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Colin Danvers MBCI

Colin Danvers MBCI

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Partner at Strategia Worldwide and Managing Director at Russell Philips Limited

  • Education

    • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

      1979 - 1980
      Officer Training

      Activities and Societies: Academy Athletics Salerno Company

    • Ampleforth College

      1973 - 1978
      English, Biology, Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Vice-Head of House, Captain of Athletics, 2nd XV, CCF JUO St Cuthbert's House

    • University of Westminster

      2007 - 2009
      Master of Arts (MA) International Liaison and Communication Master of Arts (MA)

      The MA ILC is a bi-lingual Masters qualification. Having attained SLP 4444 in French at the Defence School of Languages, I took up the opportunity to complete the MA whilst working as a Liaison Officer with the French Army. I was awarded MA ILC with Merit in March 2009.

    • Manchester Business School

      2014 - 2014
      Master of Arts (MA) Advanced Management Achievement Course

      The AMAC run at the Manchester Business School (part of the University of Manchester) is designed to introduce Service Leavers with an insight into the roles and functions of senior managers in the commercial sector. Drawing on the knowledge and expertise of some of the UK's leading business academics and practitioners, it exposes them to the fundamentals of business management as well as an introduction to accounting practices. It is a 3 week residential course that consists of lectures… Show more The AMAC run at the Manchester Business School (part of the University of Manchester) is designed to introduce Service Leavers with an insight into the roles and functions of senior managers in the commercial sector. Drawing on the knowledge and expertise of some of the UK's leading business academics and practitioners, it exposes them to the fundamentals of business management as well as an introduction to accounting practices. It is a 3 week residential course that consists of lectures, field visits, practical exercises and a final presentation. I achieved the Chartered Management Institute's Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership. Show less

  • Experience

    • The King's Royal Hussars

      Jan 1980 - Jan 2014
      Officer

    • Earlier Military Service

      Apr 1980 - May 2000
      Various Appointments

    • Chief Instructor, Tank Gunnery School

      May 2000 - Nov 2002
      Chief Instructor, Tank Gunnery School

    • Armour Centre

      Nov 2002 - May 2004
      Chief of Staff

    • British Army

      May 2004 - Jan 2015

      • Officer

        Jan 1980 - Jan 2015

      • Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre

        Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

      • British Liaison Officer, French Armoured Corps

        Mar 2005 - Dec 2007

      • SO1 Security Sector Reform, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

        May 2004 - Dec 2004

    • United Nations

      Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
      Senior Staff Officer Operations, UN Force Headquarters

    • British High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya

      Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
      Military Adviser

    • Sovereign Global Solutions

      May 2015 - Jun 2017
      Business Development Manager

    • Strategia Worldwide

      Mar 2017 - now

      Head and thought leader in Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Resilience. Member of Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) qualified and ISO22301 compliant.

      • Partner - Head of Resilience

        May 2023 - now

      • Associate Director

        Mar 2017 - Apr 2023

    • Russell Philips Limited

      Jun 2017 - now
      Owner & Managing Director

      Russell Philips Limited (https://www.russellphilips.com) is an international business continuity consultancy that specialises in the design and delivery of resilience solutions to businesses that operate in volatile and uncertain conditions. I am professionally qualified as a Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) and have extensive practical experience in the design, delivery, testing and implementation of resilience solutions which are fully compliant with ISO 22301. My clients particularly appreciate my hands on, practical solutions that are specifically tailored to meet their needs. I am particularly expert in helping my clients understand their exposure to risk and then designing the most appropriate crisis management and business continuity solutions so that they are better prepared to deal with any business disruption should it occur. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Member of Business Continuity Institute (MBCI)

      Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
      Feb 2021

    • Selling with Authenticity

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Executive Committee Chairman

      Issued by British Legion (Kenya) on Jul 2018
      British Legion (Kenya)Associated with Colin Danvers MBCI