Danny Khan

Senior security and compliance manager with proven experience in highly regulated environments (aviation/airports, international organizations). Built on a strong operational foundation, progressing to the leadership of multi-site teams (up to 210 security agents) and governance of security programs with annual budgets up to $12.2M. Expertise in threat and risk assessments, crisis management and emergency planning, incident investigations, audit readiness, and operational standardization (policies, procedures, and training).

Regular coordination with authorities and partners, including Transport Canada, CBSA, RCMP, SPVM, IATA, TSA, U.S.

Homeland

Security, and Health Canada.

Security Coordinator - Emirates Group - remotely & on-site

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Planned and delivered security projects in line with Emirates regulations, including governance, risk management, deliverables, milestones, and reporting.
• Developed business cases (procurement strategy, benefit/risk analyses) and ensured collection/clarification of client requirements.
• Delivered projects within Scope/Time/Cost/Quality tolerances; provided regular and ad hoc communication to stakeholders.
• Developed and implemented physical security policies, procedures, and plans with a focus on corporate integration and standardization.
• Managed an annual security operations program budget up to $9.2M, financial tracking and optimized resource allocation.

Director, Security Operations / Corporate Security & Training Coordinator - Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS) – Canada - Canada

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

Led security operations and compliance in a highly regulated aviation and air cargo environment.

• Designed and deployed a multi-site training program for air cargo screeners across Canada, aligned with Transport Canada requirements.
• Served as a subject matter resource on the Aeronautics Act, Secure Measures Respecting Air Cargo X-Ray Screening CBSA, and IATA requirements.
• Supervised up to 225 security agents across multiple sites; ensured operational coordination, performance, and discipline.
• Managed an annual budget of approximately $3.6M; monitored incidents/breaches and supported continuous improvement.

Director, Security & Compliance Operations Manager Corporate Security & Training - GardaWorld - Montréal–Dorval (QC)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Supervised daily operations and compliance; managed teams of up to 110 security agents.
• Over-see security agents on the X-Ray Screening.
• Implemented and maintained emergency response procedures (medical, fire, intrusion, threats) in coordination with airports and airlines.
• Accountable for an annual operations budget of approximately $5.8M; ensured planning, cost control, and service continuity.
• Oversaw security equipment (including CCTV) and led investigations; monthly/ad hoc reports with recommendations.

MSc - Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism Studies - Royal Holloway, University of London

BSc - Risk & Security Management - University of Portsmouth