Andrew Kerslake
Uxbridge,Middlesex
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in information technology, strategic planning, and project management. Expertise in process improvement, risk management, and cybersecurity, with a strong record in team development and conflict resolution. Proven ability to lead high-performing cross-functional teams and drive organizational success in dynamic environments. Committed to delivering high-quality service and consistent results through effective leadership and communication skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Global Security Team lead
Boeing Global Security
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Providing security coordination, planning and execution for Boeing’s global events outside of the US, ensuring the safety and security for over 250 personnel at times.
- Leading with Governance, Risk, pre-event security briefs/post event reports and alignment meetings with associated partners.
- Stakeholder management with Business Units, Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies.
Lead Security Consultant
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Security
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Advising on the Aircraft Platform, Training Simulators and associated physical protection regarding related infrastructure. Giving guidance on a daily basis.
- The physical security concerning thirteen Boeing Sites, including Facility Security Cleared, Data Sites and Operating Sites across the UK.
Security Coordinator for the Royal International Air Tattoo
- 08.2025
- Security Coordinator for the Royal International Air Tattoo and protection of Aircraft and 250,00 visitors to the largest Aircraft Event in the World.
- Security Advisor for G7, encompassing the protection of World Leaders at Newquay Airport.
- Including the provision of security for Air Force one/ liaison with the protective security that accompanies the President of the United States.
- Security Coordinator for the Global Chief of the Air Staff Conference Committee organised by Royal United Services Institute.
- Exclusively responsible for the planning/liaison between the Metropolitan Police, Security Agency and MoD, ensuring that appropriate security protection was afforded to the location and Ministerial, VIP and paying attendees.
- Lead for Personnel Security (Vetting) across the RAF, ensuring the compliance with HMG/MoD Personnel Security Policy.
- Providing risk management of RAF personnel’s security roles in order to meet business outputs.
- Volunteer Security Recruitment Controller for RAF Police linking into companies seeking qualified professionals.
- Responsible for the introduction of the Breathalyser to the Royal Air Force.
- This encompassed the purchase of the equipment, management of legalisation and training of security personnel that accompanies the project.
- Charity Event director/facilitator, coordinating the fund raising and organisation of all activities.
- Supervision of 500+ personnel at 10 RAF Main Operating Bases (UK) undertaking multi-functional security roles.
Various managerial roles
Royal Air Force Police & Security
01.1987 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Professional police and security service
- Directing Counter Intelligence/Protective Security/Information Security/Military Working Dogs roles.
- Culminating as the leader of over 500 Security personnel employed within the RAF largest Security Squadron.
- Ensuring the protections of Aircraft/Infrastructure and Personnel at multiple locations across the UK.
- Proven success in high tempo situations requiring Spectator Safety such as the G7 Conference (Newquay Airport), The Royal International Air Tattoo (RAF Fairford) and Chief of Air Staffs Airpower Conference.
- Operational experience in theatres such as Kuwait, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
- Recognised in the New Year Honour list for work with Coaching and Mentoring, as well as support to Defence Charities.
- Including two years as the specialist advisor to the RAF Board for Personnel Security (Vetting).
- Collaboratively working with the UK Security Vetting Agency, ensuring that all issues were dealt with in a proactive and efficient manner to protect all assets and sensitive information.
- Professional police and security service
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Project management
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Risk management
- Counterintelligence practices
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
Accomplishments
- Security Coordinator for the Royal International Air Tattoo and protection of Aircraft and 250,000 visitors to the largest Aircraft Event in the World.
- Security Advisor for G7, encompassing the protection of World Leaders at Newquay Airport.
- Security Coordinator for the Global Chief of the Air Staff Conference Committee organised by Royal United Services Institute.
- Lead for Personnel Security (Vetting) across the RAF, ensuring compliance with HMG/MoD Personnel Security Policy.
- Volunteer Security Recruitment Controller for RAF Police linking into companies seeking qualified professionals.
- Responsible for the introduction of the Breathalyser to the Royal Air Force.
- Charity Event director/facilitator, coordinating the fund raising and organisation of all activities.
- Supervision of 500+ personnel at 10 RAF Main Operating Bases (UK) undertaking multi-functional security roles.
Education
- Terrorism Studies Masters (MLitt)
- ISO 27001 Foundation Award
- CMI Level 5 in Management Coaching and Mentoring.
- HABC Level 4 Certificate in Risk Management (Security)
- DfT - Security Managers Course – UK National Aviation Security Training Programme – Manchester Airport
- Leadership in Management City and Guilds – Level 7 Diploma (City & Guilds)
- Prince 2 Registered Practitioner – APM Group
- BTEC Level 4 Professional Award – Instructional Techniques
- Covert Controllers Course – Source Management Level 4 – New Scotland Yard, Metropolitan Police
- Crime Prevention – City and Guilds – Northumbria Police
- Graduateship Award in Leadership and Management (City and Guilds)
- Crime Reduction Officers Course – MOD Police
- Counter Terrorist Search Advisor (City & Guilds).
- Counter Intelligence Operative Course.
- Counter Sabotage Survey Course (MOD)
- GCSEs in Commerce (A), General Paper (B), English (B), Maths (C), Media Studies (B), Human Physiology & Health (C)
- Computer Security Course.
- Centre for the Protection for the National Infrastructure (CPNI): Designing out vehicle Borne Terrorism, Detection Systems, CCTV and Lighting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (ECDL) and customised systems.
- Working knowledge of Government Security Framework Documents.
Timeline
Global Security Team lead
Boeing Global Security
01.2024 - 08.2025
Lead Security Consultant
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Security
01.2022 - 01.2024
Various managerial roles
Royal Air Force Police & Security
01.1987 - 01.2022
Security Coordinator for the Royal International Air Tattoo
- 08.2025
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