Craig Thompson Cmas, Cpp

Craig Thompson has extensive experience in security and law enforcement. From 2019, they served as the Head of Security, Protection, and Stadium Safety for Manchester United Football Club, overseeing all aspects of security, team and executive protection, and stadium safety. Prior to this, Craig worked as an independent leadership and security consultant, providing contract work in the UK and EMEA. Craig also held various leadership positions within the Greater Manchester Police, including Superintendent for Manchester Airport and Specialist Operations. In these roles, they were responsible for managing large teams, delivering change, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and security in high-pressure environments. Craig also has experience in uniform operations, where they worked in different roles across the Greater Manchester area, including serving as a Superintendent on North Manchester Division.

Craig Thompson CMAS CPP attended Guthlaxton College in Leicester from 1981 to 1983. It is not specified if they obtained a degree or studied any specific field. Additionally, Craig Thompson has obtained various certifications including Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS) from the Anti Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Close Protection from the Security Industry Authority, Diploma in Spectator Safety Management at NVQ Level 4, and Hostile Environment CP Management at NVQ Level. The specific months and years in which these certifications were obtained are not provided.