A Highly Effective Security & Safety Manager / Risk Management and Crisis Response Consultant.

Email: andy.haslam@rocketmail.com   

Mobile/ Watts App: +27 82 829 3991 – TEAMS: adhaslam

Nationality / Passport: United Kingdom      Residence: South Africa         

proven record of project commitment, possessing an extensive international project management and risk reduction history with a demonstrated ability to plan, implement and execute, ensuring maximum levels of security with minimum risks incurred. Able to quickly grasp and understand new concepts, technologies, and business sectors, providing strategically and logically tailored solutions to senior management for security assessment and in development projects. Consistently completing successful projects whilst under pressure and in isolated locations, operating independently or as part of a team.

Resourceful and industrious, able to identify the organizational needs of an assignment with ease, able to understand new concepts possessing strong administration, presentation, communication skills as well as excellent client interface. Able to evolve into the situation and provide strategic, tailored solutions to a wide spectrum of requirements. Able to provide briefings at all management levels on a range of risk management and security issues, as well as conducting liaison with any relevant regional agencies as appropriate.

A focused, hands-on’ manager who can successfully select, supervise and inspire supervisors and specialists to consistently produce quality results. With twenty-nine years of extensive International commercial risk management exposure, supported by over twenty-three years of British military management experience in The Parachute Regiment and deploying in varied climates and environments.  Having wide-ranging knowledge in the recovery procedures and security provisions for mining operations, petrochemical production, oil and gas exploration, maritime security, as well as many varied close protection duties undertaken in exposed, isolated, hazardous and violent environments and areas of post conflict.

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Employment History:

• Feb – Sept 2026: Country Operations Manager – Black Horse Security Services (Iraq)

Responsibilities: Manages and controls all BHSS operational contracts, confirming task sheets and client acceptance. Manages and controls the Ops Room, drafts the daily intelligence report and updates the statistical information for HSE and regional reports. Identifies resource requirements and assigns responsibilities, supporting project teams with daily management of contract requirements and ensures Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times. Confirms all inductions are completed prior to mobilization and deployment of new personnel. Develops and oversees department policies, systems, and procedures and responsible for the company Information Management System. Training, coaching, mentoring and supervising the Ops team.  Monitors and corrects all operational reports for distribution and conducts effective performance evaluations of all direct reports. Contract ended when shareholders stopped funding the company due to lack of successful winning bids.

• Jun 2022 – March 2025: Senior Safety & Access Manager – Global Communities (Ukraine). Senior Safety & Access (Security) Manager, within the Humanitarian Assistance Department of Global Communities Ukraine response effort. Deployed to support development of a national security risk assessment and corresponding security master plan for Ukraine, and as well for the region. All programs closed due to US Government action and dissolution of USAID – Donor.

Responsibilities Included: Design and implement journey management protocols, support aid distribution planning and delivery process to ensure risks are mitigated and staff are prepared for actions in the event of an incident. Develop an emergency response-specific Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and situation specific set of SOPs and contingency plans as required, based on any changes in the operating environment or the nature. Design and deliver initial arrival briefings and preparation for new staff and incoming visitors, to include information and advice specific to the emergency response context and operating locations. Review medical procedures and ensure appropriate facilities are identified and a medevac process is in place for Global Communities’ staff. Conduct field-level training to all staff focused on SOPs and safely moving and operating within response locations.  Also responsible for all Managerial & Operational matters, Recruitment; Financial and Logistical matters; Training; Mentoring; Development and Support; Delivering a countrywide weekly intelligence report. A continuous assessment of the security threats and local vulnerabilities, prepare and apply specific guideline actions to be implemented in the event that threats to the sites change. Writing risk assessments and security plans ready for implementation. Application of security processes and procedures, ensuring periodic checks and reviews to facilitate the on-going security review and maintenance of the security measures placed in the field. Providing sufficient preventive security arrangements for the usual range of security dangers presented to the site and escalation measures when indicators point to increased threats from acts of terrorism, civil unrest and conflict.

• Nov 2021 – May 2022: Safety & Security Consultant – CARE USA (Afghanistan: Poland). Deployed to CARE Afghanistan on two short-term periods as a Safety & Security consultant Nov-Dec 21, Feb-Mar 2022. Then based in Warsaw, Poland for CARE USA as part of the set up for Humanitarian response to the Ukraine/ Russia conflict situation. To establish country and program risk assessments to support the safe deployment of CARE USA staff. Should CARE USA programming extend into Ukraine, ensure that detailed assessments and an approved system for deployment is in operation, by providing coordination and liaise with CARE response partners on security incidents and support contingency responses as appropriate. Ensured that CARE Partner organizations report safety and security incidents in a timely fashion.

