Mark Shortman

Mark Shortman, CPP, currently serves as Partner and Head of the Crisis and Security Practice for APAC at Control Risks, where strategic oversight in risk consultancy is delivered. Previous roles include Managing Director at Kaizen Resilience Group, General Manager and Chief Security Officer at AGL Energy, and Managing Director and Global Chief Security Officer at AES Corporation. Mark has extensive experience in security, safety, and risk management across various industries, with significant leadership positions at Global Strategies Group and British American Tobacco. Mark's educational background includes a Master's degree in Biosecurity from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of South Africa, along with certifications in Security and Risk Management.