Top Crisis Management Consulting Experts 2025

Tieja MacLaughlin is a sought-after public relations and crisis management consultant for individuals, executives, and brands who are experiencing reputation damage including social media fallout, legal issues, and other sensitive matters that may attract media attention or public scrutiny. Tieja offers a no nonsense real-world approach to traditional crisis communications, and is frequently relied upon as a strategic asset in high-stakes scenarios. Tieja’s background in media and communications, combined with her personal lived experience, has bolstered her natural ability to seamlessly navigate chaos and turn reputational disasters into redemption arcs. www.tiejamaclaughlin.com

An Air Force veteran with a strong background in technical project management. Experience with project planning and execution, program management, and operations management with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and defense industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Technical Support, SharePoint Designer, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Strong support professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.

I’m a security consultant and the founder of North Star Group, where I help individuals, organizations, and communities strengthen their overall safety and preparedness. With over 20 years of experience across military and private-sector security, my work focuses on physical security assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, CPTED principles, workplace violence prevention, and expert witness consulting. I’ve supported clients across a wide range of sectors—including education, government, business, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and houses of worship—by providing practical, real-world guidance rooted in proactive risk management. Whether it’s improving day-to-day security, planning for emergencies, or helping legal teams understand foreseeability and duty of care, I bring a layered and strategic approach to every situation. If you're looking for expert insight on how to build safer environments and reduce risk, I'm always open to contributing. *If any portion of my response is used, I’d appreciate attribution as follows: Daniel Loo, CPP®, PSS, SRMP — Principal Consultant at North Star Group, a Houston-based security and risk management firm.

As a Cybersecurity Auditor operating at the intersection of complex digital infrastructures and human systems, my mission is to build resilience in an increasingly volatile world. With over 20 years of experience in Global MNCs, I’ve realized that protecting a network is only half the battle; the ultimate firewall is the clarity and alignment of the professional mind. ​I am a published author of three works that explore the architecture of security and the science of patterns: ​'The Interview': A deep dive into the technical and psychological nuances of Cybersecurity. ​'Cosmic Catalyst' & 'Beyond Constellations': Research into systemic cycles, predictive analytics, and ancient pattern-recognition frameworks. ​ My methodology is unique. By day, I audit global cybersecurity frameworks for US-based clients. Beyond the code, I am a dedicated researcher of Bio-Energetic Systems and Chronobiological Trends. I have successfully applied these 'multidimensional' patterns to predict global events and organizational shifts with high accuracy—bridging the gap between the measurable and the metaphysical. Through my research I offer high-performance philosophy to fellow cybersecurity professionals. My goal is to help leaders navigate 'zero-day' life challenges with the same precision they apply to their digitalecosystem. ​ I believe the future of leadership belongs to those who can traverse both the logical and the intuitive. I am here to help you audit your path to sovereign success.

Warren Pulley brings 40 years of threat assessment and crisis management expertise across military, law enforcement, diplomatic, corporate, and educational environments. As founder of CrisisWire, he provides professional threat assessment services to organizations throughout Hawaii, Nationally and Internationally. Credentials: BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management) trained - University of Hawaii West Oahu 20+ FEMA certifications (IS-906, IS-907, IS-915, complete ICS/NIMS) Former LAPD Veteran Police Officer (12 years) 6+ years U.S. Embassy Baghdad security operations (zero incidents under daily threat) Former Director of Campus Safety, Chaminade University Former California Private Investigator 7 years U.S. Air Force (nuclear security & paralegal) Published Authority: Author of five books on threat assessment: The Prepared Leader, Threat Assessment Handbook, Campus Under Siege, Locked Down: The Access Control Playbook, and Uniformed Silence. Published researcher with 9+ peer-reviewed papers on threat assessment, workplace violence, and crisis management. Media-Ready Expertise: Available for expert commentary on threat assessment, school safety, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, executive protection, insider threats, and emergency preparedness. Find CrisisWire online at https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire

Shawn is a seasoned lawyer with an entrepreneurial spirit & is experienced working with technology-focused organizations at varying stages, including as General Counsel for an international health tech company. Shawn works closely with clients as a valued & trusted advisor, providing business ready solutions to resolve issues revolving around incident response (breach coach), strategic risk, crisis, data privacy & cybersecurity.Shawn Ford provides strategic risk advisory services that span a comprehensive spectrum, encompassing strategic communications, investigations, due diligence, supply chain analysis, intelligence research & a range of specialized services. He provides guidance on issues related to kidnap, extortion, blackmail & product contamination, rendering invaluable support to High Net Worth Individuals & Families in need of protection & emergency response. He focuses on providing executive-level strategies to plan for, prevent, & respond to crises throughout the pre-, intra-, & post-crisis stages.Shawn values aiding clients to develop & build upon their understanding of strategic risk, compliance, privacy & cyber obligations. As such, he realizes first-hand the challenges that organizations face when trying to balance their compliance obligations while innovating & developing new products & services. Shawn helps companies turn their obligations into opportunities, to build trust & advance their business goals.Shawn assists multinational institutions to understand & operationalize their risk, privacy & cyber requirements. He works closely with the executives, CISOs & legal counsel to create enterprise-wide strategic risk programs, third party risk programs & incident response capabilities. He frequently works with privacy officers to implement their privacy program & to understand their data.As Co-Founder & President of IronGate Protection, Shawn leads the business as it provides executive & close protection, security operations, private investigation, bodyguard, residential security, threat assessment, & international operation management.Shawn states that his mission is “to take a 360° approach to understand your organization’s position & ability to leverage strategic risk, data security, privacy & technology best practices to build brand trust & resiliency.”__The content shared is for general informational purposes only & should not be construed as legal advice.Do not provide confidential information via LinkedIn as it may not be treated as confidential, privileged, or protected.Prior results do not guarantee similar outcome.

𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗘𝗣/𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. I’m a senior 𝗘𝗣/𝗘𝗣𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 with 20+ years across 𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗶𝗹 & 𝗴𝗮𝘀, accountable for 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — from sanctioning and planning through delivery, commissioning, and close-out. I’m trusted where execution discipline has eroded: • Governance is weak • Risk is poorly understood • Schedules drift, costs escalate, and confidence is gone I specialize in 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, embedding 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, and creating the 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 need to deliver predictable outcomes across complex capital programs. Known for → Turning drifting portfolios into controlled performers → Designing governance that sharpens decision-making → Improving risk visibility, commercial outcomes, and financial performance → Leading PMOs through reset, recovery, and stabilization Impact highlights: • Portfolio risk reduction and execution stabilization • Accelerated delivery and shortened cycles • Multimillion-dollar improvements in cash flow, claims recovery, and profitability This isn’t theory. It’s 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲. How I work I operate at the intersection of 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 • 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 • 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, bringing clarity where there’s noise, structure where there’s ambiguity, and control where confidence is lost — without slowing the business. While I take 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, my primary focus is 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 with direct accountability for EP/EPC execution, governance, and outcomes. Current focus • Senior project delivery or execution leadership • Portfolio / PMO leadership • Turnaround and recovery mandates • Consulting engagements requiring execution accountability Focus areas: EPC project delivery • Portfolio governance • PMO leadership • Project turnaround & recovery • Claims & commercial strategy 👉 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://projifi.blog/ 📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: projifiinsights@gmail.com or LinkedIn DM 🤝 Senior leadership opportunities: Open to confidential conversations 👇 Follow for real-world insights on execution discipline, governance, and capital project leadership.

An impassioned Career Transition Coach who spent more than 20 years working in the recruitment industry and now dedicates my focus on helping my clients navigate important career decisions. When it comes to a person’s career, everyone has a unique need or challenge, therefore, I design a bespoke solution around my clients need, applying an approach that maybe a blend of advisor, consultant, coach, and or mentor. I have collaborated with clients across all industries and job levels, from youth to graduates to executive level, providing 1:1 Career Coaching, Outplacement Support and Career Skills Development workshops. My focus is to collaborate with my clients across the following key areas: Discover, develop a plan and guide on how to execute one’s plan, imparting knowledge, providing practical advice and the necessary tools to assist in aligning to the market expectations, making the individual aware of what to expect and how to prepare for the necessary career transition. “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for one person”. This quote resonates firmly within my values, where I strive to make a positive difference everywhere possible. In addition to running Career Management Consultancy, in January 2024 I was appointed as an International Career and Transition Coach for Africa, for IMPACT Group a global coaching firm providing relocation, outplacement and leadership development programmes, where I provide career consulting to relocating spouses as well as cross-cultural and integration/transition coaching for employees and their families.

A pragmatic leader with experience guiding, building, and scaling cybersecurity and privacy programs across sectors. I formerly led the Information Security program for Udemy an EdTech firm. Implemented company-wide cybersecurity and data privacy governance programs for payment organizations, Led service delivery strategy, audits and penetration testing engagements for Consulting organizations and help company stakeholders understand likely business threats and practical methods to minimize risk.