• Sep 2020 – Nov 2021: Security Consultant/ Trainer – Strike Back Defense (South Africa). Remaining in South Africa due to imposed travel restriction with the COVID 19 outbreak. While awaiting a new overseas position, I have continued to update and increase my skills by attending training on varied security related subjects, such as Anti Hijack, Tracking, Close Quarter defensive shooting, Close Protection drills and CPR. During this period I have also achieved certificates in Emergency Preparedness; Risk Management; Project management and Critical Thinking from the Oxford Home Study Centre (UK). Several projects as an Independent Security Consultant for individual owners/properties and provided full risk assessments and security surveys for their individual Farm Security / Family Protection, to increase the individual protection in isolated areas of South Africa have been completed. I have also been consulted on Anti Rhino Poaching training.

• Apr 2019 – Oct 2021: Security Response Officer / Risk Management and Crisis Response (Mozambique, Philippines, Kenya, India). After a 4-month sabbatical in South Africa I was contracted by several International Security Companies to carry out short term tasks during 2019/2020. Mozambique: Garda World – Deployed to carry out security a assessment and provide an overview, post Cyclone in Beira. Philippines; Kenya; India: Protection Vessels International (PVI) – Deployed to provide close protection and security overview to several personnel deployed on communication cable projects. When returning home from a deployment, I continued learning/training while awaiting a new challenge to keep my skills and knowledge sharp and up to date.

• Jun 2016 – Dec 2018: Country Operations Manager/ Consultant – The Chelsea Group (Mozambique). Contracted by The Chelsea Group (Hart Integrated Solutions – Dubai) and deployed to assist in the set up the Chelsea Group Worldwide (Mozambican) office in Maputo. Then remaining in situ to manage the existing contracts (operationally), to pursue and advise on business opportunities in the region, research logistical needs and find suppliers, obtain critical information regarding proposals and developing contracts throughout the country in conjunction with the Business Development manager. Carrying out client site security audits, writing risk assessments and security plans ready for implementation with a continuous assessment of the security threats and local vulnerabilities to projects, prepare and apply specific guideline actions to be implemented in the event that any threat to the sites change. Providing information and sufficient preventive security arrangements in a timely fashion for the usual range of security dangers presented to the client’s sites and escalation measures enforced when indicators point to increased threat from acts of terrorism, civil unrest or conflict.

• Jan – Mar 2016: Country Security Emergency Response Director – FARM II – Risk and Strategic Management Consulting (Republic of South Sudan). A USAID funded; Abt Associates implemented program. Responsible for all risk management and security services for multiple mission locations for the project countrywide and a critical part of the Crisis Management Team, deployed for close down operations end of contract.

• Jul – Dec 2015: Country Manager – Ante Meridiem Solutions (Nigeria / Ghana). Initially recruited as the Country Operations Manager for AMS in Lagos, Nigeria and deployed in July to post, redeployed in late October to Ghana as the AMS Country Manager based in Accra. This position involved the management of the daily security operations of a portfolio of Client Sites in Ghana and attracting new Clients to take up AMS contracts. Managing multiple teams of project supervisors and security personnel as well as the regional managers and subcontractors located at various sites throughout the country.

• Sep 2012 – May 2015: Deputy Security Manager PetroChina Halfaya (Southern Iraq). Providing baseline security standards to be applied at all sites for preventive security measures and to ensure that the PetroChina minimum security operating standards are in place. Responsible for defining the actions to be taken to increase security arrangements if, and when, the threat changes. Providing sufficient preventive security arrangements for the usual range of security dangers presented to the site and escalation measures when indicators point to increased threats from acts of terrorism, civil unrest and conflict. Carried out continuous assessment of the security threats and local vulnerabilities; To prepare and apply specific guideline actions to be implemented in the event that threats to the site change. Application of security processes and procedures, ensuring periodic checks and reviews to facilitate the on going security review and maintenance of the security measures emplaced in the field. Managing the security superintendents, supervisors and other staff in the security section; security assets, material and financial resources. Reviewing and approving site instructions and changes related to the security measures in the field. Coordinating the interfaces of security matters between the company and external authorities. Constant dialogue and coordination with external agencies allocated to assist in the security of the project – Iraqi Army; Oil Police Force; Maysan Oil Company security staff; Contracted Private security companies.

• Apr 2009 – Jun 2012: Director of Operations and Project Security – Risk and Strategic Management Consulting (The Republic of South Sudan). A USAID funded; Deloitte Overseas projects implemented program. Responsible for all risk management and security services for multiple mission locations for the project and a critical part of the Crisis Management Team.

