Chris is an experienced High-Threat Security Specialist with more than 22 years of operational experience across Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria. A former British Army Paratrooper, he has worked extensively in close protection, protective security, counter-surveillance and risk management for diplomatic, corporate and international clients.
Alongside operational security, Chris has substantial experience delivering training to security professionals, NGOs, media teams and diplomatic personnel preparing to work in hostile or high-risk environments. His training includes hostile environment awareness, medical response, protective security procedures, defensive driving, surveillance awareness and tactical movement.
Chris brings a practical, operational approach to training, drawing on real-world experience rather than theory alone. His focus is on developing sound judgement, situational awareness and the ability to respond effectively when conditions become difficult or unpredictable.
His background in both security operations and medical training makes him particularly well suited to preparing frontline personnel who may be required to manage both security threats and medical emergencies in demanding environments.
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Craig Knowles
Craig is the Global Head of Centre at the Professional Bodyguard Association (PBA) specialising in close protection and emergency care training for security professionals.
With more than 20 years of operational experience in close protection and pre-hospital emergency support, Craig has worked in demanding environments where sound judgement, discretion and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure are essential. His career has included supporting high-net-worth individuals, senior executives and corporate clients in situations requiring a high level of professionalism, adaptability and risk awareness.
Alongside his operational work, he has spent more than 15 years training, assessing and mentoring security professionals. His approach is firmly based on practical experience, ensuring that training reflects the realities operatives are likely to face rather than relying on theory alone.
Craig also plays a central role in developing training programmes, assessment standards and instructional methods with a particular interest in improving the way security and medical training is delivered, including the use of emerging technology, scenario-based learning and modern training techniques.
His focus remains straightforward: to develop competent, confident professionals who can think clearly, manage risk effectively and perform to a high standard when it matters.