Experience

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  Israel defense forces

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Team leader

  Navy- Special Operations

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  Ministry of foreign affairs of israel

  Aug 2008 - Jul 2020

  Chief security officer
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  Enablement advisors

  May 2021 - now

  Sr. consultant & specialist instructor
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  Strategic capacity group

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Director of global operations
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  7seas consulting llc

  Aug 2023 - now

  Founder

  Itay Hertz, founder of 7Seas Consulting, has 20+ years of operational experience aroundthe world. Followed by his military service as a team leader in the Israeli Navy, Mr. Hertz has deployed to 39 countries on behalf of the State of Israel, leading international security operations in support of government executives, strategic facilities, the intelligence service, and more. Mr. Hertz specializes in counter-terrorism, security operations, hand-to-hand combat, risk management and threat mitigation, and regional crises.7Seas Consulting assists clients with their risk and security needs by providing the highest standards of expertise in many sectors- military, government, and the private sector. 7Seas Consulting provides security solutions and global risk mitigation to nonprofits, high-net worth individuals, houses of worship, the media, Fortune 500 companies, and the entertainment industry.7Seas Consulting Areas of Expertise: Strategy planning with tactical solutions Immersive, espionage and security operations-themed events Active threats and situational awareness-based lectures and training Specialized security training Middle East affairs Latin America affairs Operational work such as security management, risk assessments, travel security, security logistics Executive protection (overt and covert) Counter-terrorism Developing security protocols, processes and procedures, audits and more. House of worship security planning, training, and implementation Team Building activities Show less