1. ANDREW KNIGHT
PROFESSIONALISM - KNOWLEDGE - EXPERIENCE
926 Killora Road
BRUNY ISLAND TASMANIA
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
(+61) 0419 262 490
aknight@tpg.com.au
CURRICULUM VITAE
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• A highly developed depth of experience in contemporary executive management practices that focuses on driving and owning
results, leading change and innovation, and prioritising strategies that are developed in consultation with others.
• Proven leadership skills that encourage the development of leaders and teams, that is collaborative and influencing, and
which is both courageous and resilient in times of ambiguity and uncertainty.
• In-depth experience in providing pro-active advice, planning and execution on security, business continuity and emergency
management frameworks, plans and procedures to organisations operating in challenging and complex environments.
• Proven ability in developing and managing risk and vulnerability assessment protocols, and the implementation and review of
risk-focused and intelligence based mitigation strategies that are aligned to and fully support organisational outcomes and
goals.
• Wide ranging experience in planning, conducting and reviewing sensitive investigations and enquiries involving criminal theft,
fraud, bribery, information security, employee complaints, and breaches of trust and standards of business conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to think and focus strategically, explore new ideas and concepts, understand the broader context and
create value and growth opportunities for the organisation.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and review policies, ensure regulatory governance protocols are followed according to
business frameworks, and research and advise on work place, criminal and national security legislative requirements of
relevant jurisdictions.
• High-level ability to be adaptable and flexible and work collaboratively towards agreed goals and outcomes with diverse
stakeholders.
• Proven experience in developing and reviewing performance indicators, and identifying and treating risks that may impede
organisational outcomes or, which provide opportunities for the future.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets, monitoring and directing functional expenditure,
successful negotiation of service contracts with third parties and implementing capital expenditure programs.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to positively influence the direction of discussion and persuade
participants towards agreement and mutually beneficial solutions.
• Strong ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner and tailor communication style to the
audiences level of knowledge, skills and experience. Regularly present to senior executives and large groups of employees.
• Proven ability to work with both small and large teams that comprises technical specialists, diverse views, experiences and
beliefs.
• Proven conflict resolution skills. The ability to bring together stakeholders, build understanding and find common ground that
moves issue resolution forward to successful outcomes.
• High standard of written reporting that clearly conveys complex information in a well structured and succinct manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
2012
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Post Graduate Studies
Corporate Governance
• Corporations Act, Boards, Directors and Officers
• Government Business Enterprises
• Strategic Business Planning and Management
• Performance and Compliance Processes
• Risk Management frameworks
• Public Sector Resource Management
• Cost Measurement, Behaviour and Control
• Financial Reporting and Auditing
2008
AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
Diploma in Security and Risk Management
2008
AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
Certificate Four - Training and Assessment

2. ANDREW KNIGHT
PROFESSIONALISM - KNOWLEDGE - EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2013 – PRESENT NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGER
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO – PAPAU NEW GUINEA
ACTIVITIES:
• Proactive senior executive of the business, contributing to
discussions, debate and decisions on all aspects of
business planning, strategy and goals
• Manage country-wide security services and strategies that
meet global organisational service standards in a
consistent and business integrated manner
• Provide effective emergency prevention, preparedness,
response and recovery planning for emergency events,
and chair the businesses Crisis Management Committee
• Assess, manage and report on all key business risks in line
with globally recognised risk management methodologies
• Develop strategies and build partnerships with
Government agencies to combat the illicit importation of
counterfeit products into PNG
• Responsible for the management of a multi-million dollar
business unit budget, managing operational and capital
expenditure, contract costs and project budgets
• Plan, manage and report on sensitive investigations,
enquiries and reviews
• Implement and maintain currency of business continuity
management protocols and coordinate the businesses
response in the event of a crisis disruption
• Implement and manage a range of business policies including
information protection, security risk management,
investigation standards, fraud prevention and response, and
employee standards of business conduct
• Develop, build and maintain strong and proactive relationships
with external stakeholders including peak business bodies,
government departments, law enforcement agencies,
diplomatic missions and other private sector companies
• Develop and mentor teams and people to provide skills
enhancement, succession planning and career progression
• Pro-active engagement with legal partners that assists in
providing advice to the business and external stakeholders on a
range of operational issues, illicit trade and business policies
• Provide leadership and specialist advice on security and
emergency management frameworks to other BAT end-
markets throughout the South Pacific Region
JULY 2010 – JUNE 2013 FREELANCE CONSULTANT
SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES:
• Analysis of business process assets to review current and
future capabilities within the Security and emergency
management spectrum
• Develop emergency management plans in support of
organisational preparedness response and recovery
frameworks.
