Johnny Franklin

Johnny Franklin is an experienced leadership professional with a robust background in risk management, project development, and volunteer coordination. Currently serving as the Chief Development and Project Officer and General Manager Partnerships at Land Search and Rescue New Zealand, Johnny Franklin focuses on reduction strategies, fundraising, and marketing. Previous roles include Director of Risk at Global Film Solutions and Regional Security Advisor for UNICEF in South Asia, where risk management support was provided across multiple countries. Additionally, Johnny Franklin has experience as a Country Field Security Advisor for UNICEF and as a Security Consultant with ABS Consulting, alongside a military background as an Officer in the British Army. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management from the University of Leicester, complemented by military training from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and a degree from the University of Birmingham.