Gordon is a multi-skilled, results-driven Protection and Security Specialist with exceptional Risk Management capability. Offering extensive experience gained in onshore, offshore and international resources sectors (Oil/Gas/Petrochemicals) and infrastructure owners, Gordon has delivered asset security and contingency preparedness. As a Manager/Principal Advisor, Gordon has successfully set the strategic direction for significant operations across government, corporate entities of up to $15b AUS in value.
• Early career as a Detective Sergeant in Qld Police Service, provides significant insight into human behaviours, understanding of government protocol and legal frameworks, and a unique skill set in managing client exposure across a range of situations • Ability to drive and deliver innovative incident response, security and journey management solutions tailored to business needs • Highly developed communication and influencing skills with a proven track record in risk led organisational systems, asset protection, incident readiness/response and business continuity culture • Strong strategic and change management capabilities with strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder management, ability to realise risk/cost enhancements, and develop and drive innovative solutions • Having led teams of up to 100, Gordon is recognised as an effective leader with an eye for quality and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and empower teams for timely and quality results • Skilled in managing external contractors including specialist medical and emergency response teams to deliver on medical, logistics, security, aviation, and international travel services • Hands-on, approachable and innovative professional with a strong focus on client service, stakeholder relationships, and commitment to sound business practices
John Pettit is Secretary of the ASIS International Chapter. He established his forensic security practice in 2009 in order to provide legal practitioners and their clients with access to ‘admissible’ expert reports written by a tertiary qualified security professional that carry sufficient evidentiary ‘weight’. He pride’s himself in providing objective and impartial reports that are based on defendable opinions and empirical research.
Having joined ASIS International in 2005, Ray brings 20+ years of global security management experience to the role of Vice Chairperson and Membership Coordinator, ASIS International Queensland Chapter.
As Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Inverus Group Ray has a focus on risk, resilience and security related functions and disciplines. His diverse consulting background has seen him practice in geographies including Australia, the Middle East, Mexico, China, SE Asia, Singapore and Europe. Such opportunities (underpinned by rigorous professional development activities) has allowed Ray to develop a detailed understanding of the challenges business leaders, policy makers and industry professionals face when trying to mitigate risk and uncertainty.
Ray was awarded the 2020 Australian Security Medal (ASM) for his contribution to the profession and remains committed to motivating, mentoring and developing industry participants to enable growth and success at an individual, organisation and industry level.