Joe Saunders is an award-winning security and risk management professional with extensive experience consulting across a multitude of sectors, including government, passenger transport, aviation, education, NFP, and critical infrastructure. At the core of every complex problem lies an opportunity – an opportunity to innovate, strategise, and unlock the latent potential within people. This belief has been the cornerstone of Joe’s journey as a dedicated security expert, educator, facilitator, and consultant. He values engaging conversations, learning from those around him, and finding common ground to solve problems and educate.
As a professional specialising in behavioural risk and the prevention of workplace violence, Joe’s mission extends beyond conventional security measures. He is committed to protecting people, processes, and assets against myriad threats, ensuring a secure and resilient organisational environment. Leading the Managing Violence Podcast, Joe has spent nearly four years at the confluence of knowledge and experience, curating the world’s premier repository of violence management wisdom by engaging with global experts in the field.
Recent Accolades:
- 2023 RMIA Risk Consultant of the Year Runner Up
- 2022 Ranked #23 IFSEC Global Top Thought Leader in Security
- 2021 Outstanding Security Consultant of the Year
Professional Certifications:
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – ASIS International
- Registered Presilience Practitioner (RPP) – Institute of Presilience
- Security Risk Management Certified Professional (SRMCP) – SRMBOK
- Fellow, Institute of Strategic Risk Management (F.ISRM)
- Associate, Australian Risk Policy Institute (AARPI)
Beyond his professional sphere, Joe enjoys getting on stage, whether as a ring announcer for fight sports, performing stand-up comedy, or speaking at global events. He is also a budding author and a novice woodworker.
Joe also serves as the Head of the Threat Assessment & Management Special Interest Group for the Australian Security Research Centre. He is a globally recognised thought leader in workplace violence and the creator of the world’s first ISO 31000-aligned workplace violence prevention model. An engaging and entertaining facilitator, he has spoken at events worldwide, including the GSX Conference in the USA, on preventing and managing the risk of violence in workplaces and other settings. Joe has published articles in numerous journals and magazines globally on protective security and related topics.
Joe Saunders invites you to connect if you seek expertise in navigating the complexities of security, risk management, or unlocking your team’s full potential. Let’s explore how we can achieve greatness together (dodgy woodworking not included).
