EXECUTIVE PROTECTION and PERSONAL SECURITY TRAINING
Discreet, high-impact safety consultancy for business leaders
Streetwise Defence provides executive protection and personal security training for senior leaders, directors, and C-suite professionals.
In a world of growing personal security risks - from targeted crime and protest activity to online exposure and international travel threats - we help executives stay calm, confident, and in control.
Led by Dene Josham, former Royal Marine and private security specialist to global CEOs, government and A-list clients, our bespoke consultancy blends elite protection expertise with practical, real-world application.
Why Executive Protection Matters
Senior leaders operate in a world of constant visibility and increasing unpredictability.
From corporate espionage and targeted street crime to online harassment and protest activity, the personal safety of executives is now a strategic business concern - not just a private one.
Streetwise Defence works with organisations across the UK and internationally to deliver executive protection training and private security consultancy that reduces risk and builds resilience.
Our programmes focus on:
Threat awareness and prevention – recognising behavioural cues before a situation escalates
Travel and accommodation security – staying safe in transit, hotels, and high-risk regions
Digital footprint awareness – reducing exposure through online habits and media coverage
Crisis composure – managing adrenaline, decision-making, and communication under stress
Discreet physical self-protection – practical techniques that prioritise escape and control
The result is a calmer, more confident leadership team — equipped to protect themselves and their reputation wherever they go.
Led by Executive Protection Expert Dene Josham
Dene Josham is an executive protection specialist and international private security consultant with over 30 years of frontline experience safeguarding high-profile clients, corporate leaders, and dignitaries worldwide.
After beginning his career in the Royal Marines, a life-changing accident ended his military path but set him on a new one.
Dene went on to become one of the UK’s most trusted professionals in close protection and risk consultancy, working across some of the world’s most volatile regions.
Dene on the right pictured with Russell Crowe. He was his personal bodyguard for over 15 years.
His career highlights include:
Escorting the CEO of British Gas into Tunisia just two days after the revolution, ensuring critical power infrastructure could continue operating during civil unrest.
Training the Libyan Government’s close protection team following the regime change - strengthening national security capabilities.
Delivering executive protection and private security consultancy across Iraq, Tunisia, Libya, and Nigeria.
Providing personal protection for A-list clients and global business leaders, including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe.
Dene’s experience combines the precision of elite protection work with a deep understanding of human behaviour and threat dynamics.
His trauma-aware, calm, and practical approach makes complex safety principles accessible to senior leaders — without fear or jargon.
Our Approach
Every executive faces risk - but not every solution fits the realities of leadership.
At Streetwise Defence, we don’t deliver standard courses. We work as trusted advisors, providing discreet, intelligence-led protection training and consultancy that fits seamlessly into executive life.
Our methodology combines:
Strategic risk insight - understanding how exposure happens across travel, public, and digital environments.
Human performance and composure - teaching leaders to think clearly and act decisively under stress.
Practical protection skills - simple, discreet tactics drawn from real-world private security operations.
Trauma-aware delivery - designed to build confidence, not fear.
Sessions are bespoke, delivered one-to-one or within small executive groups, either on-site or at secure venues in the UK or overseas.
Every engagement is handled with absolute confidentiality and tailored to your operational context - ensuring relevance, credibility, and measurable impact.
The Outcomes
Our work helps senior leaders operate with greater awareness, composure, and control - wherever their role takes them.
Drawing on three decades of frontline security experience and trauma-aware training delivery, we translate real-world protection principles into practical, relevant strategies for business life.
After working with Streetwise Defence, executives typically gain:
Sharper situational awareness - recognising risk earlier and responding with confidence.
Improved composure under pressure - the ability to stay clear-headed in challenging situations.
Safer travel and public presence - practical tools for events, hotels, and high-profile environments.
Stronger personal and organisational resilience - creating a culture where safety supports performance.
Our aim isn’t to make people defensive - it’s to help leaders move through the world with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Ready to Strengthen Your Executive Safety Strategy?
Let’s start with a private, no-obligation conversation about your organisation’s needs.
We’ll explore your current exposure, objectives, and how a tailored executive protection approach can help your leaders feel safer and operate with greater confidence.