Episode #019 – Steve McGrath – Managing Risk at Wembley Stadium

Steve is the Head of Security for Wembley National Stadium, responsible for security strategy, policy, crisis management and asset protection. Prior to this he had a distinguished career in counter terrorism policing as a Regional Protect & Prepare lead and with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. As Head of NaCTSO Information Capability & Engagement, Steve was responsible for ACT e-learning, the ACT app and engagement with Lead Government Departments and UK Businesses. Formerly chair of the CT Business Information Exchange (CTBIE), Steve worked closely with UK businesses to provide input into NaCTSO’s products and guidance. He was the project lead to create ProtectUK and with the Head of NaCTSO developed the Protect & Prepare National Strategic and Tactical Security Co-ordinator roles to lead the Protect & Prepare response following terror attacks in the UK. He is a Fellow of the Security Institute and Co-Chair of their Counter Terrorism Special Interest Group, a member of the OSAC UK Steering Committee and International Security Expo Advisory Group.

In this episode, we explore Steve’s distinguished career in counter terrorism policing, the evolving nature of terrorism threat in the UK, the many facets of protecting an iconic site like Wembley, as well as Steve’s own top tips for businesses seeking to mitigate terrorism threat.

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Episode #018 – The Current State of Islamist Terrorism

This month, Threat Analysts Oliver Hair and Lucy Hagger sit down to discuss their latest research into the current state of Islamist terrorism in the UK. Lucy and Oliver explore a range of topics including how to define Islamist terrorism, the current capability of organised overseas Islamist terrorist groups, as well as the potential impact of crises throughout the Middle East on the threat posed by Islamist terrorism.

Oliver is also joined by Dr. Antonio Giustozzi, Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). As well as providing expert commentary for Pool Re’s latest deep dive report, RUSI have helped Pool Re review their findings and enhance the final analysis.

The full report can be found here: Terrorism Threat Publications - Pool Reinsurance

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Episode #017 – Mary Harper – Three Decades on the Frontlines of Extremism in Africa

Mary Harper is a journalist, author, and expert on the Horn of Africa. Mary was until recently the BBC’s Africa Editor. She now works with the United Nations and continues to report on Africa. Mary has reported extensively on the Somali Islamist movement, Al Shabaab, and other insurgent groups on the continent. She is the author of the books Getting Somalia Wrong: Faith, War and Hope in a Shattered State and Everything You have Told Me is True: The Many Faces of Al Shabaab.

In this episode, we explore what life is like under Al Shabaab in Somalia, how terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts have evolved throughout Africa, and what this all means for the UK.

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Disclaimer: The views or statements expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Pool Re employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Pool Re.