Michael’s career includes 23 years in the British Army achieving senior rank within the Corps of Royal Engineers where he had both an exemplary career and became an expert in both conventional Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Improvised Explosive Devices. Since leaving the Army, he has worked within the security industry sector for the last 7 years in a variety of operational areas from Aviation to Close Protection & Surveillance. Michael joined The Inkerman Group in 2008 and is the Director of Operations; he is responsible for the monitoring, design and implementation of all deliverables in conjunction with clients’ requirements, including the 24/7 Group Operations Centre and all live deployments, both within the UK and throughout the world. In 2002 Michael was awarded Member of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his outstanding commitment and contribution to Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the Military Division.