Upstream Risk Management is a specialist operational risk consultancy that helps you protect your assets and gain competitive advantage by providing human resource.
Why we exist
We are passionate about collaborating with our customers to solve tricky problems and keep operations moving.
What we do
We help turn risk into opportunity by identifying and managing security and operational risks. Through consulting, outsourcing, talent advisory and training services, we offer best-practice support to help you achieve your mission and meet legal duty of care responsibilities.
How we do it
People are at the heart of our risk management philosophy and we pay close attention to values and culture fit. We love getting to know you and your needs before integrating the right people to help you.
services
supporting you throughout the risk management cycle
We specialise in risk management services which help you build an effective, resilient and compliant organisation.
Risk analysis: Identify and assess the threats
threat id and analysis
risk assessment
embedded analysts
due diligence
threat and risk monitoring
Security planning:
Manage the risks
developing security policy
operational procedures
physical security design
business continuity
medical evacuation
Operational support: Implement your plans
embedded advisers
bespoke training
field travel support
training and test exercises
guard force management
Audit and review: Your third line of defence
security audit
document review
compliance assessment
risk assessment review
investigations
Crisis management: Preparation and response
crisis management planning
training and test exercises
response consultants
after action review
investigations
HR support: Finding the right talent
consultancy
contracting
recruitment
change management
interim
why us
a proven track record,
value for money
Being small means we can share our blue chip experience at competitive rates. Your money goes on the service, not our overheads, and we get the satisfaction of providing you with the very best support.
Approach inspired by diverse experience
We have worked with some of the world's largest organisations from multiple sectors including tech, extractives, international
development and humanitarian.
As a result, we are skilled at applying nuanced cross-sectoral best practice to manage a broad range of strategic and operational risks.
what our clients say
"We chose to work with Upstream Risk for the experience of its management team, the quality of its deployed consultants and its responsiveness to the dynamic needs of our organisation.
I have no hesitation in endorsing the company in managing and executing security risk operations.”
CEO,
AAOG plc
"Wow! This guy is a machine. I could not be more pleased or impressed with his enthusiasm and ability. He has fitted into the team really well and I can already see he is going to be a trail blazer.
He is a pleasure to work with and I am super excited about what he will be able to help us achieve."
Regional Security Director,
Tech Giant
"The team at Upstream have consulted for us on a number of security issues. They have always taken the care to understand our organisation and requirements, and provided the right consultant for the job.
I am very happy to unreservedly recommend their risk management consultancy services."
Security Adviser,
European Union
people
experienced, collaborative,
flexible
Our leadership team and network of associates has a diverse range of sectoral, geographical and functional experience. We are passionate about partnering you with the right people.
David Livingston
Founder and CEO
David has spent over 25 years in risk and security, with broad, multi-sectoral experience in Africa, Middle East & Americas. He's done everything from escorting media in war zones to founding one of the UK's premier risk businesses.
Educated in risk management and leadership at the UK's Royal Military Academy, where he won the Sword of Honour. Went on to lead regular and special forces.
Tom Vila
Managing Director
Tom's CV in risk management spans the commercial, not-for-profit and public sectors. Clients benefit from experience as in-house head of security for the British Red Cross and 10 years in global risk management consulting
Professional experience is underpinned by a BA in international relations from King's College London and a formal military education.
