July 17, 2025 – The Life Safety Alliance (LSA) has just announced its prestigious list of the 2025 Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety, spotlighting a remarkable group of professionals who are reshaping the industry with innovation, expertise, and integrity.
This isn’t just another industry list. It’s the result of a rigorous, data-driven evaluation that uses LSA’s proprietary algorithm to assess a wide array of leadership metrics — from conference keynotes and educational webinars to social media influence, volunteer contributions, and industry impact.
“Security and life safety are global imperatives,” said an LSA spokesperson. “This year, we cast a wider net — looking at geographic representation, market maturity, and ethical leadership, along with traditional credentials and influence.”
The outcome is a balanced and inclusive representation of thought leaders who are not only innovating but also inspiring the next generation of professionals.
🏆 LSA 2025 Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety
(Alphabetical Order)
• Prof. Obadare Peter Adewale, Digital Encode Limited (Nigeria) 🌍
• Melissa Agnes, Crisis Ready Institute (US)
• Farah Benis, FFA Security Group (UK)
• Garry Bergin, Manguard Plus (Ireland)
• Dave Cohen, Risk 2 Solution (Australia)
• Mike Croll, Buckinghamshire New University (UK)
• Chris Cubbage, MySecurity Media – Space and Earth Partners (Australia) 🌟
• Terry Cutler, Cyology Labs (Canada) 🌟
• Shawnee Delaney, Vaillance Group (US) 🌟
• Nicholas Dynon, Optic Security Group (New Zealand)
• Jane Frankland MBE, KnewStart Limited (UK) 🌟
• Michael Gips, Kroll (US) 🌟
• Alex Goldenberg, Narravance (US)
• Scott Goldfine, Elite Interactive Solutions (US)
• Florian Haacke, Porsche AG (Germany) 🌟
• Yolanda Hamblen, IFPO / The Security Circle Podcast (UK) 🌟
• Kasia Hanson, KFactor Global Security Advisory (US) 🌟
• Mike Hurst CPP® CPOI, IFPO / HJA Consult (UK) 🌟
• Eduardo Jany, News Corp (US)
• Kathy Lavinder, SI Placement (US)
• Kirk MacDowell, MacGuard Security Advisors (US) 🌟
• Taylor May, SVIP (US)
• Tim McCreight, TaleCraft Security Inc. (Canada)
• Bruce McIndoe, McIndoe Risk Advisory (US) 🌟
• Don Morron, HighlandTech (US)
• Fredrik Nilsson, Axis Communications (Sweden)
• Kevin Palacios, HELPS Latam (Ecuador/US) 🌟
• Elizabeth Parks, Parks Associates (US)
• Jon Polly, ProTecht Solutions Partners (US)
• Matthew Porcelli, Harvard Protection Services (US) 🌟
• Paul Sarnese, Secured & Prepared Consulting (US)
• Tyler Schmoker, Donaldson, Inc. / Maritime Support Concepts (US)
• Dr. Gavriel Schneider, Risk 2 Solution / Institute of Presilience (Australia) 🌟
• Gastón Hernán Schulmeister, OAS (Argentina/Spain)
• Jeffrey A. Slotnick CPP PSP, Setracon ESRM (US)
• Confidence Staveley, Cybersafe Foundation (Africa/US) 🌟
• Christopher Stitt, CrisisLead, LLC (US)
• Tino Urbina, Commend, Inc. (US)
• Tim Wenzel, Kroll / The Kindness Games (US) 🌟
• Alfredo Yuncoza, Smart Management C.A. (Venezuela) 🌟
🌟 = Repeat Thought Leader (2024 & 2025)
From cybersecurity champions in Africa and North America to risk leaders in Europe, Australia, and Latin America, this year’s honorees reflect the growing complexity — and interconnectedness — of the life safety and security domains.
The 2025 Thought Leaders are not only solution creators and industry educators, but also community builders, actively contributing to global dialogues on resilience, preparedness, digital transformation, and ethical leadership.
