Wayne Harrop

Wayne Harrop currently holds a position at National Grid Ventures as a Governance and Risk/BCM specialist and serves as a member of the DEFRA Global Catastrophic Risks advisory group since September 2021. With extensive experience as a Strategic Trainer and Advisor for the Singapore Civil Defence Force and as a Board Advisor for Urban-Air Port, Harrop contributes to disaster management and resilience initiatives. Active in academia, Harrop has served as an Academic Fellow and Global Security Advisor for Islamic Relief Worldwide, as well as an Assistant Professor at Coventry University, where significant knowledge in risk management and cybersecurity is conveyed to professionals worldwide. Additional roles include advisory positions on various councils and committees focused on security, resilience standards, and training across numerous sectors. Harrop holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications in risk management, project management, and disaster studies.