London, October 15th / PRNewswire / -- Global Strategic Intelligence and Security Company Control Risks announced today the appointment of Chris Holt as the head of its Global Consulting and Risk Advisory Business ( Global Head of Advisory and Risk Consulting ).
In this role, Holt will lead an international team to help various organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from major incidents that threaten their personnel, assets, operations, reputation, and corporate value.
Holt has provided consulting services for over twenty years in the areas of crisis management, resilience, security, and organizational risk to multinational corporations, governments, and insurance companies. Prior to this, he began his professional career as an officer in the British Army and has undertaken specialized missions overseas.
Control Risks Global Security Business Management Partner Jackie Day stated: " Chris possesses unique consulting leadership, business acumen, and practical experience, and has led strategic consulting and advisory projects across six continents."
Holt also possesses extensive experience in strategic risk consulting, as well as in the global risk and insurance markets. This includes founding and successfully leading a specialized Lloyd's of London-based insurance brokerage and consulting firm (Lloyd's of London).
Speaking of this appointment, Holt said: "I am very pleased to join Control Risks. I have worked alongside this company for nearly twenty years and during that time, I have witnessed it leading the way in our industry. I look forward to leading the consulting and risk advisory business as the threats and risks faced by clients become increasingly complex."
The consulting and risk advisory services provided by Control Risks offer a single point of contact for security consulting, crisis management, and business resilience projects. From security and risk governance to operational responses to interwoven threats, these services assist clients in developing practical solutions in an increasingly turbulent and challenging risk environment.
About Control Risks
Control Risks is a global strategic intelligence and security company that is trusted by 80% of the Fortune 500 companies and 60% of the Fortune Global 500 enterprises. With over 50 years of experience, the company's global team covers 178 countries and regions, providing clear and decisive insights at both strategic and operational levels, encompassing everything from advice to actual implementation. The company helps clients anticipate risks, protect personnel, assets, and reputations, and seize opportunities—in environments ranging from boardroom meetings to the most complex and high-risk settings. In times of uncertainty and high risk, the company responds with insight and action.