An expert in business reputation management, public communications, and anti-crisis projects. I have 15 years of experience consulting and supporting companies. I work in the following markets: pharmaceuticals, energy, banking and finance, FMCG, construction, government projects, and politics. I'm happy to provide expert commentary on the following topics: reputational factors in various markets, anti-crisis phenomena in reputation management, cognitive warfare in politics and diplomacy, and information and psychological operations. I specialize in the situation in Ukraine during the war. I'm happy to collaborate. Honest journalism will change the world for the better!

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Franco Velasquez is the CEO and founder of HostBreach, a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in external cyber intelligence, attack surface analysis, and intelligence-driven advisory for defense contractors and regulated organizations. His work focuses on understanding how attackers identify, prioritize, and compromise targets using publicly available intelligence, often before traditional security controls detect activity. Franco advises organizations on CMMC readiness, CUI exposure, ransomware risk, and pre-incident threat visibility, helping leaders understand real-world risk beyond checklist compliance. He has experience working with OSINT-based reconnaissance, threat actor behavior analysis, and tabletop attack simulations aligned to observed intrusion patterns. He is frequently consulted on topics including ransomware trends, external exposure management, supply chain risk, and how attackers exploit misconfigurations and unpatched systems. Franco emphasizes practical, intelligence-led decision-making that helps organizations reduce risk before incidents occur.

Behavioral threat assessment and workplace violence prevention expert with 35+ years in public safety, consulting, and criminal justice education.

As a Training Manager at Marriott International, I oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development curriculum for 550+ adult learners at three Renaissance brand hotels. With my doctorate in Organizational Leadership, DEI Certificate, and Life Coach Certification, I have the knowledge, skills, and passion to create engaging and impactful learning experiences that elevate employee and guest satisfaction. In my role, I have been leading monthly educational sessions, training newsletters, career development support, and executive coaching for hotel leadership and managers. I also track and assess the effectiveness of all training and development programs, and manage collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a proven track record of applying data metrics, staff development, and organizational skills to accelerate results and foster an inclusive culture. My goal is to empower staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Marriott International.

I hold a B.S. in Life Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, and my passion for mental wellness took a personal turn after a close loved one faced a suicide crisis. This experience fueled my drive to find practical, impactful solutions for mental wellness that can be integrated into everyday life and business environments. As a Mental Wellness Integration Architect, I specialize in helping businesses incorporate mental wellness strategies into their operations to support clients and employees. My work involves designing and implementing tailored mental wellness frameworks that improve stress management, reduce burnout, and foster resilience—while also generating new revenue streams through product recommendations and wellness conversations. My approach empowers businesses to make a difference without needing prior expertise in mental health, creating long-term impact and profitability.

Nicholas Mukhtar's professional path shifted after he studied the Affordable Care Act while completing a medical program. According to Parks & Recreation Magazine, he decided to "create systems change at the community level and focus on prevention" rather than pursue clinical medicine. This decision led him to found Healthy Detroit in 2013, a nonprofit that transformed Detroit parks into community wellness centers. The organization provided free health screenings, fitness programming, and nutritional education, ultimately earning recognition as the American Public Health Association's National Public Health Organization of the Year in 2017. Mukhtar's academic credentials include a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University (2013) and dual master's degrees in Public Policy and Public Health from Johns Hopkins University (2017), where he was selected as a Bloomberg Fellow. He later founded Healthy Communities, LLC in Washington, D.C., a consulting firm through which he advised policymakers including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and contributed to the White House Office of American Innovation. Mukhtar currently operates Tera Strategies from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, providing management consulting services to CEOs, investors, and business owners. He speaks English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Consultant at Strategyworks, a results-driven digital marketing agency helping startups…

An experience designer and strategist driven by servant leadership. My passion is ensuring humans are considered thoughtfully and wholly throughout any project, as that is the strongest way for any organization to achieve success, let alone greatness. Getting there takes a unique and complex game of 3-D chess. Helping teams and organizations foster innovation by developing the skills and capabilities internally, to strengthen the corporate customer and product experiences to the next stage of possibility.

International legal expert with 15+ years of experience in corporate law, global compliance, and cross-border business recovery. Member of the International Bar Association (IBA), ABPMP International, and SOVNET. Ms. Maksimova is the author of a comprehensive methodical guide on international sanctions and debt recovery, as well as multiple peer-reviewed academic articles on corporate governance, compliance, and global regulatory strategy. Her expertise bridges law and strategy, helping multinational organizations manage regulatory complexity and achieve sustainable recovery.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.