Bachir is a Principal within Control Risks' Built Environment and Infrastructure practice, based in Singapore. With more than 21 years' experience, he specialises in security design and engineering for mission-critical and critical infrastructure projects, including data centres, power plants and ports, leading their design, integration and governance across the APAC region.
Clients engage Bachir to solve complex security challenges, where physical and technical systems must work as one and compliance with international standards is non-negotiable. He combines deep technical expertise with the leadership to bridge strategy and execution, shaping security design from concept through to commissioning and governance. The result is robust, future-proof architecture that reduces risk exposure and supports long-term growth.
Recent engagements include:
- Directing the security strategy for multiple data centre campuses ranging from 50 to 800MW IT load capacity, from master planning and risk assessment to technical design and resilience, ensuring secure, scalable delivery.
- Delivering a global gap analysis for a major mining company, identifying and closing physical and technical security vulnerabilities across facilities in multiple countries.
- Leading a team of 17 consultants across Singapore, India, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia to deliver integrated security solutions across multiple projects while strengthening client relationships.
Clients value Bachir’s pragmatic, solutions-driven approach and his focus on building trusted relationships that deliver resilient, lasting outcomes.
Earlier in his career, Bachir worked on high-profile critical infrastructure and iconic developments across the UAE, Qatar and Oman. He holds a Bachelor in Technology and Science of Computer and Communications Networks Engineering from the Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon.