henley Management College (UK) sponsored by Securicor.

SAR Chief at Desert Challenge Search And Rescue

2000 - 2000

Developed the Medical and SAR Teams and operating protocols supporting a 5 day cross desert rally event. Over 150 SAR medevacs completed over the years using aircraft provided by commercial organisations, the UAE Police and armed forces. Search and Rescue Chief - developed the SAR team over 14 years integrating medical teams, asset tracking and command functions - conducted or commanded over 100 desert rescues.

Lead Auditor ISO Standards at MAF Securicor, Olive Group, Unity Resources Group

2000 - 2000

Qualified as ISO 9000:2000 Series Lead Auditor, wrote the company quality manual and successfully took MAF Securicor through accreditation. Took Olive Group and Unity Resources Group through external accreditation audits.

Successfully completed ISO 22301 Business Continuity Lead Auditor Training whilst with GEMS Education.

Operations Manager at FPD GuardForce - Hong Kong

January 1995 - January 2000

Manager Guardforce Courier and Manager DX Courier Ltd. Assistant Manager Business Development / Security Surveyor – Guards Division

Captain - 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery at 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery

January 1987 - January 1995

Commando Artic warfare and survival trained

Operational Tour in South Armagh (Northern Ireland) (40 Cdo, 1 Para)

Operational Tour Iraq (Gulf War I)

Airborne Forces selection passed

OC P (Air Defence) Troop

Forward Observation Officer

Air Adjutant

Education

Chartered institute of international Security and Crisis Management (CiiSCM)

Security and Crisis Management (CiiSCM), 2018 - 2018 City and Guilds Level 5 award (Security Risk Management Consultancy) Certification

CiiSCM (Chartered International Institute of Security and Crisis Management) certification

GCHQ Cyber Awareness certification

Level 5 Business Risk and Crisis Management (City and Guilds Endorsed Program)

Travel Risk Management Workshop (CPD Credits)

Security Risk Management Alumni Membership

Ronin South Africa

Close Protection Officer inc FPOS First Aid Training, 2009 - 2009

ISO 22301, 9001, 31000

Lead Auditor, Business Continuity Management, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, 2006 - 2019

Diploma, Leadership, Project Management, 2005 - 2007 Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

SMC, Standard Military Course - Officer Commissioning, 1986 - 1987

British Army Officer Graduation

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