Born in the North East of England, I set out on my professional journey at just 18, relocating to London with nothing but ambition and a vision to build a career in security. Starting at ground level as a security guard, I quickly demonstrated an aptitude for the field. It wasn’t long before I caught the eye of George Gibbs, former Chief Superintendent of the Flying Squad, who mentored me intensively for two years, shaping the foundation of my future. Fuelled by a passion to protect others from the darker side of life I had witnessed,

 

I transitioned into the elite field of close protection. My skills and reputation quickly opened doors, and soon I was managing complex protection operations for global icons such as George Michael, Happy Mondays, EMF, and Alice Cooper, coordinating worldwide security logistics across South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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My thirst for excellence drove me into operational management, leading specialist armed teams and rapidly climbing through the ranks. I was soon entrusted with building a new security department for Capitol Security Group PLC, securing high-value contracts and overseeing protection operations for prominent Middle Eastern families abroad.

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Recognizing an opportunity to innovate, I shifted focus to talent acquisition, building the Close Protection Division at Select Security Recruitment (SSR) into a financial and industry-leading success within its first year. I then transformed the employment structure of Metshield Security & Investigations before taking on high-risk international assignments, including witness protection operations in Europe and a Kidnap & Ransom recovery contract in South America.

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In 1997, alongside my then-client and business partner Barrie Knight, I founded Proctor & Knight. We quickly became trusted security and production consultants for major music and event clients, and I personally provided close protection and tour management for legends such as Van Morrison, Pink Floyd, and Boyzone.

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A pivotal career shift came when Byrne Blood Management and Pete Waterman tapped me for tour management duties with Steps. Over five record-breaking years, we sold over a million tickets, reshaping the landscape of UK touring. My reputation spread to the U.S., where Jive Records entrusted me with acts like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and R. Kelly.

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After resigning from Proctor & Knight in 2005, I continued consulting for elite clients, including WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), where I oversaw touring security strategy amid a complex global threat environment. I also helped Bacardi B Bar Live implement vital safety procedures at major events, creating standards still used today.

Launching Proctor Consultancy Services, I expanded internationally, consulting for UN forward-planning operations in Afghanistan, and soon after returned to the entertainment industry, tour-managing Jason Donovan, Peter Andre, and others. I coordinated production logistics for major festivals like Bestival, Camp Bestival, Rockness, and Creamfields, managing hundreds of artists per day and navigating the complexities of large-scale event management.

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My career highlights include helping reunite the Happy Mondays with a new, structured live touring strategy, leading security coordination for Team USA during the 2012 London Olympics, and founding Total Touring Limited, offering full-service production and advance management for top clients like Tom Jones, Little Mix, and Tears for Fears across premier UK venues.

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I also led large-scale event production for Reading Football Club under new ownership, breaking new ground in sports and entertainment integration, and consulted on building the live presence of emerging stars like Cher Lloyd and action-sport sensations Nitro Circus.

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In 2017, I was called back by Steps for their comeback tour and consulted on production budgets for Seal’s European tour, once again delivering financial and creative success. My expertise in security and risk management brought me into the K-POP explosion, working with BTS to manage high-level threats, develop SOPs, and ensure safety across their European tours.