Global Business Risk & Security Executive

Board-level Enterprise Risk & Operational Security Executive with 30+ years of domestic and international leadership across healthcare, critical infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy, defense, technology, and multinational organizations spanning 13 industries.

● Gig Harbor, WA 98332☎ 253 670 2410
Enterprise Risk Management
Operational & Enterprise Security
Crisis & Emergency Management
Business Continuity & Resilience
Critical Infrastructure & AI Data Center Security
30+Years of Leadership
13Industries Served
GLOBALDomestic & International
INTERIMExecutive Leadership
TRANSFORMATIONSecurity as a Business Enabler

Core Executive Competencies

  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Enterprise Security
  • Operational Security
  • Corporate & Physical Security
  • Healthcare Security
  • Interim Executive Leadership
  • Executive Consulting
  • Crisis & Emergency Management
  • Business Continuity
  • Organizational Resilience
  • Corporate Investigations
  • Executive Protection
  • Workplace Violence Prevention
  • Threat Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • AI & Data Center Security
  • Governance & Board Reporting

Selected Engagements

Professional Experience — Highlights

Managing Director | Executive Consultant | Interim Executive Leader

Michael D Ness, Business Risk Consulting | United States | 2005 – Present

Founder and executive advisor delivering enterprise risk transformation and resilience strategy across healthcare systems, multinational corporations, and critical infrastructure initiatives.

Systems Director Security — Interim Executive

Bronson Healthcare | Michigan | Jan 2024 – Sep 2024

Conducted enterprise security assessment and operational restructuring while improving executive transparency into system-wide risk exposure.

Director Security & Emergency Preparedness

MultiCare Health Systems | Washington | 2017 – 2019

Directed enterprise security, investigations, and emergency management. Launched an operational healthcare K9 program achieving a 30% reduction in workplace assaults.

Director Business Continuity

Virginia Mason | Seattle, Washington | 2012 – 2016

Designed enterprise-wide resilience strategy supporting uninterrupted clinical operations and regulatory readiness.

MDN

Introduction

I am an Enterprise Risk and Operational Security Executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, critical infrastructure, technology, defense, energy, and multinational organizations.

I am currently pursuing Senior Director, Vice President, Chief-level, Interim Executive, and Executive Advisory opportunities where I can contribute immediately to organizations seeking experienced leadership in enterprise operations, security, resilience, investigations, executive protection, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure.

Respectfully,
Michael D. Ness

(253) 670-2410

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