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David Ian Barker

Advisor & Subject Matter Expert

Security

Project Safety & Training SMEs

British National

Overview

David’s background combines British Army service with international security management, including work supporting reconstruction, development and oil and gas operations in North Africa. He brings experience in planning, team leadership and coordination with clients and stakeholders.

His security work covers risk assessment, crisis response, surveillance and access control, workforce briefings and close protection. He has managed operational security teams and coordinated with local authorities and international operations centres.

Areas of Expertise

  • Operational and country security management
  • Security risk assessments and mitigation planning
  • Personnel protection and emergency planning
  • Security-team leadership and workforce briefings
  • Surveillance, access control and incident reporting
  • Stakeholder coordination and cross-cultural communication

Selected Professional Experience

  • Country security management with Horizon, including operational strategy, risk management and coordination with oil and gas clients and contractors.
  • Management of security operations with Gavin de Becker, including corporate-site security, workforce briefings and personal protection.
  • British Army service with communications, instructional and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • NCFE Diploma in Security Management (Distinction)
  • SIA licensing and close-protection training
  • EMT-B and HSE offshore medic training
  • IOSH Workplace Safety and counter-terrorism training

Previous Clients & Career Associations

  • Horizon
  • Gavin de Becker
  • British Military

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