Armoured Vehicles - CAV Forum - An Industry Conversation with Julie Cabus, Managing Director of ESRM (Enterprise Security Risk Management) at Kroll

Our latest CAV Forum Industry Conversation is now live on YouTube!

Julie is the Managing Director of ESRM (Enterprise Security Risk Management) at Kroll, a leading global risk and financial advisory firm.

Julie spent more than 20 years as a Foreign Service Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, holding a number of leadership and security management positions around the world.

In this conversation, we discuss the intricacies of managing armoured vehicle programs within the context of diplomatic security. Julie shares her extensive experience in the Department of State and her transition to the private sector, emphasising the importance of policy, process, and training in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of armoured vehicles. They explore the challenges of balancing comfort and security, the significance of continuous training, and the complexities of supply chain management. The discussion also touches on the differences between factory and aftermarket armoured vehicles, the role of data and analytics in program management, and the potential impact of AI on the industry.

Takeaways

Julie Cabus has over 26 years of experience in diplomatic security.

The armoured vehicle program is crucial for ensuring safety in high-risk environments.

Balancing comfort and security in armoured vehicles is a significant challenge.

Continuous training for drivers and occupants is essential for safety.

Supply chain issues can significantly impact the availability of armoured vehicles.

There are pros and cons to both factory and aftermarket armoured vehicles.

Data and analytics are vital for effective program management.

The successes of armoured vehicle programs often outweigh the failures.

AI may assist in quality assurance but cannot replace human expertise.

The future of armoured vehicles will require innovative design and adaptability.

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Civilian Armoured Vehicles - Driving Improved Effectiveness and Efficiency through the Discipline of Program Management

As part of the 4th Annual CAV Forum, Dorian gave a detailed explanation and practical demonstration of a well-structured Program Management approach that can significantly

improve the coordination and management of civilian armoured vehicles leading to real cost savings and improved fleet performance.

Key aspects include integrated planning and coordination across all stakeholders and primary operational areas such as procurement, through life support, training and disposal,

lifecycle management and data driven performance efficiencies.

Dorian Serfontein, Director of Fennek Group, is a former army officer and consultant with significant experience in end-to-end capability management for large fleets with global significance. He will outline the key aspects of how a well thought out and implemented program management approach can be utilised by NGOs and governments so as vastly improve the effectiveness, efficiency and costs involved in operating civilian armoured vehicles

The recording can be accessed by clicking onto the graphic below.

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Armoured Vehicles - CAV Forum - An Industry Conversation with Henrik Schepler, Managing Director at Carl Friederichs GmbH

Our recent CAV Forum Industry Conversation is now live on YouTube!

Henrik is the Managing Director of Carl Friederichs, a 185 year old uparmouring and vehicle modification company based in Frankfurt Germany.

In this conversation, Henrik spoke about the history of the company going back to 1840 and the rebuilding of the company after 1945. We spoke of the challenges of manufacturing and through life support for civilian armoured vehicles, the importance of customer collaboration, and the various materials used in the production of the vehicles.

We also discussed the reality that electric vehicles will bring their own challenges in the years ahead. Finally, we also spoke about the independent testing and certification of vehicles and particularly the issues as they relate to using different transparent glass suppliers, and also when these suppliers then change their manufacturing processes.

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CAV Forum Industry Conversation with Henrik Schepler