After decades of operating in the frontline of geopolitics as a military officer, Shaun has spent the last ten years working in the specific diplomatic environments associated with post-conflict security sector reform initiatives.  He has extensive first-hand experience gained in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America in this field. He holds Master’s degrees in Business Administration, International Relations (Cambridge) and Strategic Management.

A fluent Spanish speaker, more recently he has worked in Latin America. This included a year in Mexico where he conducted extensive research in the use of security forces to combat high intensity organised crime. Specifically, he assisted the Mexican Army to become more resilient in the strategic planning against cartel activities.  Since returning to the UK he has been working with international corporations to help them develop resilience against disruption. He is currently a part-time PhD candidate with the Southampton Business School Centre for Risk Research reading for a PhD in organizational resilience.

• Member of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (2019 - ).
• Member of the Business Continuity Institute (2017 -).
• Masters Degree: Strategic Management, University of the Mexican Army and Air Force (2016).
• Masters in Philosophy: International Relations, University of Cambridge (2015).
• Diploma: Strategic Management and Leadership (2010).
• Masters Degree: Business Administration, Open University (2009).
• Aviation Security Manager (UK Department for Transport Accredited) (2005).

• The butterfly effect and the management of risk in the fight against organised crime in Mexico", Masters dissertation, University of the Mexican Army and Air Force (2016).
• "The effect of national caveats on risk aversion and military efficacy in alliances", Masters dissertation, University of Cambridge.