Mark Sanna

Mark Sanna is the Managing Director of Dynamic Security Solutions International, a boutique international security consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois USA.

Before joining Dynamic Security Solutions International, Mr. Sanna was the Vice President for Global Security Operations with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. He served in this role for more than a decade and was responsible for the protection of the company’s guests, facilities, assets, operations and brands at over 750 hotels in more than 65 countries around the world.

Prior to joining Hyatt Hotels, Mr. Sanna was the Senior Director of Global Security Operations for Kraft Foods. In this role he was responsible for the security operations of the largest food company in the United States, and third largest global food company, to safeguard more than 100,000 company employees working at 3800 facilities in 148 countries around the world.

Mr. Sanna was also a Senior Management Consultant in the Government Consulting Services division of Electronic Data Services Corp. In addition to managing multiple consulting engagements, primarily in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) he was responsible for development of the Emergency Management & Services business line within the GCS.

Prior to his career in the private sector, Mr. Sanna served as a Special Agent in the US Department of State Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). As a career Foreign Service Officer with over 20 years of experience, Mr. Sanna has a broad background managing complex international security programs and overseas operations, including liaison and technical assistance to local police and security officials. He has considerable experience in specialized in anti-crime and counter-terrorism operations. His DSS background includes extensive overseas experience and in-country resident assignments as the Diplomatic Security Attaché (RSO) in Frankfurt, Kuwait, Ankara, Beirut, and Moscow.

Mr. Sanna is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International and a Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD) from the American Hotel Lodging Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Management, MBA and MPA degrees, a BA in International Affairs, as well as language proficiencies in German and Russian.