Andrew Amery

Andrew Amery is a creative security professional, whose track record is proven by his involvement in high-profile event planning and operation for over four decades. Renowned for his 10 years working at a strategic level on the bid for the London 2012 Olympic Games, including his role as the Head of Security for London 2012, Andrew is highly regarded for his ability to integrate security at all levels. Now a recognised public speaker, Andrew is hired to share his insights on strategic security planning, security assurance and security integration.

Boasting memberships of the Security Institute and the Association of Security Consultants, Andrew’s decorated security career began back in 1983 in operational policing for The Metropolitan Police. Forging a successful career with The Metropolitan Police, Andrew later went on to become a Notting Hill Carnival Planner, encompassing public safety and crisis planning, and a Royal Protection Officer, encompassing security planning for HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee and being a Personal Protection Officer for a senior member of the Royal Family, under The Metropolitan Police force. In 2003, Andrew tested his security expertise as the Head of Security for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games bid. He later became the Head of Security for LOCOG, responsible for producing budgets for venue security that led to a grant of over £500m.

In 2014, Andrew became the Co-Founder and Director of R3S Global Limited. Under his watch, Andrew’s company R3S Global Limited delivers bespoke security consultancy for high-profile clients, including major clients in the sporting and entertainment sectors – such as Formula E, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and The O2 London. Most recently, in 2023, Andrew was appointed as the Security Advisor to The International Olympic Committee, a role in which he is responsible for advising future host cities on how to best protect major events with risk management and security requirements.

Having held security clearance with the UK Government and been named as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in the Global Security Industry by IFSEC, Andrew Amery is an engaging speaker who is perfect to hire when looking to gain an increased understanding of security and risk management. Having received two Commissioner’s Commendations from The Metropolitan Police, Andrew is a respected individual who is trusted as a public speaker and key influencer in the international security arena. If you are looking to hire a speaker who can advise how to deliver risk-based security solutions and strategic security planning, don’t hesitate to hire Andrew Amery today.