
Paulo Lopes, CPP PSP
Head of Security at the Brazilian Embassy

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About me
Global Security Leader | Physical Security, Executive Protection, Crisis Management and Investigations | Driving Enhanced Security Operations at Accenture. | CPP, PSP, PFSO, MBA
Education

Escola Naval
1993 - 1997Bacharel em Ciências do Mar EngenhariaActivities and Societies: Rowing Team NAVAL SCIENCES

Fundação Getulio Vargas / FGV
2012 - 2014Master of Business Administration (MBA) International Project ManagementPROJECT MANAGEMENT

Faculdade Hub
2023 - 2024Master of Business Administration - MBA Financial Planning and Services
Experience

Brazilian Embassy in Haiti
May 2009 - May 2010Head of Security at the Brazilian Embassy
Marinha do Brasil
Jun 2009 - Feb 2012Chefe da Seção de Doutrina e Pesquisa do CCOPAB
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012Intelligence Officer
Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

UN Women
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012UN Women Focal Point at Brazilian Peacekeeping Joint Center
Vale
Mar 2012 - Dec 2013Security SpecialistResponsible for risk assessments, protection of people and assets, evacuation plan, training and drills. The security Specialist provides security incident response and crisis management support for VBG project and offices in Monrovia and Conakry (Liberia and Guinea). Reporting line: Security manager for Guinea and Liberia. The security specialist provides expertise in all security fields, particularly in emergency response, crisis management, evacuations, physical security, electronic security, investigations, executive protection, travel management programs. The project has 4,500 people and from those 2,400 are security employees. Security specialist helps the security manager within crisis committee and provides training and expertise in Emergency and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Investigations, Electronic Security, Information Security, Security Management and Legal issues. Show less

Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015Security Manager Malaysia & SingaporeResponsible for risk assessments, protection of people and assets, internal investigations, security incident response and crisis management support for Vale Malaysia Minerals project, logistics operations and offices in Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The security manager for Malaysia and Singapore provides security solution for four main business, Capital Projects, Logistics, nickel and Iron ore operations in APAC. In Malaysia and Singapore both countries have 2,200 people working among Vale and contractors’ personnel. The security manager provides maritime security expertise related to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS), guidelines to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, and security advise in general. In Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Matsusaka, Brisbane, Seoul and Jakarta the security manager provides close security protection for local and corporate executives. The security manager is the crisis committee coordinator and provides training and expertise in Emergency Response, Physical Security, Investigations, Electronic Security, Information Security, Security Management, background checks, travel tracker program and support the legal department on security matters. Managed budget: USD 3,320,000.00; Direct reports: in house - 4 (analysts and technicians), outsourced 54 (Manager, Coordinators, investigators, inspectors, CCTV operators, IT security specialists, guards and administrative personnel). Show less

Vale Mozambique
Jan 2016 - May 2017Security ManagerResponsible for risk assessments, protection of people and assets, internal investigations, security incident response and crisis management support for Vale Mozambique projects, operations and offices in Maputo, Beira, Tete, Nacala and Nampula - all cities in Mozambique with Blantyre in Malawi. The security manager for Mozambique and Malawi provides security solution for two main business areas: operations and logistics. The Moatize coal mine for operations and a 912km railway with a port at the end for logistics. Vale Mozambique has 6,000 people working among Vale and contractors personnel. There is also the HQ of Vale Mozambique located in Maputo, where close protection for local and corporate executives is required. The security manager is also the crisis committee coordinator, provides training and expertise in Emergency and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Investigations, Electronic Security, Information Security, Security Management and Legal issues.Managed budget: USD 6,352,318.00;Direct reports: in house - 29 (managers, analysts, specialists and technicians), outsourced - 1,400 (Managers, Coordinators, investigators, inspectors, CCTV operators, IT security specialists, Security Drone pilots and operators, guards, drivers, K9 units, and administrative personnel). Show less

WeWork
Jun 2017 - Sept 2022Regional Security Manager, LATAMThe Security Manager in Latam is the senior safety and security leader and the senior representative of the Global Security Team (GST) in the region and is charged with the security and risk management of multiple markets and WeWork locations. The Security Manager is an integral part of the regional and global security enterprise with vast responsibilities across the entire spectrum of safety and security management. This position reports both to the Facilities Director and Head of Global Security. Show less

Nubank
Sept 2022 - Jan 2024Global Head of Corporate Security
Accenture
Sept 2024 - nowGP&S, Regional Protective Services Lead Latin America
Licenses & Certifications
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CYBERSECURITY FOR MANAGERS: A PLAYBOOK
EmeritusOct 2022 
PFSO
International Maritime OrganizationFeb 2013- View certificate

Physical Security Professional (PSP)
ASIS InternationalJan 2025 - View certificate

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
ASIS InternationalAug 2021
Languages
- poPortuguese
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- spSpanish
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