Success in the Energy Sector for EP | Don Sylvest

Is there a more topical industry than Energy today with prices
and availability at the forefront of global populations? This
week we are delighted to welcome Don Sylvest, former Security
Operations Manager at ExxonMobil to ask:


Why should EP operators start a career in energy?

What types of activism are an increasing concern for
protectors?

What differences should protectors be aware of when comparing
subsets of the energy sector, from upstream to downstream and
from travel risk to transmission?

What evolving threats are facing the energy sector more than
others?

To what extent is insider threat a challenge for today's
protector in the energy sector?



About Don:


Don started his law enforcement career at the age of 19 as a game
warden in south Louisiana. He relocated to Texas in the mid-80s
and entered law enforcement as a patrol officer. 20 plus years
later Don retired as a Lieutenant over criminal investigations.


Don moved to Dallas in 2000 and started a career in corporate
security. In 2003 Don received his CPP certification. In 2005
while working as security manager for a high-net-worth family Don
was approached by ExxonMobil to submit his resume for an
executive protection specialist position for the soon to be
Chairman/CEO of EM. Since 2005 Don has traveled to over 30
countries and all 50 states providing security to senior
executives. Don was also tasked with managing the security driver
training program. He provided hands on management of the program
in numerous high threat countries. During his tenure he also
coordinated security for high profile events to include annual
shareholder meetings, Board committee meetings and major sporting
events. Before retiring from EM Don was responsible for daily
operation management of security at the EM Houston campus. Don
spends his time now consulting with other corporations security
teams on executive protection and other security related matters.


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