• Develop and implement Risk Assessment protocols in line
with national standard AS/NZS ISO 3100:2009
• Project Management of complex security issues including
infrastructure enhancement, resilience building and
investigative analysis
• Comprehensive verbal and written reporting at
stakeholder and client executive level
• Influence and engage with a range of clients, contractors,
professional experts and government agencies to achieve
positive goals, outcomes and solutions
• Financial estimates and reporting, invoicing, budget
negotiations, capital expenditure and KPI monitoring
• Relationship management, negotiation and conflict resolution
between diversified stakeholders
• Contract and tender formulation, selection and review
• Workplace Health and Safety compliance
• Implementation of continuous quality control processes for
project deliverables and critical analysis of project delivery
time-frames, budgets and standards
JANUARY 2008 - DECEMBER 2009 OPERATIONS MANAGER
THREAT MANAGEMENT GROUP (TMG) IRAQ
ACTIVITIES:
• Direct reports to position included four business unit
managers, three project coordinators and thirty team
leaders
•Planning and implementation of projects and operations
within a volatile and culturally diverse environment
•Gather and analyse intelligence in support of risk
management protocols and implement mitigation
strategies to reduce risk to staff, clients and assets
•Adherence and reporting to international governance
protocols and frameworks to ensure the business
operated within legislative guidelines
• Manage the organisations human, financial and physical
resources to deliver effective client services
• Maintain effective cross party relationships with government
agencies, international clients and local stakeholders
• Implement operational and administrative processes to ensure
ongoing quality of project deliverables
• Management of Workplace Health and Safety framework
including investigation and reporting on major workplace
incidents
• Guide, mentor and develop staff through training, agreed
performance standards and continuous feedback
• Implement proactive strategies on diversity, promotion
opportunities and employment
•Successful negotiation on contract renewal for business
services, resource procurement and infrastructure usage

3. ANDREW KNIGHT
PROFESSIONALISM - KNOWLEDGE - EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2006 - JANUARY 2008 DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER
BLP - IRAQ
ACTIVITIES:
• Oversight and operational management of multi-million
dollar international education and training program.
Direct reports included five business unit managers
• Proactive relationship management to maintain effective
communications between all stakeholders including
international clients, government sponsors and local
communities
• Oversight of the organisations emergency management
framework, risk mitigation protocols and security sphere
• Manage procurement projects and delivery time-frames
for program resources ensuring a proactive commitment
to involving local communities and businesses
• Analysis and overview of expenditure and prepare, submit and
justify budget outcomes
• Implementation of quality control processes and conduct of
iterative program reviews
• Prepare and submit comprehensive written reports on relevant
issues and provide advice and options to senior managers and
program sponsors
• Management of Workplace Health Safety framework
• Manage reporting processes on audits, project deliverables,
business processes and contract benchmarks
OCTOBER 1988 - NOVEMBER 2004 SERGEANT OF POLICE
TASMANIA POLICE SERVICE
ACTIVITIES:
• Close liaison with external Government agencies to
develop and maintain on-going effective working
relationships in the field of Protective Security and
Counter-Terrorism
• Chaired meetings between a range of stakeholders with
differing views, influenced the direction of discussion and
proposed common goals and strategies
• Proactively identified relationships with external
providers in support of organisational strategies,
anticipation of priorities and delivery of project outcomes
• Held the security clearance level of ‘Secret’.
• Provided advice and briefings at a State and National level on
resource requirements, procurement projects and budgets
• Formed and lead teams with complementary skills and
allocated resources in a manner that achieved results
• Supported the career development of team members through
training opportunities, mentoring and empowerment
• Managed large operations involving multiple teams in
challenging environments whilst reporting to and receiving
guidance from senior management
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
1996 TASMANIA POLICE SERVICE
Certificate of High Commendation
2000 TASMANIA POLICE SERVICE
Good Conduct Medal
2004 TASMANIA POLICE SERVICE
National Service Medal
REFEREES
Mr Michael Penrose
General Manager – Papua New Guinea
British American Tobacco
Phone: +675 320 1416
Email: Michael_Penrose@bat.com
Mr John Johnson
Regional Head of Security
British American Tobacco – Asia/Pacific
Phone: +852 9156 1219
Email: John_Johnson@bat.com
Mr Mark Berry
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Institute of Tasmania
Phone: 03 6223 7748
Email: mark.berry@reit.com.au