Benny Matthew

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About Benny Matthew

Benny Matthew is an experienced security leader with a demonstrated history of working in the physical security and investigations industry with a track record of process driven and operational leadership experience in building, leading and advising varied physical security operational and risk programs, including global security operations, data centers, GSOCs, risk intelligence/data analytics, security investigations, workplace violence, business continuity and emergency response programs. He is a military veteran with over decade plus of combat and leadership experience, and a physical security risk management expert with multiple certifications and skills in physical security risk operations domain. Created, managed and advised programs in multiple industries including: Fortune 500 Companies IT/ITES Software Development Federal & State Government Data center physical security operations GSOC/PSOCs Pharma/Life Sciences Retail industry threat management Non-Profit & Faith-based security consulting Currently: Global Security Program leader for Travel Security, Business Continuity, Emergency Response Programs, Merger and Acquisition Venture Services, and Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM). Additionally, Benny is responsible for risk and threat assessments, site selection, and monitoring acquisition projects. Lead and collaborate with teams and initiatives across all Microsoft sites worldwide. Adopting emerging tech/AI to gain a competitive edge in physical security space Build, drive, and continually improve security programs through methodical cross-functional collaboration. He values empathy, integrity, and excellence in his deliverables and exhibits a purposeful leadership style. He is a strong advocate for inclusion and veteran absorption post their military or law enforcement career. He is also an active member and speaker at ASIS and industry engagement forums. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.