Liam Thomas

Senior Operations Manager

  • Security Risk Management
  • Operational and Protective Services
  • Crisis Response
London Connect

Liam Thomas is a Senior Operations Manager in Control Risks’ Crisis and Security Consultancy (CSC), specialising in global crisis operations. He is a risk and security professional with experience supporting and strategically advising North American and European energy infrastructure companies, and non-profit organisations on security risk management planning, emergency management and business continuity preparedness. 

Liam's current role involves a multifaceted approach to expanding the global evacuation and critical incident response programme. Simultaneously, Liam enhances third-party global provider compliance and bolsters client support capabilities. 

Recent tasks that Liam has worked on:

  • Liam was the Corporate Security lead for a Mexican offshore gas pipeline that stretched from the US to Mexico. The project was the largest of its kind incorporating several multinational organisations, and increased Mexico’s natural gas intake by 40%.
  • Development and implementation of the Monthly Global Watchlist programme, designed to help consultants identify countries with incubating and emerging risks. This proactive approach allows for the early activation of response capabilities and the timely escalation, mobilisation, and activation of contingency plans.
  • Travel risk management consulting for a US-based grant making network. Developed travel security management plans, procedures, and exercises aligned to ISO 31030. Advised the client on the implementation of country risk profiles and traveller safety programmes.

  • Before joining Control Risks, Liam led security teams on a variety of energy projects, including acting as Corporate Security Lead for an offshore gas pipeline and as Project Security Manager for an energy services company. Prior to this, Liam spent 10 years in the British Army serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

    Liam holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management from the University of Lincoln and an FdA in Security Management and Consultancy from Leeds Beckett University. He is fluent in Spanish.

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