Steven G. Vickers

Professional Background

Mr. Steven G. Vickers, Steve served as President and Chief Executive Officer of International Risk Ltd. Mr. Vickers was responsible for the strategic direction and overall operations of International Risk. He set up it in the year 2000 as part of a 'Big Four' accounting firm. He subsequently led a management buy-out (MBO). He has over 28 years experience in the investigation, intelligence and risk mitigation field. In the eight years prior to joining International Risk he was the Asia Regional Head of a leading U.S. listed company. He has been Chairman of the Board at International Risk Ltd. He was concurrently the Chairman of an intellectual property firm focused on brand protection in China. He serves as Director of International Risk Ltd. He has conducted numerous sensitive business intelligence projects, major financial investigations, international asset searches and risk assessments. He has often led crisis management teams faced with significant threats to major corporations. He spent 18 years in the Royal Hong Kong Police retiring in the rank of Senior Superintendent. He commanded the Criminal Intelligence Bureau with responsibility for tactical and strategic operations against triad and organised crime groups, risk assessments and the management of kidnapping incidents or product extortion cases. He handled 28 kidnapping incidents ranging from short term, domestic cases, through major international incidents. He speaks fluent Cantonese and has extensive experience in specialist units including the Commercial Crime Bureau and the Police Tactical Unit. He has operated widely in Asia and has lectured on risk mitigation, kidnapping, organised crime and related subjects in the US, Europe and Africa. He is a member of the International Institute of Security.