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Mike Osborne
Mike Osborne Managing Director and Senior Security Consultant at SITREP Advisory Services

Mike Osborne is an innovative and strategic-minded security professional with over 30 years of combined experience in Federal law enforcement and global security management. They are board certified as a security management professional and fraud examiner, demonstrating their expertise in these areas. Mike has a strong background in global investigations, security management systems, compliance/awareness programs, and business continuity/crisis planning. They also have additional expertise in government relations, community relations, and corporate aviation. Mike is currently the Managing Director and Senior Security Consultant at SITREP Advisory Services, where they provide security and investigative advisory services with a focus in the extractive industry. Their impressive career includes positions such as Vice President of Global Security at Kinross Gold Corporation and VP of Global Investigations at Kreller Business Information Group. Mike has a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic security initiatives, mitigating risks, and adding value to organizations. They have successfully managed budgets exceeding $8 million, demonstrating their strong financial acumen. With their extensive experience and expertise, Mike is a highly sought-after security professional in the industry. They have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Texas State University and an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

More about this expert

Full name
Mike Osborne
Location
San Marcos, Texas, United States
Title
Managing Director and Senior Security Consultant
Company
SITREP Advisory Services (since 2023)
LinkedIn Connections
2616
Summary
Innovative and strategic minded security professional with over 30 combined years of Federal law enforcement and global security management experience. Board certified as a security management professional and fraud examiner. Expertise in global investigations, security management systems, compliance/awareness programs, and business continuity/crisis planning. Additional expertise in government relations, community relations, and corporate aviation.
Skills
Investigation Government Relations

Education

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Executive MBA
Attended in 2012 - 2015
Field of study: Business Administration and Management
Texas State University
BA
Attended in 1985 - 1989
Field of study: Political Science

Positions

SITREP Advisory Services
Texas, United States
Managing Director and Senior Security Consultant
Jan 2023 - Present

Providing security and investigative advisory services with focus in extractive industry.
Kinross Gold Corporation
Toronto, Canada Area (Remote in Texas) · Remote
Vice President, Global Security
Aug 2008 - Jan 2023

Develop, integrate, and manage strategic global security directives, programs, and initiatives for $20 billion gold mining organization with operations in North America, South America, Russia, and Africa. Direct supervision of eight employees with accountability of all site security managers. Support business units by implementing programs aimed at reducing losses, mitigating risk, and adding value. Deployed performance based security standardization program at all sites. Advise senior management and Board of Directors on global risks and execute strategies to mitigate these risks. Also responsible for corporate aviation and corporate travel programs. Forecast and manage budgets exceeding $8 million.
Kreller Business Information Group
Cincinnati, Ohio Area
VP, Global Investigations
Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

Directed security management/investigation program strategies, initiatives, and activities for a $6 million consulting business. Led a network of international security providers and analysts. Administered and measured quality assurance for projects. Designed compliance programs (security assessments, travel security, crisis management/business continuity, and business ethics) for clients. Formulated and executed budgets. Provided analytical support for the negotiation of contracts.
Kimberly-Clark
Appleton, WI
Sr. Security Manager
Mar 2004 - Mar 2007

Strategic security planning for a $18 billion business with 140+ locations world-wide. Identified security risks relating to domestic and international business units and presented solutions to senior leaders. Forecasted and managed budgets for special projects and security programs. Trained employees and business leaders in areas such as travel security, workplace violence, and substance abuse awareness. Directed global investigations involving ethics, fraud, brand protection, product diversion, and business partner due diligence. Maintained liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement senior officials as well as members of foreign law enforcement. Supervised group of domestic and international security providers.
AT&T
Houston, Texas Area
Area Manager-Asset Protection
Mar 1999 - Mar 2004

Conducted investigations of fraud, theft, conflicts of interest and other code of conduct violations. Performed security threat assessments at critical infrastructure facilities as identified by the Department of Homeland Security. Provided investigative direction to other personnel and assessed case progress. Presented training to internal business units on issues such as fraud prevention, workplace violence, and physical security. Principal liaison to law enforcement and other corporate security professionals.