About us
For the past 25 years and counting, CGT has garnered a reputation as the leading security and lifestyle management specialist in the Middle East. We provide tailored solutions that enable high-profile individuals, businesses and organisations to mitigate risks and navigate the Middle East with ease.
We have successfully executed projects for a variety of industrial, corporate, and government agencies operating in the upper echelons of the global industry. Previous clients have hailed from the worlds of oil and gas, energy, construction, and the international media. We have also assisted the World Bank, UN, NGOs, and FCO state departments, among other entities of international repute.
In addition to our comprehensive protection services, CGT has evolved to assist clients who require niche and high-quality lifestyle management solutions that rarely fit the conventional model. We provide a wide range of discrete and holistic options that are guaranteed to enhance any business or leisure trip within the Middle East.
Team
Our leadership team
Colin George Turns
Founder & CEO
CGT’s expertise in security and risk management is underpinned by our founder Colin George Turns’ extensive military and corporate credentials. Living and working in the Middle East for over 20 years has provided Colin with extensive and in-depth knowledge of the various multicultural and complex working environments found in the wider GCC region.
With over 17 years of military experience to his name, Colin is a specialist in anti-terrorism and risk management. He has carried out many crucial assignments in high-risk conflict zones across the globe, including Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan. His military background is backed by a degree in Security Risk Management and he is also a member of the UK Security Institute.
Over and above his military and security experience, Colin has held prestigious roles within the corporate sector. He was formerly the Managing Director of an IT company he co-founded and was appointed to the role of Senior Consultant to a blue-chip oil and gas company in West Africa, among other roles of note. This wealth of corporate experience enables Colin to better cater to top-level executives and ensure their security needs are anticipated with utmost professionalism.
Today, Colin harnesses his vast experience to assist high-profile individuals and organisations travelling to high-risk environments. He has provided training and consultancy to a wide range of clients, including the delivery of Hostile Environment Awareness Training to the UK Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Isabel Tapp
Director of VIP Travel & Lifestyle Services
With over 30 years experience at the luxury end of the travel, event and hospitality industry, Isabel has held senior management positions with some of the world’s more prestigious hospitality and travel brands including Jumeirah Group in Dubai, KUONI and Rocco Forte Hotels in Europe.
Recognised in the PR Week 2020 and 2021 Power Book Middle East as one of the most influential communications professionals in the GCC Region, Isabel’s journey to the top began when she was only 18 working in a luxury 5 star hotel in her native home of Malta.
Following an invitation to join the Senior Management Team of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in Dubai, Isabel has gone on to work alongside some of the world’s most prestigious brands. Trusted for her exquisite tastes and impeccable standards, the passion Isabel brings to each project knows no bounds. With values rooted deeply in quality, attention to detail and personalised service, Isabel and her team work as an extension of the client’s team, ensuring seamless delivery every time.
A recognised expert in global luxury travel and experiences, Isabel’s extensive network of contacts, built up over an accomplished career, provides CGT clients privileged access to a range of luxury travel and lifestyle services, including those once in a lifetime experiences.
our values
We keep our clients safe and their businesses and assets secure by never compromising on safety, trust and ethical practices.
Integrity
Our services are built upon transparency and delivered with the utmost professionalism and discretion. We address and satisfy our clients’ security needs by dedicating our full attention and care to each assignment entrusted to us.
Discretion
We are highly cognisant of reputation management. We provide low-profile and discreet intelligence-led security solutions to maintain our clients’ privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Cultural sensitivity
We aim to bridge the cultural divide and enable respectful interactions within the GCC. Our wealth of knowledge and experience enables us to maintain open, clear, and effective communication across a multitude of cultural practices.
How we work with you
CGT specialises in bespoke solutions designed for you. We treat each assignment as unique.
We first meet with you to obtain a comprehensive understanding of your requirements and objectives. This enables us to draw up a detailed and client-focussed risk management report that takes into consideration your safety and comfort at every juncture. We recommend and implement a wide variety of personalised services, which range from executive protection, event security, and protective transportation to event management, hospitality services, and exclusive leisure activities to enjoy with family or guests.
