COSAIN - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Operational Business Advisor

Andrew joined the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) in 1979 after six years in 2nd BN Parachute Regiment. His operational experience includes taking part in the classic Special Forces Raid on Pebble Island during the Falklands campaign. As an Instructor in the SAS, he worked with Government and International Law Enforcement Agencies and achieved a good grounding in strategic security. He also served in Counter Revolutionary Warfare and other specialist departments. Andrew formed AKE Ltd in 1991 as a specialist risk mitigation company, which became an international market leader. He personally designed and delivered the first commercial safety course to prepare journalists for operating in hostile environments in 1993. This type of training has since become mandatory for most major media. Andrew was involved in successfully enabling clients to operate more effectively in the most challenging environments. He pioneered new approaches to the successful management and resolution of crisis such as kidnapping. Andrew left AKE in February 2015 to follow new challenges in the development of security projects and services. Andrew brings to Cosain Consultancy over 30+ years specialising in the support of International News Networks and High Risk Consultancy Operations.

Job Titles:

• Intelligence Analyst

Currently, as Cosain's Intelligence Analyst, Dawn utilises her extensive background to provide up-to-date and accurate intelligence in our rapidly evolving world. This role requires keen analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and the ability to assess and respond to emerging threats effectively.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Founder
• Managing Director
• Owner

After gaining over 10 years of experience serving in the elite British Military unit, 1 Para, Ken has spent the last 17 years working in the private sector. Operating in diverse environments throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, the USA, and Latin America. His Intensive experience and involvement in supporting clients and businesses has allowed him to understand nuances in many cultures, especially in the Arabic world and Africa. He has worked across the full spectrum of Industry sectors, Including International media, high ranking political and foreign royalty luminaries, NGOs, energy, and infrastructure providers as well as high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth clients. His key skills highlight are developing cost effective high production services, which Include crisis management, high risk consultancy and risk assessment, and logistical support. He has extensive training experience, honed both in the military and private sector. Ken Perry, the Founder and Director of Cosain Consultancy, is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the upcoming CP World Conference. The event will take place at the Victory Services Club, located at 63-79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF, tomorrow - Friday, November 10, 2023, starting at 1500 hours in the Trafalgar Suite.

Job Titles:

• Administration Manager
• Administrative Manager

Madeleine Kelly is the COSAIN Administrative Manager. Originally from the United States, she has recently relocated to Ukraine to continue her career and assist Cosain logistics with on-the-ground management. She has extensive experience with both administrative work and as a freelance conflict journalist. Her notable coverage includes the Hong Kong Extradition protests in 2019, the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, the 2021 January 6th Insurrection at the United States Capital, and most recently the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Job Titles:

• Lead Medical Instructor & Media Safety Advisor

Paul Pinder served in the UK armed forces, and has worked for the emergency services since 2001 both private and NHS. Following this Paul moved to working for the security industry in 2011 in the Middle East, working as a Tier 2 Medic, Trauma medic for oil exploration company and managing clinics services, in Iraq and Afghanistan. Paul also has experience with remote medicine in Asia, the Middle East, Central America, and the South Pacific. His passions include not only medicine but also teaching, learning and experiencing new work environments. "

Job Titles:

• Specialist Training Instructor

Richard (Rich) Harlow has over 30 years' experience as a frontline cameraman who has worked with the worlds foremost News Networks. In that time, Rich has won Emmy, RTS and BAFTA awards covering exclusive stories in the worlds most challenging environments. His invaluable experience brings value to Cosain Consultancy's training team crucial for aiding Media Safety Advisors and frontline news teams in achieving their editorial objectives.

Job Titles:

• Operations Manager & Media Safety Advisor

Will is a former NCO, in the Household Cavalry, Mounted and Armoured regiment.