• Jul 2003 – Jan 2009: Operations Manager – Control Risks (Kuwait: Iraq)
• March 2007 – January 2009) Erbil, Northern Iraq – Operations Manager for the British Embassy Office, Based in Erbil with an operational area of the entire Kurdish Autonomous Region. Managed, assessed then planned for and coordinated the armed residential protection teams and mobile close protection for an isolated diplomatic mission.
• September 2006 – February 2007) Project Security Consultant for the Coalition Munitions Collection program, based In Baghdad with 3 main base locations, 14 remote site project locations, PSD missions and numerous daily escorted logistical convoy movements with a mixture of local, third country nationals and expatriate security staff (1000 plus manpower)
• September 2005 – September 2006) The Project Deputy Senior Security/ Senior Operations Manager, on a “Restore Iraqi Oil “PIJV (RIO) Project, based in Kirkuk, with up to four remote site locations over 500 staff and a countrywide deployment.
• July – Sept 2005) Northern Iraq – Operations Manager PIJV (RIO) Al Fatha Bridge Project, based on the river Tigress in Bayji.
• May 2004 – July 2005) Southern Iraq – Operations Coordinator for the British Consulate/ DFID/ Foreign & Commonwealth Office staff. Managed, planned for and coordinated 28 x armed protection teams and 4 remote site locations for a Diplomatic mission based in Basrah, Southern Iraq.
• July 2003 – April 2004) Iraq – Countrywide – Security Consultant/ Armed Protection Team Leader. Secure Movement of ESS/Compass managerial staff within Iraq for a commercial operation.

• Jan 2003 – Jul 2003: Security Consultant/ Regional Manager – International Rescue Committee (Afghanistan). Deployed to set up the Afghan NGO Security Office Project (ANSO). European Union funded, Implemented by the IRC. A 7-month pilot security program to assist the 1,300 NGO groups to develop their security management capacity in Afghanistan. Assisted in the set-up head office in Kabul and then personally set up and managed two regional operations centers (Jalalabad & Kandahar). Now Operating as INSO worldwide.
• Dec 1997 – Dec 2002: Security Consultant / Director of Security – Frontier International Group (Angola : South Africa : Mozambique : Ghana). Dec 1997 – Jan 1998 – Angola – Responsible for Frontier Group International contracts, Static security contracts, diplomatic, commercial and oil logistical protection including risk assessment reports and briefings. January 1998 – August 2002 – South Africa – Security Director at a very exclusive VIP residential golf estate. Responsible for all security matters and the management of a 30 man Armed Close Protection Team, including CP duties of VIP visitors (game management and technical security installation also developed). January – December 1998 – Mozambique & Ghana – Security 4 | CV AD Haslam – January 2026 Consultant – Varied projects in Mozambique (HM customs operation), Ghana (Gold production operation) and in South Africa (Close protection and VIP Residential security)
• Jul 1996 – Dec 1997: Security Manager – Defense Systems Limited (Angola). Management of several armed Close Protection Teams and a large guard force based in Luanda, Angola (Diamond purchase, Personnel protection & static location security). Management and Oversight of the United Nations Compound Security Force contract.
• Sep 1972 – Apr 1996: Warrant Officer – Parachute Regiment, UK Military (World-wide deployment). I joined The Parachute Regiment directly from school and retired as a Warrant Officer Class Two in April 1996 whilst being seconded to The South African National Defense Force (ranked as a WO1) and remained in South Africa as a resident. Served on operations and training in numerous different countries. Seconded to several Middle Eastern armed forces to instruct/validate/ command for varying durations. Instructed, selected and commanded their military personnel. Close liaison with several Royal families, diplomatic missions, government organizations, police forces and defense suppliers on various security matters. Qualified and trained in various military subjects. Decorated by several foreign governments for services rendered.

Sector Experience:

Foreign and Commonwealth Office                                  Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Sector

Government and Diplomatic Missions                              Construction Industry

Development and Aid Sectors                                           Logistics and Warehousing

Royalty                                                                                   NGO security

USAID project management                                              Banking and Finance Sector

Training and Education Sectors                                        Wildlife control and Environmental Control

Precious Metal and Mineral Recovery and Control        United Nations

Coalition forces, local security and Military forces          VIP protection

Medical qualifications

• Military combat Medic (British Army 1988)
• US Military Combat Medic/ Trauma course (Iraq 2003)
• FPOS (PBA 2025)

Education

• 8 x GCE/CSE certificates awarded. (Marlborough Secondary School 1972)
• British Army education promotion certificate (Advanced) – City & Guilds credits in man management, communication skills, military calculations and the role of the army in the contemporary world.
• Security Risk Professional Certificate – Country (SRMP-C) & Regional (SRMP-R)

Geographical Experience:

United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France, Canada, USA, Belize, Spain, Germany, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, UAE, Oman, Holland, Morrocco, Cyprus, Jordan, Israel, South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Kuwait, South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, India, Tanzania, The Philippines, Poland, Romania, Ukraine