Who we are
Team 9 is led by globally renowned experts.
Our team have strategically advised and directed solutions for some of the most high-profile people and organisations in the world, including the UK government and Royal Family.
We are supported by best-in-class, trusted associates, who can meet the needs of any issue or need that may arise.
Paul Davidson
Director, Security Consulting
Paul is a senior security strategist specialising in high-level security audits, corporate investigations, insurance advisory, and counter-terrorism solutions. He provides expert security risk assessments and compliance guidance to corporations, insurers, and legal partners, helping them mitigate threats ranging from cyber extortion to corporate fraud. His expertise in ‘social engineering’ and human factor security makes him a trusted advisor on organisational resilience and executive and high net worth protection.
Previously, Paul served as a Special Advisor (Terrorism) to the UK Government, providing security and crisis management expertise at the ministerial level, including participation in COBRA briefings. He was a senior leader within New Scotland Yard, where he directed critical operations involving terrorism, cyber threats, and financial crime. Additionally, he led the UK Hostage Negotiation response to international terrorism incidents.
Paul is also an experienced lecturer on counter-terrorism, cyber counter-terrorism, intelligence, and analysis at the Cranfield Defence Academy. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), he holds memberships with ASIS and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), reflecting his commitment to industry-leading security practices.
Tony Manze
Director, Protective Services
Tony is one of the UK’s most experienced close protection experts. He was formerly a senior leader responsible for protecting the UK Royal Family and government ministers. He is regarded as a global expert in the risks posed from ‘fixated threats’ (high profile stalking). He has delivered training and strategic consultancy globally to corporate partners, high net worth families, law enforcement and government agencies on how to mitigate these complex threats.
Notable projects include being a senior security advisor to the Government throughout the G7 and COP26, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. He was responsible for assessing multiple information sources, and then designing and authorising plans to protect many world leaders.
Tony’s role as Director of Protective Services involves assisting c-suite and high net worth families to understand the risks posed, and designing mitigation strategies accordingly. This includes vetting of 3rd party suppliers, mitigating the threats from terror attacks, organised crime and ‘inside agents’.
Bill Casey
Bill is a crisis management specialist and senior leader for the Canadian Government. He has responsibility for designing, reviewing and instigating the crisis management and business continuity response to a range of critical issues.
His expertise includes mitigating cyber-attacks on national infrastructure, natural disasters and civil unrest. He has routinely advised commercial organisations both within Canada and overseas. Bill has more than 18 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises. He holds an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management. Bill is a strategic advisor to Team 9.
Kim O
Kim is a global cyber security and wifi expert. He retains close links with the military which keeps his knowledge and expertise at an extremely high level. Kim advises Team 9 on network audits, cyber security, risk mitigation, system design and crisis management.
