Phil Thompson Msyi

Phil Thompson MSyI has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Phil started their career in 1986 with the Metropolitan Police, where they held roles in General & Specialist Policing and Protective Security. During their time with the Metropolitan Police, Phil was involved in executive close protection, team leadership during operations protecting foreign heads of state/government, and coordination of venue protection for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

After leaving the Metropolitan Police in 2016, Phil joined the PPHE Hotel Group as the Regional Security Manager UK, where they were responsible for the security management of 10 Park Plaza Hotels across the UK. Phil managed a team of 52 security officers and ensured their skills and competency through training and licensing. Phil also reviewed and updated security procedures and standard operating procedures (SoP) to ensure their effectiveness.

In 2017, Phil joined Arcanum, a global intelligence company, as the GM of Corporate Security. Here, they provided strategic intelligence services, catering to the needs of government entities and the private sector across various industries. Phil utilized their extensive network and technical expertise to deliver tailored intelligence solutions.

In 2019, Phil transitioned to the role of Security Operations Manager at The Goodwood Group. Phil managed security operations for the organization for a brief period before moving on to the University of Leeds, where they held the position of Security Operations Manager and later Deputy Head of Security.

Most recently, Phil joined Manchester United in 2021 as part of the Team Protective Security. This role showcases their expertise in providing protective security and further enhances their already impressive career in the security and intelligence field.

Phil Thompson MSyI attended Campbell College Belfast for an unspecified period of time. The specific degree or field of study is not provided. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications and qualifications throughout their education and professional career. These include the NEBOSH General Certificate from NEBOSH, obtained in February 2023; First Aid at Work certification from Qualsafe Awards, obtained in January 2023; a Close Protection Licence (Front Line) from the Security Industry Authority, obtained in September 2022; NCRQ Safety for Managers certification from NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualifications, obtained in July 2020; a Level 4 Award in Security & Risk Management from The Institute of Strategic Risk Management, obtained in May 2020; a Level 5 Award in Corporate Risk and Crisis Management, also from The Institute of Strategic Risk Management, obtained in May 2020; membership in The Security Institute achieved in June 2019; and the completion of the National Protection Officers Course, conducted by the Metropolitan Police, although the specific month and year are not provided.