Lewis Jalilian

Highly experienced close protection and covert surveillance specialist with over 20 years of operational experience both in the UK and internationally. Extensive expertise in risk management, executive protection and covert operations, with a proven ability to support corporate organizations and ultra-high-net worth clients across a wide range of environments. Adept in leading complex security operations, coordinating teams and operating effectively under pressure.

Certified Krav

Maga specialist, with advanced expertise in hand-to-hand combat, defensive tactics and conflict resolution.

Close Protection/Asset Management - Individual/Self-Employed - Dubai, UAE

(2023-01 - 2025-01)

Delivered comprehensive close protection and asset management to ultra-high net worth clients in Dubai, encompassing personal security transportation, and tailored lifestyle support.

• Oversaw the planning and execution of daily itineraries, conducted advance reconnaissance and ensured residence security
• Liaised with local authorities, private offices, and household staff
• Acted as in country manager for operations, overseeing all aspects of security and client administration

Close Protection/Residential Security Manager - International Residence Management - London/Surrey

(2014-10 - 2023-01)

Close Protection Team Manager for ultra-high-net-worth foreign diplomatic clients. Responsible for the security of the principal, family, private estate, and two London residences.

• Assisted in contract setup and led the design, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive security framework, including standard operating procedures and protective risk management
• Provided VIP executive protection for high profile celebrities Cher, Lorree Rodkin and Jack Whitehall
• Planned and delivered security operations for the fashion designer David Koma including London fashion weeks
• Recruited, trained, and coordinated close protection personnel
• Assisted the estate manager with site operations and acted as deputy estate manager responsibilities as required
• Prepared reports or made presentations on internal investigations and losses or violations

Security Manager/Close Protection for CEO Rathlin Energy Canada - Hawkeye Intelligence - Yorkshire

(2013-01 - 2014-10)

Managed security operations for a high-risk oil and gas exploration site, leading and supervising a 12-person Close protection security team across a 24/7 shift pattern to ensure continuous protection of personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure.

• Oversaw all operational security for the drilling site, security staff, and contractors
• Provided close protection to the CEO and key board members during public appearances, events, and council planning meetings
• Conducted ongoing threat and risk assessments and implemented proportionate protective measures in response to credible threats, maintaining operational continuity during elevated threat periods
• Conducted surveillance operations on activists to gather intel to disrupt their operations

Surveillance Operator - Mike India Five - London

(2011-01 - 2014-01)

Covert Surveillance Operative / Team Leader, conducting high-level surveillance operations across London in support of corporate organizations and legal bodies.

• Led mobile and foot surveillance to identify, monitor, and document intellectual property violations, counterfeit supply chains, and associated fraudulent activity
• Supported enforcement actions resulting in the seizure of counterfeit goods

Surveillance Operative - The Surveillance Group - Hereford

(2006-01 - 2011-01)

Led global task force operations, directing cross-border surveillance missions worldwide and conducting covert operations, locating and identifying persons of interest across multiple foreign jurisdictions.

• Senior Covert Surveillance Operative special projects team leader on intelligence-led special police covert operations to disrupt organized crime groups in support of the government and local authorities
• Trained and mentored all new surveillance operatives joining the company, delivering instruction in foot, vehicle, and rural surveillance techniques, tactics, and operational tradecraft
• Worked with Nike on brand protection surveillance investigations resulting in a seizure of 1.5 million in fraudulent products

Soldier - British Army

(2000-08 - 2005-03)

• Trained in conventional, desert, and jungle warfare tactics
• Served in a Close Observation Platoon, conducting counter-intelligence and covert reconnaissance operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq
• Performed reconnaissance and collected intelligence for special missions to improve combat strategies
• Performed surveillance and used target acquisition equipment to predict enemy movements

BTEC Level Four - Risk and Crisis Management

Commercial Drone Pilot License - PFCO

BTEC Level 4 - Managing Security Surveys

Level Four Diploma - Surveillance

BTEC Level Three - Close Protection / FPOS Medic / Data and Fiber Optics

Rural Surveillance / Technical Surveillance

Diploma Level Three - Krav Maga