Alex Atkinson

I am an experienced political and security risk analyst. I have a proven track record of professional competency and excellence in both commercial and governmental contexts, over a successful career of intelligence and information management. Throughout my career I have worked exclusively in results driven, time sensitive environments, where the accuracy of my analysis and the interpretation and management of the appropriate information has been paramount. I have a demonstrated ability to provide concise and actionable assessments and recommendations to drive informed decision making in commercial and government operations in hostile, unstable and dynamic environments.

I believe that my greatest assets are my diligence, keen eye for detail, ability to assimilate information and to distill complex issues into clear and simple assessments. I regard myself to be an inclusive and even handed manager, with demonstrable experience of leadership and mentoring. I have developed strong communication skills both verbally and in written form, which are essential to ensuring my personal effectiveness and service delivery within my chosen profession.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Established and led a profitable income stream in of independent security risk analysis on behalf of Control Risks.
• Implemented an effective information management and security risk assessment methodology system on behalf of both BP and ENI during the start-up phase of their commercial endeavors in southern Iraq.
• Managed the security threat assessment function across Iraq on behalf of the US DoD’s Corps of Engineers during the reconstruction program in 2008.