Khalifa Alhamar

Leveraging 20+ years of experience and training in Cloud Services, Banking, Construction, Oil & Gas and Aviation sectors. Versatile and results-driven Regional Manager with over 20 years of experience in leading and developing high-performing teams across safety, physical, corporate, and data security functions. Expert in strategic planning and operational efficiency to enhance security protocols and ensure comprehensive protection across regional operations.

Renowned for fostering collaborative environments and achieving security and safety objectives through innovative solutions and strong stakeholder partnerships.

Multi-Cluster Security Manager - MEA at Amazon Web Services (2017-10 – Present)

• Leadership and Strategic Oversight: Led AWS Data Center security operations across the Middle East and Africa, exceeding strategic objectives and enhancing program efficiency and compliance by 98% in high-risk areas, setting benchmarks for regional performance.
• Operational Excellence: Managed complex, high-value security operations, implementing multi-cluster management that improved vendor relationships and operational efficiency by 100%. Enhanced security protocols to meet the demands of diverse MEA environments.
• Strategic Standards Development: Oversaw the development of policies, SOPs, and KPIs for contract guard forces, ensuring alignment with security standards across the region. This strategic oversight strengthened operational consistency and accountability.
• Process Enhancement: Directed process improvements, establishing robust reporting systems and supporting the implementation of internal training programs, which improved response times and operational effectiveness by 100%.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Implemented high-level risk mitigation strategies and corrective planning to ensure data protection with zero incidents. Achieved and maintained elite compliance metrics through innovative risk management practices.
• Audit and Compliance Leadership: Conducted comprehensive internal and facilitated external audits throughout EMEA, achieving flawless compliance records. Enhanced compliance auditing processes to maintain operational integrity.
• High-Level Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with key customers and vendors, improving satisfaction scores by 60%. Collaborated closely with governmental and legal authorities to align security practices with regulatory standards.
• Site Development and Expansion: Guided AWS's site selection and regional expansion efforts, ensuring strategic oversight and security integrity from due diligence through construction to operational handoff.

Regional Physical Security Officer - MEA at BNP Paribas (2013-03 – 2017-10)

• Security Policy Innovation: Innovated security policies aligned with regional needs, minimizing physical threats.
• Operational Integration: Coordinated security measures to seamlessly integrate into existing operations.
• Vendor and Equipment Oversight: Managed vendors to maintain top-tier security equipment and protocols.
• Operational Resilience Testing: Led continuity planning focused on strengthening site physical security.
• Workforce Training: Advanced physical security awareness and skills among personnel.
• Synergy and Safety Culture Promotion: Promoted synergy in security measures, enhancing team safety culture.
• Physical Security Reporting: Produced reports for strategic insights into physical security enhancements.
• Facility Security Optimization: Drove initiatives to optimize physical security, reducing incident rates by 25%.

Sr. Health, Safety and Security Officer at Yateem Oxygen (2011-09 – 2013-09)

• Security Policy Creation: Drafted comprehensive security policies to protect physical assets.
• Physical Safety Meetings: Chaired meetings tackling physical security challenges and improvements.
• Proactive Risk Assessments: Implemented audits to identify and mitigate physical threats.
• Incident and Response Management: Led investigations and resolution plans for physical security breaches.
• Training Programs for Physical Security: Developed training sessions improving physical security vigilance.
• Site Security Systems Auditing: Evaluated site security systems, recommending enhancements.
• Emergency Physical Planning: Designed and tested physical security emergency plans across sites.
• Site Compliance Assurance: Ensured compliance with regulations to guarantee site safety and security.

Health, Safety and Security Officer at Al Qaed Contractors (2011-05 – 2011-09)

• Physical Security Strategy Formulation: Prepared strategies securing physical assets from potential threats.
• Safe Procedural Implementation: Developed procedures to control physical risks inherent in operations.
• Inspection and Verification: Conducted site inspections to verify effective application of policies.
• Training on Physical Threats: Provided training to increase awareness of on-site physical security risks.
• Reporting Systems for Physical Security: Maintained detailed reports on physical inspections to track improvements.
• Legislative Compliance Monitoring: Ensured compliance with physical security legislation.
• Safety Equipment Monitoring: Ensured the proper operation and installation of security equipment.
• Specialist Area Guidance: Advised teams on advanced physical security areas, including hazardous substances.

Health, Safety and Security Officer at Lavender Trading Contracting & Trading Company (2008-12 – 2011-05)

• Physical Hazard Identification: Identified and controlled physical safety and security hazards actively.
• Continuous Surveillance: Monitored for security risks affecting the physical environment and work conditions.
• Intervention for Safety: Altered or halted operations posing physical threats, ensuring work safety.
• Protective Equipment Evaluation: Assessed PPE and control systems for maximum physical security.
• Incident Documentation: Documented incidents related to physical security for corrective measures.
• Strategic Safety Planning: Participated in strategic planning for enhancing physical security standards.
• Accident Investigation: Analyzed physical security breaches to recommend strategic improvements.
• Adherence to Physical Standards: Ensured activities complied with physical security standards and regulations.

Safety & Security Team Leader at Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) (2006-06 – 2008-12)

• Security Team Coordination: Selected and led teams ensuring physical security at check-in counters.
• Passenger Safety Assurance: Maintained physical security protocols for thorough passenger safety.
• Zone Security Management: Enforced physical security measures in sensitive airport zones.
• Physical Security Crisis Handling: Managed security challenges during irregular and overbooked flights.
• Passenger and Baggage Security: Safeguarded passenger and baggage processes for compliance.
• Safety Protocol Implementation: Implemented safety measures for enhanced physical security during boarding.
• Security Reporting: Prepared reports on physical security compliance and operational statistics.
• Regulatory Collaboration: Ensured compliance with governmental security protocols for all departures.

Bachelor of Arts – The Open University (2023)

Bachelor of Business Administration – Arab Open University (2023)

Commercial High School – Al Sheikh Abdullah Commercial School (2003)