Craig Coleman has more than 30 years experience working in high and extreme risk environments around the world in conflict, post conflict, disaster, development and remote situations. Craig has been involved in operational risk management, crisis response, human resource management, development and reconstruction during service in the Australian Army as a bomb disposal technician and combat engineer and as a business innovator focussing on providing people and capability to operations in Australia and overseas.

Craig is a specialist in identifying and managing operational risk and has a proven record of achieving success where others have previously failed or in projects others will not attempt because of the risk profile. From leading a large scale evacuation of Cambodians and the expatriate community from North-western Cambodia during heavy fighting, to providing operational risk management and implementation strategies to donors and reconstruction organisations in Afghanistan, financial companies with assets in volatile regions and mining companies operating in Australia and around the world. Craig's clients have included governments, mining and construction companies, development organisations, military forces and the United Nations.

Craig has a particular strength in adapting to the environment where he works and this includes understanding issues of ethnicity, religion, culture and tribal systems. This knowledge is used when developing sustainable operations which incorporate local communities into project planning and decision making.

Craig's successful business strategies, approach to operational risk management and personal philosophy have led to his advice being sought by political and industry leaders and to speaking and presenting opportunities in Australian and overseas to Defence, government departments, influential think-tanks and industry organisations.  Additionally, Craig regularly provides expert commentary to the media.

Craig's leadership, dedication and experience have been recognised through the awards of  the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Conspicuous Service Medal.

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Paul Stanton has more than 25 years experience working in crisis and emergency management projects in Africa, the Middle East, the Pacific Region, and at home in Australia. He has a comprehensive background in operational risk management, crisis and emergency management, business continuity management, training and assessment, investigations (ICAM) and security management. Paul has extensive experience in the delivery of crisis and emergency management planning, training, testing and reporting in the resource sector in Australia and overseas.

Paul has led teams on projects for a broad range of clients including Queensland Gas Company, BMA, BHP Illawarra Coal, Rio Tinto, Chalice Gold, Xstrata Copper, Incitec Pivot, Solomon Gold, St John of God Hospital and AusAID. An extensive range of project experience includes small site-based emergency response drills, to multi-layered incident, emergency and crisis management team exercises involving people and assets from across the world. Paul has supported numerous sites and business units during incidents that have threatened people, assets, operations and reputation including accidents, industrial issues, protest action, security threats and natural disasters.

Paul served for 23 years with the Australian Army, serving with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps where he gained valuable experience in small and large team operations including the planning and conduct of international deployments, sub-unit command and battalion level operations planning.  Working alongside people in SE Asia, the Middle-East, Africa and the Pacific has provided Paul with valuable experience and skills in living and working with other nationalities.