OUR PEOPLE
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Ken Perry
Founder, Owner, and Managing Director of Cosain Consultancy
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.
Madeleine Kelly
Administration Manager
Madeleine Kelly is the COSAIN Administrative Manager. Originally from the United States, she has recently relocated to Ukraine to continue her career and assist Cosain logistics with on-the-ground management.
She has extensive experience with both administrative work and as a freelance conflict journalist. Her notable coverage includes the Hong Kong Extradition protests in 2019, the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, the 2021 January 6th Insurrection at the United States Capital, and most recently the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Caroline Bull
Lead Medical Advisor/Trainer
Caroline Bull is a HCPC registered Paramedic. Serving in the British Army as combat medical technician with operational experience in Afghanistan. Caroline brings 14+ years of industry experience in security, travel risk management, and medical response, to offer a holistic package to suit client needs.
Recently, Caroline has delivered medical training in various regions across Ukraine, to vulnerable communities in front line areas.
Caroline has a special interest in remote and austere medicine, alongside a passion for training and passing on life saving skills.
Tim Allen
Regional EP Lead- MENA
After spending 13 years in the US Army Special Operations. through 5 Deployments to the Midde East including Iraq, Afghanistan and all of the GCC countries Tim began his illustrious career in Executive Protection. Tim moved to Abu Dhabi and lived in the GCC since 2013.
As an Executive Protection Officer, Tim has been working with Cosain Consultancy in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Manama Bahrain. From fast paced Formula 1 appearances, to high flying experimental taxi test flights, Tim has worked through various deployments with VIP clients. Tim and his extensive back ground has allowed top of line service to clients throughout the Middle East.
Nkululeko Zulu
Regional MSA Lead- Africa
With a bachelors in Intelligence and International Relations, Nkululeko is dedicated Security Specialist with vast expertise and extensive experience in the security industry. Acquired through an illustrious career in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, the subsequent dedicated service in Anti-Poaching, and multiple Media Safety roles in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
As the Africa Regional lead, Nkululeko has a broad and vast understanding of various culutural and geographic nuances in the region. Deploying the Cosain across the continent, he has worked as a strong media safety advisor with virus international networks
Dawn Millyard
Intelligence Analyst
With 13 years of service, Dawn honed her skills in a Surveillance and Target Acquisition role within the British Army, mastering the art of gathering and analysing critical intelligence.
In 2009, Dawn transitioned to the private security sector, embarking on a dynamic career path that saw her tackling diverse roles. From covert surveillance alongside UK police forces to providing Executive Protection for Ultra High Net Worth individuals and their families.
Recently extending her expertise to operations room management for a prominent international media news outlet.
Currently, as Cosain’s Intelligence Analyst, Dawn utilises her extensive background to provide up-to-date and accurate intelligence in our rapidly evolving world. This role requires keen analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of geopolitical dynamics, and the ability to assess and respond to emerging threats effectively.
Our Unique Team
Unrivalled in the industry on standby to deploy
Since March 2022 Cosain Consultancy has amassed over 200 fully trained media safety advisors from its unique and market-leading Media Safety Advisors Course
This course was designed by managing director, and founder Ken Perry based on his 15-plus years experience of working with front-line media.
These safety advisors are strategically located across the globe and can be called upon at short notice to support any international news network covering breaking news stories as they unfold.
