Judges

Filipe Joel de Almeida

Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)

Professional path centered in the Security, IT & Risk Management areas and a degree in Management, with great connection and responsibilities supporting Business Operations.

Extensive experience in designing and implementing systems that allow the optimization of processes to a greater control of the operations, focused in increasing the Business Resilience & Sustainability.

Dieter Arendt

ASIS South Africa

Dieter is a seasoned security risk management professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the protection of critical infrastructure. Before joining the South African Reserve Bank 13 years ago, he served in the South African Police Service for 18 years. His qualifications include a BA degree in political science and a diploma in security management. He is currently serving as the Chapter Chairman for the ASIS International South African. He holds the ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) certifications. 

Tony Botes

Security Association of South Africa (SASA)

Tony Botes has been active in the Private Security Sector since the mid 1980’s and has served the industry in various capacities

Dewald Herman

ASIS South Africa

Dewald Herman started his career in the hospitality industry after obtaining a BA (Heritage and Cultural Tourism, 2003) from the University of Pretoria. He then moved to the security industry in 2007 where he served on a number of private game reserves in the Limpopo province. 

Mike Thabo Nkuatsana

Security Association of Lesotho

Mike Thabo Nkuatsana is a seasoned security management practitioner of more than 30 years in the private security sector. He is a certified security management professional (CSMP) of the International Security Management Institute (ISMI)(UK).

Samuel Kealotswe

Security Association of Botswana

Samuel Kealotswe is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in the security industry. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous projects across Botswana, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing security standards and industry practices.

Cesley Olivier

South African Women in Security Network (SAWSN)

I am a seasoned security specialist, dedicating over three decades to safeguarding lives and assets in complex, high-stakes environments worldwide.

With 24 years of law enforcement experience and 7 years of strategic involvement with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, I have a deep understanding of international security dynamics and crisis management.