Control Risks Appoints Chris Holt Global Head of Advisory and Risk Consulting
Global strategic intelligence and security firm Control Risks has appointed Chris Holt MBE as its new Global Head of Advisory and Risk Consulting. Holt will lead an international team focused on organizational preparedness for critical events.
London – Control Risks, a global strategic intelligence and security firm, announced on October 15, 2026, the appointment of Chris Holt MBE as its Global Head of Advisory and Risk Consulting.
In his new capacity, Holt will oversee an international team dedicated to assisting organizations in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from critical incidents that pose risks to their personnel, assets, operations, reputation, and corporate value.
Holt brings over twenty years of experience advising multinational corporations, governments, and insurers on crisis management, resilience, security, and organizational risk. His prior career included service as a British Army Officer in specialist roles, including overseas operations.
"Chris joins us with a unique blend of advisory leadership, commercial acumen, and operational expertise," stated Jackie Day, Managing Partner, Global Security at Control Risks. Holt previously founded and led a specialist Lloyd's of London insurance broker and advisory firm.