The Archer team boasts a critical mix of both senior South Sudanese and international management and security staff, who have been operating collaboratively and effectively delivering security solutions for over 10 years.

This longevity of delivery throughout South Sudan’s formative years provides sincere and assured optics of the local environment within an international context.

JONATHAN SIMPSON i managing director

Jonathan has 15 years of experience in Commercial Security across East and Central Africa with a particular focus on South Sudan. He served in the British Army with operations in Northern Ireland and Afghanistan, before leaving as a Captain in 2006. Since then he has played an integral part in establishing and building organisations across Africa and delivering security services to a range of clients from United Nations, international NGOs, tier one oil & gas companies and multinationals.

jonathan@archerinternational.co.uk

cAMILLA HARRIES I Director

Camilla was part of the team launching Archer International as a startup venture in 2020. With a dynamic blend of expertise in commercial, operational, and financial management, she has been essential to the growth and success to Archer today. Originally from Kenya and educated in London, she holds a BA in Human Geography from King's College, along with a recent MBA from Quantic School of Business. She is currently working towards being a Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®). Camilla boasts a proven track record in the security industry, having navigated complex landscapes in South Sudan, DR Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. Her leadership prowess and multifaceted skill set have been instrumental in Archer's growth and strategic positioning within the market.

camilla@archerinternational.co.uk

JOHN DAVIES I DIRECTOR

JD has worked in South Sudan, DRC, Tanzania, Somalia and Kenya, on the senior executive team of a major regional risk and security company, before launching Archer. In 2017, he was elected to the board of the International Code of Conduct Association for private security service providers (ICoCA) as a Director of the Security Industry Pillar, and chaired the certification committee. He is fully versed in security related certifications including ISO 18788 and PSC.1 and their context within the human rights arena. 

jd@archerinternational.co.uk

DR. MICHAEL GRIEVES I HEAD OF RISK

Mike has been at the forefront of international security operations for over 30 years, inclusive of a military background. Mike leads with Archer’s risk monitoring services, liaising with corporate, law enforcement, government and non-government bodies in line with industry best practices. He is a seasoned intelligence and risk management practitioner, working with clients of all types, including INGOs, Government and corporate organisations.  Clients have included: (USAID) implementing partners, (DFID), British Embassy, (JICA), (GIZ), Department of Defence (DoD) and (BTME)

risk@archerinternational.co.uk

Taban Swaib I OPERATIONS MANAGER

Taban is an accomplished senior security professional with over 10 years of experience within South Sudan, having worked at some of the highest profile client sites including the United Nations Mission. A South Sudanese national, Taban has an innate understanding of the complexities of running security operations across multiple sites. He is skilled in training and development, health and safety, crime prevention, and manpower management.

taban@archerinternational.co.uk