TRA Mentors

This incredible group of people offer us inspiration and innovation in our quest of evolving Travel Optimisation Management.

Travel Risk Mentors
Collectively raising the standard in excellence across TRM

We are proud to announce our TRA Mentors programme. We are so inspired by the work of certain individuals and organisations, (they are one of the reasons we started the TRA), we wanted to connect you with these incredible people, so that you can learn from them, be inspired by them and even work directly with them!

Meet the Mentors and Ambassadors

We regularly host webinars so you can meet and hear directly from TRA Mentors and Ambassadors, typically you’ll get to hear from and ask questions of 2-3 Mentors & Ambassadors on each webinar.

TRA Mentors

A TRA Mentor is a person working either as a consultant or for an innovative TRM solution provider that are experts or thought leaders in their field. TRA Mentors are by invite only. If you would like to arrange a 1-2-1 with one of our TRA Mentors; you can do so by contacting us here
 
Meet our Mentors below:

Mentor of the Month

Matt Atkinson

Matt Atkinson is the Founder and Managing Director of Utelize Mobile and creator of the SureSIM platform, helping organisations take control of mobile costs, connectivity and risk.
 
Working with UK and global enterprises, he enables smarter management of mobile estates, strengthening Travel Risk Management through secure, reliable global connectivity.
 
By combining multi-carrier eSIM technology, real-time visibility, and integration with platforms like Microsoft Intune, Matt ensures employees stay connected, compliant, and protected wherever they are, giving organisations greater control, resilience and peace of mind.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Alex Craxton

Founder

EVO Strategy

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Alex Craxton is the founder of Evo Strategy, a consulting service created in 2023 to guide the strategy and products for identifying and managing risk. Alex has researched, built and applied an elegant approach for organisations to consider their approach to developing, acquiring and deploying technology for the safety and security of their people. This framework applies Alex’s 15 years in travel and corporate risk product technologies along with enterprise technical architectural expertise into a workable and continuously evolving strategy.

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Alexandra Delgado

Founder

Terrain 9

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Alexandra Delgado is the founder and CEO of Terrain 9, a consultancy specialized in field security and travel risk management. Drawing on 15 years of industry experience, Alexandra launched Terrain 9 with a specific focus: to assist organizations navigating the complexities of global operations, principally by enhancing the security of traveling and deployed personnel. Through Terrain 9, Alexandra offers tailored support for organizations seeking effective security solutions in challenging environments.

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Ben Griffin

Senior Aviation Executive & AVSEC Instructor

SECTRN

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Ben Griffin, with a career spanning over two decades in aviation operations, safety, and security, currently serves as an IATA AVSEC Instructor and the owner of SECTRN, Ireland. His expertise in aviation security management, customer-oriented change, and regulatory training has established him as a thought leader in AVSEC. Ben’s commitment to excellence and innovation in aviation safety makes him a pivotal contributor to advancing global aviation security standards.

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Bruce McIndoe

Founder

McIndoe Risk Advisory

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Bruce McIndoe is a leading expert in risk management, travel safety, and crisis response. With a background in technology and intelligence, he co-founded iJET International, a global intelligence and operational risk management firm (now Crisis24) , where he served as President and CEO.
McIndoe has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for tracking and managing risks for global organizations, particularly in the travel and corporate security sectors. A sought-after speaker and advisor, he has contributed to shaping industry standards and best practices, helping businesses navigate complex global threats.
His expertise extends to cybersecurity, operational resilience, and strategic risk management. Bruce was recognized by the Life Safety Alliance (lifesafetyalliance.org) as one of the Top 40 Global Thought Leaders.
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Carolyn Pearson

CEO/Founder

Maiden Voyage

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Carolyn is the CEO and founder of Maiden Voyage. A pioneer in the space of Inclusive Travel Security, Carolyn has received numerous awards for her work cross the globe empowering individual, corporations and travel industry suppliers to ensure that everybody can travel safely, whatever their personal characteristics.
Carolyn is a well-known figure in the security industry, having spent a number of years on the Global Business Travel Association Risk Committee and is regularly featured in the press and conference agendas around the world, always pushing the agenda with her insightful thought-leadership.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Gary Hurst

Founder/CEO

mysa

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

”I am astounded at how much travel buyers are forced to rely on trust rather than evidence, a process somewhat short of the benchmark set by travel risk management standard ISO31030” – Gary Hurst, founder of mysa writing for Business Travel News Europe.
Gary’s philosophy is why rely on trust when evidence can and should be provided. He believes that without evidence of safety and security compliance and procedures, trust is significantly counteracted by risk.
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Jennifer Milton

Founder

Compass Point Assist

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Jennifer Milton, an American living in Germany, is the founder of Compass Point Assist (CPA), a medical and travel assistance company based in Bavaria and established in 2023.
With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and startup sectors, Jennifer believes that leisure travelers need to be more informed about travel hazards and that travel risk management should extend beyond corporates and NGOs. CPA provides travelers with essential information to prevent illnesses and accidents while promoting sustainable travel practices.
Jennifer is passionate about ensuring a safe and responsible travel experience for all.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

John Scott

CEO

Mia Bazo/Voyage Manager

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

John Scott founded Mia Bazo in 2021 to provide frequent travellers — individuals and SMEs — the same level of travel risk management services previously available only to large enterprises.
Mia Bazo shares its core technology with its sister company, Voyage Manager. John founded Voyage Manager in 2010. It is now the most advanced platform for frequent travellers at major corporations, comprising tax compliance, visa and immigration compliance, travel tracking and travel security.
Mia Bazo is John’s third travel technology solution.
John created ShoutSafe in response to the 2004 Asian tsunami. He was in Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit, and he noticed that there was a need for an easy to use system for notifying friends and family about one’s status. He started working on travel software solutions shortly after returning home from his trip.

