Leadership
James Carr
Chief Executive Officer
James is a former British Royal Marines Commando and has a twenty year background across the finance, natural resources and security risk management sectors with government, leading multinationals, security and capacity building organisations. He has extensive MENA experience and holds qualifications in Security Risk Management, Security & Intelligence Studies.
Maha Fityani
Executive Operations Manager
Maha supports protective movements and logistics across Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Holding a BA in Political Science and an MA in Education, she excels in Middle East analysis, translating intelligence into executable plans. Bilingual in Arabic and English. Her blend of operational coordination and cultural understanding strengthens our ability to operate safely and effectively
Abdelwahab Harazneh
Senior Risk Consultant
Abdelwahhab Harazneh is a seasoned security & risk consultant with nearly three decades of experience in military, diplomatic and international security operations. A retired Jordanian Armed Forces Colonel and former aide to His Majesty King Abdullah II, he brings unmatched expertise in executive protection, crisis management and institutional resilience across complex and sensitive environments.
Diana Sarhan
Legal Counsel
Diana is a legal counsel with over a decade of experience advising organisations in Jordan and the wider MENA region. She serves as Legal Counsel at Careem, the region’s leading technology and mobility platform. Previously, Diana was part of Eversheds Sutherland, one of the world’s top international law firms, and held senior legal roles with other prominent Jordanian firms. A member of the Jordan Bar Association since 2010, she holds a degree in law from the University of Jordan and certification in Cybersecurity Law.
Our Advisory Panel
Paul Brooker MBE
Advisor - Security & Justice
Paul is an experienced international security and justice advisor. His career spans senior leadership positions in the UK Metropolitan Police Service and extensive advisory roles across fragile and conflict-affected environments, where he has worked to strengthen policing, rule of law, and community security. Following a 30 year career with the Metropolitan Police, culminating as Detective Superintendent and Deputy Head of the UK National Policing Improvement Agency’s Leadership College, Paul has since led complex programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, focused on police reform, capacity building, and strategic security planning.
Rachel Farnham
Advisor - Defence Capacity Building
Rachel is an accomplished Security and Defence consultant with extensive operational and advisory experience across the Middle East and Africa. Over a distinguished career in the UK Armed Forces she advised special operations and partner forces in 26 nations. Her expertise spans operations management, strategic communications, international capacity building, and security risk management. Fluent in Arabic and French, Rachel brings a unique blend of strategic insight, cultural understanding, and practical field experience to her role as an advisor, supporting partners operating in complex and high-risk environments.
Muna Fityani
Advisor - StratComms & Public Affairs
Muna is a strategic communications and public affairs expert with over 15 years of experience spanning government, diplomacy, investment, and international institutions. Her work focuses on reputation management, crisis communications, and strategic messaging. She currently serves as an External Affairs advisor in Riyadh and spent several years at the Royal Hashemite Court in Jordan, supporting the Office of His Majesty King Abdullah II in international media engagement, crisis response, and strategic narrative development. Muna holds a degree from King’s College London and is recognised for her ability to navigate complex communications challenges
Dr. Gordon Bourne MD
Advisor - Medicine & Operational Risk
Gordon is a medical and risk specialist with a distinguished background as both a physician and risk management professional. He brings over 20 years of experience across clinical leadership, operational medicine, and international risk management, bridging the gap between medical governance and field operations. He has held senior medical and leadership roles across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, directing multidisciplinary teams and advising on crisis response, emergency preparedness, and organisational resilience. His expertise spans clinical risk frameworks, medical intelligence, and the design of healthcare systems.
Saad Basir
Advisor - Defence Capacity Building
Saad is a former British Army Officer with extensive advisory experience across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. An accomplished leader and strategist, he has held senior staff roles within the UK Ministry of Defence and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, advised two successive US two-star commanders on operations across the Middle East. Previously seconded to the British Embassy in Riyadh, he designed and delivered partner capacity programmes for the Saudi Armed Forces, directly advising the Saudi Royal Family and multinational coalition commanders on training, doctrine, and security operations.