Our People
Dave’s career spans 31 years with the British Police Service, culminating as Deputy Assistant Commissioner. He specialised in combating organised crime, anti-corruption and intelligence operations.
- founding Executive Director for the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland
- CEO of the Office of Criminal Justice reform in the UK Government
- Director General of the Department for Immigration Enforcement
Bob Quick
Executive Director and Founder
Bob spent 32 years with the British Police Service, most recently as Chief Constable of Surrey. He oversaw the investigations into some of the most complex terrorism cases in that took place in the UK.
- UK Policing lead at New Scotland Yard for Counter Terrorism.
- responsible for the protection of the British Royal Family, Prime Minister and Cabinet
- led the security of the UK diplomatic community and visiting Heads of State
LEE WHITEING
Commercial Director
Lee forged a 27 year career with HSBC, most recently as Head of Global Travel Operations, and is an active member of the business travel community. With HSBC Lee.
- Was responsible for HSBC’s global travel programme
- Created a ‘customer-first’ ethos for HSBC’s programme, focusing on enhancing traveller experience
- Instigated a car fleet policy setting the bank on course for zero emissions by 2030
BRIAN MOORE
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Brian served in the police service as an investigator for 34 years rising to the rank of Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police and subsequently as Director General of the UK Border Force.
- Former national lead for prevention of violent crime
- Awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for distinguished service
- Post Police career includes board director of leading private investigation company
ANDREW DAVIS
Non-executive Director
Andrew spent 28 years working in the City of London specialising in Pan European Equity Sales Trading to predominantly US based Institutions and Hedge Funds.
- Former executive of Credit Suisse and BZW
- Former MD of US investment bank Jeffries
- Respected non-executive director
MIKE SMITH
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mike has an international career as CEO, Chairman and NED of Plc’s, and private equity backed companies in the UK, France and New Zealand.
- Expert mentor and coach to more than 50 start-ups
- Former main board director of Scottish Power
- Experience across retail, FMCG, utilities and public sector
ANDREW PROSSER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
A chartered accountant for almost 30 years Andrew has worked as finance director for a variety of businesses from large multi-national PLCs to smaller private equity owned businesses.
- Qualified chartered accountant
- International experience working for Diageo, Dalgety & Alliance Boots
- Fluent in French & German having lived and worked in both countries
SALVATORE FERNANDEZ
HEAD OF ADVISORY GROUP
Salvatore has more than thirty years’ experience in the hospitality industry, where he has a track record of personally and successfully owning his own restaurants and managing hotels.
- former General Manager and Managing Director of high-profile hotels
- Managing Partner at Antal International for 10 years
- recruits General Managers for the world’s most exclusive hotels
CHRIS PHILLIPS
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Chris spent 30 years in policing before becoming a consultant, speaker and counter terrorism and security expert.
- former Head of the UK’s National Counter Terrorism Security Office.
- runs independent security consultancy
- regularly quoted by the media on issues of terrorism.
Sandy Moring
Corporate Travel Advisor
Sandy has held a wide range of travel roles with global telecommunications companies and other large corporates.
- Director of Education for the Institute of Travel Management
- delivers GBTA corporate travel management training across Europe
- led the UK Government Travel Programme
OUR EXPERT ASSESSORS
GSA Assessors are drawn from a global network of former law enforcement and military professionals. All assessors are hand selected for proven professionalism and experience.
- Established security experts with military, police or specialist security backgrounds
- Fully trained by GSA to meet and exceed the required standard of assessment and then independently audited
- Specialists operate in high or elevated travel risk countries. These assessors are trained by special forces
