Gordon Hopgood

Associate Director

  • Middle East

Gordon is an Associate Director in Data & Technology Consulting at Control Risks. He helps organisations navigate the complex intersection of technology, data, and risk management. Based in the Middle East, Gordon leads our regional team helping businesses leverage emerging technologies and data to enhance resilience, mitigate risks, and unlock new opportunities for growth and improved performance in high-stakes environments. 

With over a decade of experience, his expertise spans software, data analysis, business analysis, IT strategy, and emerging technologies. Gordon takes a holistic approach to solving complex business challenges, partnering closely with clients to develop strategies that not only safeguard their operations but also drive innovation and long-term growth.

Recent projects that Gordon has worked on include:

  • Led the design, development, and implementation of the award-winning VISOR platform, supporting security operations in high-risk environments such as Iraq. VISOR provides near real-time, actionable intelligence to clients, helping them monitor critical incidents for operational readiness.
  • Led a data and technology strategy transformation project for a global bank seeking to improve risk detection across multiple jurisdictions. Developed and implemented a data screening and automation strategy that significantly reduced manual processes for high-volume transaction reviews.
  • Led a data-driven consulting engagement for a global oil and gas supermajor, transforming security processes at their retail stations. The initiative digitised outdated security review systems, enabling risk managers to assess the impact of risks and optimise the efficacy of countermeasures through actionable insights.
  • Prior to joining Control Risks, Gordon worked at a “Big 4” accountancy firm with a primary focus on Technology Advisory, and Data Analytics.

    Gordon holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Informatics from the University of Johannesburg, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice from Henley Business School South Africa. Gordon is fluent in English and Afrikaans.

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