Mark Deane has over two decades of risk management experience spanning counterterrorism, executive protection, and global security operations. As the Founder and CEO of ETS Risk Management, he leads the company’s strategic growth, shapes its long-term vision, and ensures that ETS continues to deliver innovative and high-level security solutions to clients worldwide. His role extends beyond strategy—Mark is deeply involved in client relationship management, risk consultancy, and delivering seamless security operations for high-profile events and critical projects.
Mark’s career began with the British Government, where he served in a covert counterterrorism role. After leaving Her Majesty’s Service and relocating to the United States, he founded ETS Risk Management. His vision was clear—to simplify client experience, provide agile and scalable security solutions, and help support global organizations with protective services.
Over the past 12 years, Mark has planned, managed, and executed an extensive portfolio of security and risk management operations. His work spans more than 80 countries, supporting Fortune 500 corporations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and some of the world’s most recognized brands and iconic events. From safeguarding global business leaders and entertainers to securing complex international events.
The ETS team are widely regarded for their ability to understand client challenges, listen attentively, and develop tailored solutions. This approach has led to ETS’s recognition as a trusted partner for executive protection programs, secure transportation, estate and travel security, and high-profile event security. Under Mark’s leadership, ETS has delivered thousands of successful security operations, protected hundreds of special events worldwide, established enterprise-wide executive protection programs, and guided clients through a range of incidents and crises.
Mark continues to shape ETS Risk Management as a leader in the industry, blending intelligence, innovation, and practical execution to deliver simplified solutions that empower clients to focus on what matters most.