Michael Portoglou (Mick)

Michael (Mick) Portoglou is an experienced security management professional currently serving as the Southern Region Security Manager at Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd since December 2021. Mick has previously held roles such as Security Supervisor at Securitas Australia and Team Leader of Safety Compliance at CPVV, where responsibilities included overseeing regulatory compliance. From November 2018 to March 2020, Mick was the HSE Manager for Certis Security Australia, focusing on safety program development and risk assessments. Mick also served as National Risk Manager and State Manager for Victoria/Tasmania at Business Risks International, managing significant workforce operations. Earlier in their career, Mick was the Security Manager at Vision City Mega Mall in Papua New Guinea and a Police Sergeant with Victoria Police for over three decades, with extensive managerial and operational experience. Educational accomplishments include multiple diplomas and certifications from the Australian Security Academy and Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe, emphasizing security, risk management, and project management.