Gilad Solnik, M.Sc., CPP, PSP
Leadership Track
Director of Worldwide Operations Security (WWOS), Amazon
Since 2023 the Director of Global Security Operations, at Amazon.
With more than 40 years of international operational, command and senior leadership positions in the military, government and various private sector industries including Logistics, Hi-tech and security services. Holding senior leadership roles in international security organizations and associations (ASIS, TAPA, IFPO) aiming to shape the future of security industry through knowledge sharing and cooperation between the private sector, law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
Gilad is a diversity champion, promoting awareness and education around unconscious bias, systemic barriers, and the benefits of diverse teams. He is also a technology innovator who leverages interdisciplinary approaches to tackle technological challenges; pioneering the use of cutting- edge technologies to solve complex problems in novel ways.
He is passionate about Security Concepts & Methodologies Development through designing robust cybersecurity frameworks, protocols, and best practices and;
educating stakeholders on security fundamentals and fostering a culture of security awareness.
Lastly, Gilad has a tracked record of coaching and training numerous security professionals towards certifications in the most reputable security education and certification programs which include:
• Member of the European Board of Directors - ASIS International (current).
• Led the Freight "CounterAct" project (Cluster of User Networks in Transport and Energy Relating to Anti-terrorist Activities - European Commission PF6, 2008-2009)
• Guest lecturer on supply chain security and resilience at MBA courses at universities HEC-EPFL Lausanne, LCL-UNIL Luxembourg, Ruppin Academic Center Israel.
• Speaker at UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) conferences on transport and cargo security at the UN office in Geneva (2009-2010).
• Awarded the ASIS Certification board organization award of merit 2020
• Awarded the ASIS Germany Chapter Trophy for promoting young security professionals 2017.
Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?
With more than 40 years of international operational, command and senior leadership positions in the military, government and various private sector industries including Logistics, Hi-tech and security services. Holding senior leadership roles in international security organizations and associations (ASIS, TAPA, IFPO) aiming to shape the future of security industry through knowledge sharing and cooperation between the private sector, law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
Gilad is a diversity champion, promoting awareness and education around unconscious bias, systemic barriers, and the benefits of diverse teams. He is also a technology innovator who leverages interdisciplinary approaches to tackle technological challenges; pioneering the use of cutting- edge technologies to solve complex problems in novel ways.
He is passionate about Security Concepts & Methodologies Development through designing robust cybersecurity frameworks, protocols, and best practices and;
educating stakeholders on security fundamentals and fostering a culture of security awareness.
Lastly, Gilad has a tracked record of coaching and training numerous security professionals towards certifications in the most reputable security education and certification programs which include:
• Member of the European Board of Directors - ASIS International (current).
• Led the Freight "CounterAct" project (Cluster of User Networks in Transport and Energy Relating to Anti-terrorist Activities - European Commission PF6, 2008-2009)
• Guest lecturer on supply chain security and resilience at MBA courses at universities HEC-EPFL Lausanne, LCL-UNIL Luxembourg, Ruppin Academic Center Israel.
• Speaker at UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) conferences on transport and cargo security at the UN office in Geneva (2009-2010).
• Awarded the ASIS Certification board organization award of merit 2020
• Awarded the ASIS Germany Chapter Trophy for promoting young security professionals 2017.
Session: From New Hire to Promotion, How Do You Build a Highly Skilled Security Management Team?