Security Risk Management Consultant
As security risk management consultant I specializes in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to organizations or individuals providing expert guidance on both physical and cyber security issues. By perform detailed security risk assessments, recommend tailored strategies for risk reduction, advise on regulatory compliance, and help businesses implement effective security policies
Executive Protection Officer
As a registered UK Executive Protection Officer (also referred to as an Executive Protection Agent or Close Protection Officer) a security professional with my primary role is to ensure the safety of individuals—such as business executives, celebrities, diplomats, or other VIPs—by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats. Proven record in many areas around the world with a range of assignments and roles.
Media Safety Adviser
As a Media safety adviser role is to be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of media teams and journalists working in various environments, including high-risk or hostile areas. Their role often includes planning safety protocols, advising on risk management, and supporting crews during coverage of challenging events such as conflicts, natural disasters, or protests. Has involved providing extractions from conflict areas to safe areas to allow submit their story before returning into conflict areas.
UK registered private investigator
Private investigators in the UK are not currently required by law to hold a government-issued licence but have attended and Accredited investigators with a Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators, with a SFJ Awards Level 3 and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Level 3 Pre Hospital Care Medical instructor
QualSafe FREC 3, FPOS
A pre-hospital care medical instructor is to train and educate people in emergency and pre-hospital care. Be it Health Care professionals to non-clinical personnel. The role involves teaching theory, practical skills, and scenario-based exercises focused on emergency medical response outside of hospitals.
HEFAT Instructor (Hostile Environment and First Aid Training)
A HEFAT instructor is a security and medical training specialist who prepares individuals and teams—such as journalists, aid workers, corporate staff, and NGOs—for safe operations in high-risk or hostile environments. These instructors deliver training that combines personal security, risk assessment, situational awareness, and trauma medical skills essential for safety in challenging settings.
Military Career
Accomplished military leader with 24 years of service in the British Army, retiring as an Infantry Company Sergeant Major. Recognized for exemplary leadership, operational excellence, and coalition-building during high-risk deployments, including Afghanistan.
Experience Highlights
Strategic Leadership: Coordinated joint operations and developed partnerships between British, ISAF, and US forces, enhancing mission effectiveness and coalition collaboration. Operational Excellence: Led high-readiness missions in Afghanistan, including offensive operations, counterinsurgency, and support for civil governance objectives. Direct Action: Volunteered to lead a successful assault on a terrorist cell in Kabul, personally capturing the cell leader and contributing directly to counter-terrorism efforts. Mentorship: Provided guidance and mentorship to unit members, ensuring operational readiness and fostering a culture of excellence. Recognition Awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for meritorious service and significant contributions to British Army operations.
Honors and Awards
Member Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division)
“In Afghanistan, Colour Sergeant Martin Gray, 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, receives an MBE for his drive, imagination and insight where he “personally forged and drove forward new partnerships between British, ISAF and US forces”. Among his particular feats, Gray played a central role in the capture of a group of terrorists in Kabul. He volunteered to lead an assault team into their apartment at severe risk to his own life and, according to his citation, “acting with speed and aggression, he personally overpowered, disarmed and captured the terrorist leader”.
Commander British Forces Iraq Commendation
Brigade Operations Warrant Officer for Operational Planning and Management for Southern Iraq area of operations for UK and Iraqi forces in counter insurgency operations to defeat insurgents trying to disable the national and local Government efforts for rebuilding and peace.
martin@graymbe.com