Robert Kirk

CHIEF at DULSCO

• United Arab Emirates
• My current job since January 2017

Dulsco is a UAE based Services Sector leader. It provides 13, 000 outsourced and permanent staff (all levels)
into 2, 500 businesses across major sectors, including O&G, Aviation, Ports and Technology. Its
environmental solutions drive sustainable circular economy practices into communities and businesses,
investing in the facilities necessary to process and reinvent waste (recycle, reuse, repurpose).
 Accountable for Dulsco’s Commercial strategy, budget and P&L, working directly to the

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2015 to January 2017

A leading global provider of remote support services, ordnance management, capacity building, and
integrated security solutions in high-risk markets. Clients include governments, multinational corporations
and international peace and security agencies.
 Led the commercial team to achieve double-digit, year-on-year operating profit growth from 2015-
2017.
 Devised a business strategy aligned to threat vectors, revising service lines and forming the structures
necessary to create a positive impact on business growth. Reinforced core focus, applied business
strengths and enabled support to be directed where it was needed, resulting in exceeding budget by
10% in 2015 and allowing for the retention and growth of a services pillar - Ordnance Management -
previously marked for divestment.
 Directed the tender team, compiling/editing all major bids from

REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER at SHELL | ASIA & MIDDLE EAST

• January 2013 to January 2015

Created, implemented and executed an agile Shell Account Management System for 79 independent
projects across Asia and the Middle East (AME) from

OPERATIONS OFFICER at SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE (SBS) | UK SPECIAL FORCES

• January 2011 to January 2012

Managed global operations and the delivery of UKSF strategy in support of the UK Government’s foreign
policy goals.
 Formulated the SBS Olympics 2012 strategy, acting as a ‘thought leader’ for engagement at National
Security Board level. Trained key stakeholders up to Chief Constable, to inform operational design and
effective Olympic security processes for the water-sports venues in Dorset (

Strategic Advisor at COUNTER TERRORIST

• January 2008 to January 2010

CHIEF OF STAFF

• Afghanistan
• January 2008 to January 2008

Complex Operations/Programme Management. Multiple Task-Force Leadership and Coordination
 Created and managed the UKSF Afghanistan operational campaign strategy in 2008, working with
international partners and local leaders to align strategic factors and transform independent operating
business units into a centrally driven, agile and systemic, multi-layered security force. Centralised
supporting assets, creating a business forum and processes to prioritise operations and allocate
resources. Programme managed the complex operations matrix, successfully optimising joint strategic
effect. This was retained as the long-term operating model for UKSF operations in South Asia.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
 Family
 Learning
 Rugby
 Music
 Integrity
 Loyalty
 Diversity
 Equality
 Ideas
 Tenacity
 Selfless teamwork
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ROBERT KIRK
SENIOREXECUTIVE
Motivation and Passion