James has over 20 years’ government and international security experience and has worked extensively in hostile regions with elevated risk. Specialising in Land Operations he has vast experience in strategic & operational planning, crisis management, emergency response, evacuation planning, travel risk management and executive protection. Since 2009 he has worked predominantly in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), West/East Africa and the Far East, gaining crucial experience in hostile environment security operations whilst working in accordance with international/national security regulations and regional government requirements. James played a key role in the Middle East during the invasion of the “Islamic State” in 2014 where he conducted a mass evacuation in line with planned triggers and emergency protocols.