Author: Mark

For 35 years, I have dedicated myself to protecting the UK, its citizens and visitors to the United Kingdom as well as preparing our emergency responders & special forces to keep our country secure against all manner of terrorist/non-terrorist related attacks and civil contingency. During this time, I have been fortunate enough to partner with some of the most forward thinking, progressive and internationally recognised centres of excellence around the globe. With years of proven leadership at all levels, I like to use that wisdom gained as a consequence, to guide and develop those around me. So, let’s take a look back. From joining the Royal Marines Commando’s in 1983, through to Head of Emergency Preparedness for the London 2012 Olympic Games until recently as Head of Domestic High Threat Risk and currently as Head of International PROTECT and PREPARE for National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters in the UK, I relish and rise to the challenges of forming strategically powerful partnerships, aspire for and will only accept the best and constantly strive to improve both professionally and personally. How would I describe myself now? Excited at what the future holds, lucky to be able to impart my extensive skills & experience even further, exhilarated at the prospect of being able to innovate and driven to deliver only ‘the best' in a world where attack methodologies are ever changing.