Who we are.

We are world-leading security specialists offering high-quality executive protection, complemented by best-in-class training by industry experts. We are renowned and trusted for delivering tailored solutions to complex challenges, and our professional approach is highly respectful of both timelines and budgets.

About Brit Alliance

We pride ourselves on delivering expertise at every juncture, from enterprise procurement to local services. Our five ISO accreditations and standing in the industry are a testament to our professionalism and our rigorous processes.

Our global alliance is based on building and maintaining a strong local presence. That’s why we work tirelessly to cultivate robust trust-based partnerships on the ground, compensating our vendors fairly and training them to the highest standards.

Wherever in the world our clients find themselves, they can always be assured of renowned British quality. From contracts to control room, our UK-based operations ensure that every aspect of your security will meet our exacting standards.

About Brit Alliance

We pride ourselves on delivering expertise at every juncture, from enterprise procurement to local services. Our five ISO accreditations and standing in the industry are a testament to our professionalism and our rigorous processes.

Our global alliance is based on building and maintaining a strong local presence. That’s why we work tirelessly to cultivate robust trust-based partnerships on the ground, compensating our vendors fairly and training them to the highest standards.

Wherever in the world our clients find themselves, they can always be assured of renowned British quality. From contracts to control room, our UK-based operations ensure that every aspect of your security will meet our exacting standards.

Local expertise.

Based on unerring trust, our partnerships across the world have been fostered over many years

In regions where the threat level is high, our highly-skilled partners provide special project capabilities and expert intelligence

We are well-versed in the complexities of working in high-risk countries and know how to mitigate evolving threat actor capabilities

Global experience.

We draw on our real-world experiences and commitment to high standards to mitigate risk effectively in an ever-evolving threat landscape

The foundations of our organisation are built around a well-travelled team of industry experts who are all committed to the highest standards

Brit Alliance is approved by the UK’s largest awarding bodies to deliver a wide range of courses for the international security and medical industries

Our leadership team

Our team is a unique blend of British army veterans, metropolitan police and corporate professionals, globally recognised for their unwavering commitment to excellence.

Kyle Thorburn
Managing Director

Kyle has filled a wide range of executive leadership positions in challenging environments across the globe, giving him an in-depth understanding of international cultures and dynamic political landscapes.

His professional journey spans a decade, encompassing international business, security operations, personnel training, recruitment, and management across key regions including Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Kyle served with distinction for eight years with the Parachute Regiment/Special Forces Support Group, operating in direct collaboration with UK Special Forces and various governmental entities. His tenure further includes significant contributions to numerous global training initiatives, where he offered his mentorship and training expertise to armies across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Peter Davis
Commercial Director

Peter has worked in British and American blue-chip companies as well as a leading Swiss trading company, an Austrian multinational group of companies and a Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprise.

His responsibilities have varied from top management positions to non-executive board memberships, advisory roles, shareholder representative and negotiator. His experience spans a range of industries, including private security, professional training, media, telecommunications, commodities, property development, banking, energy, aviation, and mining and chemical production.

His career has taken him to locations across Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia and the former Soviet Union.

Nicoleta Scripcariu
Finance Director

Nicoleta is a seasoned professional having a strong background in finance and international taxation drawn from her previous experience within a BIG4 firm and a Silicon Valley tech company.

Nicoleta’s 12 years of experience ranges from international business analysis, stakeholders management to corporate restructuring and international tax assessments.

With a proven track record of success, she is driving positive outcomes for our organisation by navigating complex global structuring, tax and regulatory frameworks.

Steve Dunn
Senior Operations Manager, Protective Operations

Steve Dunn served in the Metropolitan / Dorset Police for 35 years, (retiring from the Metropolitan Police in 2018, as part of the Prime Minister’s Personal Protection Team based at Downing Street). Steve is a highly experienced security & intelligence specialist with a 42-year proven track record in protracted politically sensitive investigations and executive action as a Detective and Protection Officer in Special Branch (SO12) at Scotland Yard.

Steve was attached to Royalty and Specialist Protection for 23 years, and whilst serving on that unit, specialised in Protection Intelligence and the planning, preparation, and execution of hazardous environment protection deployments overseas from their inception at Cabinet Level to the ultimate extraction of teams back to the UK at the conclusion of operations.

Steve’s service has been recognised with numerous commendations and letters of appreciation from Senior Police Commanders, State Leaders, and Crowned Heads of State.

Since retirement Steve has been a consultant in the private security industry, administering close protection, and advising clients regarding their residential and personal security.

Martin Gray MBE
Senior Operations Manager, Special Projects

A former British Army Warrant Officer with distinguished service.

A Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, holding a proven record in the management of personnel and projects during operations.

Martin’s security experience spans from Close Protection (CP) Consultancy, Project Management, Investigation, Intelligence gathering and reporting, Surveillance and Protective Surveillance, Media Backwatch and Medical Cover.

In the Private Security Sector, Martin has been operational from 2009. His clientele has ranged from National and International Heads of States and Diplomats, CEOs, Actors and Actresses, Families, Documentary Crews, News Gathering teams, Oil and Gas Sector Clients in Hostile Areas, Banking and Leasing Sector.

Mengting Li
Security and Intelligence Manager

Mengting is an expert in global security operations, fluent in Mandarin and proficient in Cantonese.

As a foundational member of a top tech giant’s Protective Intelligence Centre, she played a key role in reducing safety incidents by 80% through innovative threat monitoring.

Mengting has safeguarded C-suite executives, established security protocols for executive offices, and built strong ties with security vendors worldwide. With her experience in a 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre, she has adeptly managed over 1,000 security cases, supporting Fortune 100 companies during major crises.

Jamie Johns
Training Manager

Jamie began his training career in the British Army with 10 years of service with operational experience in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jamie was also an instructor in urban operations, tactics and skill at arms to both UK and foreign forces.

Jamie then moved into the private security sector where he has delivered numerous SIA linked qualifications as well as medical training.

Jamie has also served within his majesty’s prison services and has a good understanding of physical intervention and resistance.

Also as an IQA Jamie has been responsible for quality assurance of other instructors training with a good understanding of governing bodies and training requirements.

Abdirizack Hussein
Regional Operations Manager,
East Africa

Hussein is an experienced security consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry.

Skilled in Research, Operations Management, Customer Service, Management Consulting and Strategic Planning. Hussein is a strong military and protective services professional with a Bachelor of Science (Bsc) focused in Criminology Security Management, Specialised in Cyber Crime and Digital Forensic Technology.

Member of a Good Standing in the following Professional Body; ASIS International and ASIS Kenya Chapter.

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