Kenneth Guest

Kenneth Guest has an extensive and diverse work experience spanning several decades. Kenneth started their career as a Royal Marine in the Royal Marine Commandos, serving from 1974 to 1977. Following this, they worked as a journalist and cameraman in hostile environments, particularly covering the Soviet/Afghan War. Kenneth spent over 10 years covering the war, making 36 trips with the Mujahidin and spending a significant amount of time inside Afghanistan.

In 1993, Kenneth was contracted by the United Nations to record the work of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia and the Cambodian electoral process. This experience provided him with complete access at all levels of deployment within the UN operation.

From 2007 to 2009, Kenneth served as a Regional Security Manager for an International Security Company, where they were responsible for managing security operations and personnel in Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Jalalabad under the USAID funded ASMED Aid program.

Kenneth also worked as a Maritime Security Team Leader for Infinite Security Solutions from 2010 to 2015. In this role, they ensured compliance with ISO 28007 certification and implemented risk assessment, crew training, journey planning, vessel hardening/preparation, and response procedures in accordance with international guidelines.

Since 2009, Kenneth has been an independent consultant, specializing in tribal politics and conflict mitigation. Kenneth has served as a speaker, strategy advisor, author, and consultant, with extensive experience covering conflicts in countries such as Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Cambodia, Congo, Sudan, Philippines, Croatia, Bosnia, Iran/Iraq, West Africa, Colombia, and the Gulf.

Most recently, Kenneth has been employed as a Senior Project Consultant at Armour Agent since 2017. Further details about their role in this position are not provided.

Kenneth Guest's education history is provided as "Education was in Malaya," but no specific start or end year is mentioned, and no degree or field of study is provided. Therefore, it is unclear about the extent and nature of Kenneth Guest's education in Malaya.

In terms of additional certifications, Kenneth Guest obtained several certifications in various fields. In November 2013, they obtained an MSO - Level 3 City and Guilds 8269 certification. In the same month, they also obtained a DOICT certification from DOM. In January 2013, they obtained a BOSIET (Universal Survival inc Norway) certification from OPITO.

Kenneth Guest also holds several other certifications, including Anti-Piracy, Kidnap & Ransom from MCA, Emergency First Aid & Battlefield and Trauma First Aid from HSE, Level 2 Powerboat from RYA, Lighting Cameraman from the National Film & Television School, and MIST from OPITO.

Additionally, Kenneth Guest holds certifications in Maritime Firearms Competency from NRA RCO, Radar Course from RYA, STCW 95 from MCA, Ship Security Officer from MCA, Steadicam Master Course from Optex, and VHF (GMDSS) Radio Operator Certificate of Competence from RYA. However, the specific details regarding the months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.