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Martijn Van der Voort

Consultant Director

AstraNomad

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Martijn is a passionate Travel Technologist with 18 years of expertise, having held key leadership roles at CWT, where he last spearheaded digital booking channel 3rd party product delivery and internal & external strategies.

These efforts drove profitability and seamless integrations across online booking tools, mid/back office, expense & payment technologies. He loves building strong connections with technology and corporate partners. Naturally connecting existing and new relationships drives synergies for collective success.
He is always focused on pushing the boundaries of travel technology and challenging the status quo to elevate products, processes, people, and deliver impactful results.
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Patience Ogunruku

Business Development Manager, EMEA

World Travel Protection

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Patience is a seasoned professional with over 18 years of expertise in consulting, business development, and SaaS solution sales.

Skilled in value-driven sales, she has a proven track record of managing enterprise-level sales cycles and engaging C-suite stakeholders to secure high-value partnerships. With a strong background in crisis management, AI, and digital transformation, Patience helps organisations navigate complex challenges.

Her experience spans Financial Services, Telecom, Utilities, Retail, and Oil & Gas, where she has led strategic initiatives to develop and implement crisis management and digital transformations that have driven growth and innovation in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Sal Szwed

Global Security Manager

US Air Force Special Warfare

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Sal has over 15 years of global experience in travel risk, crisis management, aviation security, and wartime operations across the public and private sectors.
He has spent his professional career training individuals, as well as advising and assisting executive leaders in communications, operational planning, vulnerability assessments and mitigation techniques.
Sal brings a passion for helping travelers and TRM teams to become more capable and resilient through all phases of travel operations.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Shaun Boulter

Global Head of Security Operations and Services

Axa Partners

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

With over 28 years in security and crisis management, Shaun currently serves as Global Head of Security and Operations at AXA Partners, focusing on corporate travel risk management worldwide.
Previously, he was Head of Crisis and Security Management for a Singapore-based risk consultancy, overseeing crisis evacuations and implementing risk plans for multinationals.
In London, Shaun led Security & Risk at Perot Systems, covering Europe and Asia. He also served as a security advisor in Qatar, coordinating with international governments. A former British military counterterrorism specialist, Shaun holds an MSc in Security & Risk Management from Leicester University and is a Fellow of FCiiCM.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Thierry Montrieux

Global Medical Assitance

Operations Consultant

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Thierry has held lead roles in several global medical assistance companies over 4 decades.

He has a wealth of experience in providing medical and travel risk management and is an industry leader in resolving medical support, evacuations/repatriations as well as large-scale crisis situations to successful conclusion.

He has successfully developed the infrastructure and conditions to enable the success of assistance operations functions including training, process development, service quality, recruitment and staff development.

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Kevin Coffey

TRAVEL SAFETY & EVENT RISK AUTHOR | SPEAKER | TRAINER

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Stan Ayscue

Chief Commercial Officer

Compass Point Assist

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

With over 15 years of experience providing specialised security and medical support services in high-risk areas, Stan helps educate organisations in effective ways to safeguard their people and assets in some of the world’s most complex environments.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Darren Kelly

NED & Strategic Advisor

Callida Freemont

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Darren brings extensive experience in crisis management, travel risk and organisational resilience, supporting organisations to prepare for and respond to complex incidents affecting their people, operations, and reputation.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Matt Atkinson

Founder and Managing Director

SureSIM by Utelize

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Working with UK and global enterprises, he enables smarter management of mobile estates, strengthening Travel Risk Management through secure, reliable global connectivity.
By combining multi-carrier eSIM technology, real-time visibility, and integration with platforms like Microsoft Intune, Matt ensures employees stay connected, compliant, and protected wherever they are, giving organisations greater control, resilience and peace of mind.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Sarah Mason

Founder

Orata Communications

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Sarah is a reputation and executive communications adviser, working with organisations and senior leaders to protect and manage reputation during high-pressure situations. She brings extensive experience supporting organisations through complex incidents where employee safety, operational disruption and external scrutiny intersect; combining strategic communications with executive coaching to help leaders respond with clarity and confidence.

Proud to be a TRA Mentor

Tom Richardson

TRM & Risk Intelligence Specialist

Independent Consultant

Supporting the next generation of Travel Risk Management professionals.

Tom is a risk management professional with over seventeen years of international experience across four continents, including complex and high-risk environments. His background spans humanitarian assistance, travel risk and incident management, geopolitical analysis, and technology-enabled risk solutions.
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