Neave Maxwell Kannemeyer

Appointed to manage entire business operation, based in Nigeria, for provider of turnkey solutions delivering tailored protective services to high-profile clients in 60 countries. Reported to CEO and directed around 80 permanent staff and close protection officers (contractors). Tasked with triggering sustainable growth.
Shaped business continuity plan for Kenya and Nigeria, spanning kidnapping, natural disasters, crisis and incident management; lined up local teams with new plan, defined operating procedures and drove change.
Recorded business growth despite impact of global pandemic; set out plan to justify retention of current resource levels, registered company as essential service and adapted services to become COVID-19 secure.
Realised additional revenue over five months; approached multinationals and sold new idea.
Generated revenue with net profit and organic growth; formulated business strategy and executed plan. Delivered corporate security programmes, including new security operation in Nigeria for global technology company and VIP protection for streaming service, with risk assessments and compliance.
Optimised regional business operations; implemented ISO standards and procedures (ongoing).
Expanded service offerings and projected in additional revenue; explored alternative lines of business for large multinationals, such as investigations, courier services and facility management.
Stimulated future regional growth across South Africa and United Arab Emirates; produced business plan to activate clients and developed comms plan. Landed deal with AB InBev for security services.

Following acquisition of Anheuser-Busch InBev in South Africa by SABMiller PLC, directed Enterprise Risk Management function (Crisis Management, Event Management SME, Forensic Investigation Services, Operational Insurance and Security Management). Accountable for development and implementation of new risk model.
Revolutionised AB InBev’s risk management approach; devised risk model for sales and marketing, executive leadership and event management. Built crisis management team and safeguarded compliance to group policies.
Mitigated in theft and losses; retrieved stolen items, conducted investigations and detained staff.
Protected company reputation and brand; initiated three-way investigations of fraudulent products.
Responded rapidly to accidents and fatalities; led incident management and liaised with Health & Safety.
Delivered security vision for new plant in Nigeria, recognised by senior stakeholders; handled security design and delivery. Provided 12 armed police 24/7, 156 security officers and Emergency Response team.
Guaranteed passenger safety during secure transportation and reduced risk of accidents or attacks; instigated Driving Training Awareness campaign and embedded correct procedures and practices.
Provided expert protection for corporate events; conducted security and safety assessments.

Reported to Regional Director based in US, and as a result of acquisition of local entity in Nigeria, appointed to head up daily business operations focused on organic growth, crisis management, compliance and corporate security.
Generated revenue with net profit, uplifted organic growth and yielded in new business development every month; managed security infrastructure project for multinational client.
 Built security control room from the ground up; handled design, sourced equipment from US and South Africa, appointed 112 staff operating 24/7, oversaw land and sea protection services, including monitoring of vessels.
Diminished risks to personnel and clients from kidnapping or robberies; controlled crisis management strategy.
Ensured compliance with Sterling Company Standards in relation to ISO (9001 / 14001 / 18001), ANSI / ASIS PSC 1:2012; enforced adherence across all personnel, and communicated procedures.

Directed business operations, and trusted strategic advisor to board to ensure attainment of corporate goals and objectives. Reported to MD and delivered multimillion-dollar security programmes and improvements.
 Improved organic growth (against target), recorded in revenue with net profit. Conceived and executed business strategy; provided risk assessment and journey management services and advised on security best practice. Delivered security design for client project.
Safeguarded 100% compliance to group policy; modified business continuity and crisis management processes.
Championed security improvements; controlled budget and presented integrated security solutions and joined up with Contracting Officer on agreement modification to boost revenue and performance.

Providing risk assessment
Journey Management / Sales / Operations
Managering the business unit the Niger Delta region
Training for all staff members
Writing a Security Plan
Threat & Vulnerability Assessment
Site Survey
Security Audit
Risk Management
Travel Security
Hostage Avoidance
Evacuation Plan
Incident Management

Providing security services and risk management to clients
Training for all staff members
Writing a Security Plan
Threat & Vulnerability Assessment
Site Survey
Security Audit
Risk Management
Travel Security
Hostage Avoidance
Evacuation Plan
Incident Management
Emergancy Planning
Costing

Managed guarding and cash-in-transit sector with team of instrumental in cultural change and efficiencies.
Expanded core functions and recovered from ATM robberies; launched investigation unit and executed plans relating to business continuity and crisis management to reduce risk of thefts.

Screening and Vetting of all employees
Covert and Overt operations in all cash operations
CIT operations
Investigations to all cash losses on the road and cash centre.
Health and Safety of the whole country.
Managering the National control centre for vehicle tracking of all cash, Vehicles, alarm monitoring, guarding, ATM and vault monitoring,
CCTV, Business continuity Planning for Tanzania
Emergency Response team training, Operations of cash centre.
Risk assessments on all cash clients and guarding clients
Budget Control, P&L, Training & Developing, Drafting of Emergency procedures, Drafting of SOP and all other operational requirements.
Marketing & sales, Tender documents, VIP Protection (CPO), Special Events, All companies compliance are adhere to at all times.
Business Continuity
Security Consulting

Increased profitability by 15%, generated revenue, recorded zero fatalities and reduced wage to revenue costs by managed project portfolio, drove continuous improvements and renegotiated contracts.

Payroll, and time sheet management, client visits, training on site,
Job description, SOP, ISO and assessments of the client’s property.
Budget Control
P & L
Training & Developing
Drafting of Emergency procedures
Drafting of SOP and all other operational requirements.
Marketing & sales