London, Friday 8 May 2026 – Close Protection World is pleased to announce that Ken Perry, Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Cosain Consultancy, will be speaking at this year’s Close Protection Conference in London.
After gaining over 10 years of experience serving in the elite British Military unit 1 Para, Ken has spent the last 17 years working in the private sector across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, the USA and Latin America. His career spans work with international media, high-ranking political figures, foreign royalty, NGOs, energy and infrastructure providers, as well as high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Ken’s broad operational background and extensive involvement in supporting clients and businesses has given him a strong understanding of different cultural environments, particularly across the Arabic world and Africa. His key areas of expertise include crisis management, high-risk consultancy, risk assessment, logistical support and training, developed through both military and private sector experience.
Following his work as a Media Safety Advisor, Ken founded Cosain Consultancy and created the first-of-its-kind Media Safety Advisor Course. The course has now trained more than 400 Media Safety Advisors globally and continues to lead the market in preparing professionals to operate safely and effectively in demanding environments.
Presentation Title: Media Safety Advisors Course
Presentation Summary:
The Media Safety Advisors course, created and designed by Ken Perry, is the first of its kind. From decades of experience, the course covers how to work with media and the role of the Media Safety Advisor in all environments, including in high-risk zones. This presentation will cover the importance of the Media Safety Advisor course, its development and its effect on the media industry.
Speaker Biography:
After gaining over 10 years of experience serving in the elite British Military unit, 1 Para, Ken has spent the last 17 years working in the private sector. Operating in diverse environments throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Africa, Asia, the USA, and Latin America.
His intensive experience and involvement in supporting clients and businesses has allowed him to understand nuances in many cultures, especially in the Arabic world and Africa. He has worked across the full spectrum of industry sectors, including international media, high ranking political and foreign royalty luminaries, NGOs, energy, and infrastructure providers as well as high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
His key skills highlight are developing cost effective high production services, which include crisis management, high risk consultancy and risk assessment, and logistical support. He has extensive training experience, honed both in the military and private sector.
Following his work as a Media Safety Advisor, Ken opened up Cosain Consultancy, and created the first of its kind Media Safety Advisor Course. Leading the industry this course has trained over 400 MSAs across the globe. Working with networks around the world, Cosain has led the way in the market for Media Safety.
The 2026 London event will feature:
• Guest speakers
• Presentations
• Exhibitors
• Workshops
• Networking
• Charity raffle
For more information about Cosain Consultancy, visit:
https://www.cosainconsultancy.com
To learn more about the Close Protection World Conference and secure your spot, visit:
https://events.closeprotectionworld.com/homepage/
Join us on Friday 8 May 2026 in London for a day of knowledge, sharing and networking.
About Cosain Consultancy:
Founded by Ken Perry, Cosain Consultancy provides global risk management, crisis response and specialist safety training services to the media, energy, infrastructure and government sectors. Its Media Safety Advisor Course has become the industry standard for preparing professionals to operate safely and effectively in high-risk environments.
Web: www.cosainconsultancy.com
Email: ken.perry@cosainconsultancy.com
Tel: +44 (0) 7859 040 807
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