Mark is a Partner and leads Control Risks’ global operational security capability, based in Dubai. He helps organisations build practical, intelligence-led security programmes in complex, high-risk environments.
An experienced executive and commercial leader, Mark leads multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams. Working with public and private sector clients across defence, government, critical infrastructure and energy, he has overseen strategic programmes and projects for large multinational corporations and governments.
Translating board and executive expectations into practical, site-level standards, Mark turns risk appetite and duty-of-care obligations into actionable thresholds, playbooks and roadmaps. With extensive experience in crisis and high-threat environments, he designs realistic measures that remain effective even when conditions deteriorate.
Recent engagements include:
- Leading a structured physical security and governance assessment, translating threat and vulnerability findings into a clear, prioritised strategic roadmap
- Delivering a crisis management uplift and exercise programme for a complex operator, including scenario design, clear escalation thresholds and decision support
- Delivering end-to-end security planning and operational support for a high-visibility event, integrating threat assessment, protective measures, stakeholder co-ordination and live monitoring
“Supporting organisations during rapidly deteriorating security conditions reinforced the importance of calm communication, strong governance and rehearsed crisis arrangements.”
Mark helps leaders make clear, defensible decisions amid uncertainty, and clients particularly value his combination of strategic credibility and operational delivery. He is outcome-driven and focused on enabling the protection of people and critical assets without creating unnecessary friction for the business.
A licensed security consultant, Mark is a Board-Certified Protection Professional with ASIS International, and a certified Green Belt Lean and Agile Six Sigma practitioner. He holds a BA in International Relations and Diplomacy from University of South Africa, and is studying for an MA in Biosecurity from Murdoch University. Alongside his native English, he speaks conversational French and Afrikaans.