Damien Holt
Security and Business Resilience Leader
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Strategic, results-driven security and resilience executive with over 27 years of global experience safeguarding multinational organisations. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, with a proven track record in protecting people, high-value assets, mitigating risk, and enhancing operational efficiency while delivering significant cost savings. Recognized for aligning security strategy with broader business objectives to protect people, assets, and corporate reputation, and for transforming security operations into a strategic enabler for growth and resilience.
A visionary leader in physical security, technology-driven solutions, and enterprise risk management, leveraging innovation to optimize security operations, integrate advanced technologies, and drive organizational efficiency. Experienced P&L owner with a history of optimizing global security spend, implementing value-engineered solutions, and strengthening governance, audit, and assurance frameworks without compromising protection. Proficient in crisis management, business continuity, KPI-driven performance, and embedding a strong security culture across complex, multinational operations.
Experience
Job Title
Head of Asset Security (Group Security & Resilience)Company
Holcim (Group Security & Resilience)Years Worked
2020 – 2025Job Title
Head of Security, Zone North PortfolioCompany
Siemens PLC, Switzerland (Remote – United Kingdom)Years Worked
2018 – 2020Job Title
Head of Specialist SystemsCompany
Abaja Contracting, Saudi ArabiaYears Worked
2017 – 2018Job Title
Director of Systems IntegrationCompany
Restrata, DubaiYears Worked
2014 – 2016Job Title
Head of Operations & PMOCompany
Red Solutions, DubaiYears Worked
2012 – 2014Education
Master of Science in Security & Risk Management
University of Leicester, UK (Graduated – July 2024)
