Stephan Jacobsz

1. Executive Security professional and subject matter expert with over 16 years of experience developing, providing, and maintaining the highest standard of security to multinational organisations, executives, and high net-worth individuals in Africa and abroad. Proven expertise in providing ‘on-the-ground’ problem-solving and reducing risk through understanding business drivers and models. Ability to work with people from all backgrounds, religions, and cultures with over 20 years of experience developing and leading cross-functional and cross-cultural team in high-risk and dangerous conditions. Extensive experience developing overall security strategies, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of clients, employees, and organisations. Has a keen eye for detail and consistently assesses risks and ensures security standards are met.

Security Program Manager | Tetra Pak GME&A and Global  | South Africa | Jan 2021 – Present

1. Tetra Pak is a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, by provide safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. 
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3. Role Overview
4. 1 year contract for new Security Blueprint Project. The project scope covered 163 global sites with 26 000 employees. Responsible for the new security blueprint for all physical security over all locations, which was set up to safeguard all personnel, visitors, contractors and physical locations. All security functions of Tetra Pak are outsourced with no in-house physical security function. Due to COVID travel restrictions, all tasks were completed virtually, making the assignment exceptionally difficult; however, the tasks were completed satisfactorily and on time by identifying key stakeholders to form part of the project team who served as the eyes and ears on the ground. Project team (10) consisted of a Sponsor, Project Manager, Subject Specialist, 3 regional Team Members (from Middle East, Africa and Russia), IT Specialist, Security Governance and 2 Facilities Specialists. Aim of the project is to ensure full compliance and this is done by sponsored security work group that consisted of various internal business functions. Budget for the project was preapproved and controlled by Tetra Pak, with no over runs. Project also made use of external stakeholders such as Sodexo, CBRE, Hatari Consulting. Currently, all sites in Greater Middle East and Africa adhere to all compliance regulations.
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6. Key Deliverables

• Act as subject specialist, reviewing and recommending all physical security components for its GME&A locations (factories and office locations) to ensure all Tetra Laval Security Guidelines and compliance are met.
• Responsible for physical security at all Tetra Pak locations globally (163 locations, 26 000 employees).
• Advise the Property Department on all new office locations with regards to physical security requirements in line with individual country risk ratings as compiled by Tetra Pak and Control Risks.
• Consult with Regional Managers on site security requirements to ensure that all locations comply with Tetra Laval Security Guidelines.
• Authorize all new physical security upgrades and new installations at new locations.
• Attend (via Teams, WebEx) weekly meetings with collaborators, suppliers, and project team as well as conducting presentations on the Global Framework project.
• Currently in the process of collecting and consolidating the physical security data relating to all security functions within the group.

Owner/Manager | SADEN Risk Management | Southern & Eastern Africa | 2010 – Dec 2020

1. Company & Role Overview
2. A privately owned security services provider to various multinational clients operating mainly in Southern and Eastern Africa with the support of strategic partnerships within the region and Scandinavia. Leadership, Advise, planning, coordination and participated in Executive Protection assignments according to client-specific requests, all assignments were completed within budget and without incidents, resulting in a positive cash flow for the business
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4. Key Deliverables 
5. Executive Protection

• Developed and facilitated security briefings for ex-pats that came to work and live in Africa for short term/extended stays as well as providing support during residence.
• Planned, managed and participated in a 30-day assignment of a well-respected Scandinavian Global company when they brought their top performers (84 people in total) for a workshop and Holiday to South Africa
• Planned managed and participated in a family holiday visit in East Africa (14 days) for the owners of one of the biggest privately held toy manufacturing companies in the world
• Planned, managed and participated in various Fortune 100 organizations executive business visits to South and East Africa.
• All projects completed under this role were successfully completed within the budget parameters obtained from quotes provided.

1. Corporate Security

• Provided leadership and guidance on project management assignments with regards to security upgrades and installations, all projects completed within budget and time allocated.
• Recruited security staff and contractors as well as oversee actual contracts to ensure “SLAs” were fulfilled, and that all budgets stayed within parameters.
• Developed and implemented “IT” security policies that complied to international standards.

1. Risk Management 

• Designed and implemented various security surveys, Risk Assessments, plans and presentations, for multinational organisations.
• Completed risk analyses for new business ventures and developed risk mitigation measures as well as background investigations on new partners and organisations.
• Assisted a Forensics organisation in loss prevention investigations for Pioneer Foods, successfully reduced actual loss for their supply chain and uncovered organised crime syndicates.

Managing Director | AS Solution A/S | Nairobi, Kenya | 2007 – 2010 

1. AS Solution A/S is a well-respected multinational Security Services Provider to Fortune 100 clients with various offices and strategic partnerships around the globe.
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3. Role Overview
4. Led a joint venture specialized security organisation and initiated a meaningful social responsibility program as per Danish Foreign Ministry requirements. Developed a strong working relationship with Joint venture partners and the Danish Foreign Ministry. Challenged and led senior staff to complete tasks more effectively and efficiently within budget whilst upholding highest work standard and integrity, with outcome-based bonuses, this resulted in a highly motivated management and supervisory team. Approved hiring, promotions, training, and disciplinary action of security staff to be more in line with international best practice.

• SASSETTA Assessor, The Link Assessment, Moderation Skills Centre (2020)
• CSMP (Certified Security Management Professional), ISMI Certification Ltd (2019)