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Ersoy Kakaç

Ersoy Kakaç

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT LEADER
Izmir

Summary

Results-driven and battle-tested security professional with over 20 years of military and private sector experience in complex, high-threat regions such as Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan and Nigeria. Recognized for leading cross-functional security teams, managing mobile/static operations, and conducting critical risk assessments. Skilled in close protection, crisis response, SOP development, and stakeholder engagement. Respected for integrity, loyalty, and mission execution under pressure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Security Manager

Vergo Energy
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted risk assessments, crisis management planning, and SOP development.
  • Oversaw site-wide security operations and trained staff on personal safety and emergency protocols.
  • Conducted coordinations meetings with law enforcement authorities.

Security Detail – (Short Term Project)

WSS
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided close protection and threat analysis for UN personnel.
  • Conducted risk assessments, crisis management planning.

Security Manager

Saipem – SCNL
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw site-wide security operations and trained local staff on personal safety and emergency protocols.
  • Delivered briefings in response to regional threats, including kidnapping and insurgency risks.
  • Coordinated with local authorities and military for armed guard post assignments.
  • Project closed due to ISIS-related threats in Kaduna State.

Training Coordinator / Instructor

More Secure Co. Ltd
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Evaluated and mentored security trainers in riot/crowd control procedures.
  • Delivered risk assessment and protection training for RSF high command officers.
  • Led modules on venue security, HEAT, recce operations, and mobile/static protection.

Security Operations Manager

Dreshak Security Group
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Managed inner and outer perimeter security, trained armed guards, and updated SOPs.
  • Briefed international clients on situational awareness and weekly risk updates.

Project Security Team Member (TDY)

DynCorp International / Chemonics USAID
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Provided close protection and threat analysis for USAID personnel.
  • Conducted risk assessments, crisis management planning, and SOP development.

Personnel & Mobile Support Team Senior Member

DynCorp International
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Delivered static/mobile protection for high-value personnel in war zones.
  • Led security reconnaissance, motorcade safety, and tactical transport protocols.

Training Officer & Intelligence/Operations Planner

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Led battalion-wide training coordination, oversaw NCO instruction (including 85 Somali cadets).

Force Protection Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Managed 230 troops across all gate operations; conducted SOP and defense plan updates.

Commando Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Planned and led counter-insurgency missions; supervised operations in asymmetric warfare.

Mechanized Infantry Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Led troops during major operations against PKK in Iraq; completed Advanced Commando and PSD training.

Border Security & Intelligence Officer

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw protection of critical border zones; conducted joint operations with UN forces.

Commando Platoon Leader

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Executed special operations and led platoon-level commando missions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - System Engineering

Kara Harp Okulu (Turkish National Defense Uni.)
Ankara, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Strategic Security Operations (Static & Mobile)

  • Threat & Vulnerability Assessment

  • Close Protection / PSD Operations

  • Emergency & Crisis Management

  • Military Leadership & Tactical Planning

  • Risk Mitigation & Intelligence Analysis

  • Training Program Development

  • SOP Writing & Compliance

  • High-Risk Environment Navigation

Safety and security procedures

CCTV experience

Incident reports

Security screening

Certification

Infantry Officer Course, Advanced Commando Course (equivalent to US Army Ranger), Company Leadership & PSD Training, Border Security & Intelligence Courses, Tactical Motorcade Movement, Personal Security Detail (PSD/CPT), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Armored Vehicle Operations, Crisis Management, Counter-Terrorism & Legal Frameworks, Law of Armed Conflict, Human Trafficking & Protection of Children in Conflict

Military Experience

  • Force Protection Company Commander, HKIA (Kabul Airport), Afghanistan, 11/01/14, 07/01/15, Managed 230 troops across all gate operations; conducted SOP and defense plan updates.
  • Training Officer & Intelligence/Operations Planner, TUR Army, 01/01/11, 12/31/16, Led battalion-wide training coordination, oversaw NCO instruction (including 85 Somali cadets).
  • Commando Company Commander, Eastern Turkey, 01/01/09, 12/31/11, Planned and led counter-insurgency missions; supervised operations in asymmetric warfare.
  • Mechanized Infantry Company Commander, 01/01/06, 12/31/09, Led troops during major operations against PKK in Iraq; completed Advanced Commando and PSD training.
  • Border Security & Intelligence Officer, North Cyprus, 01/01/04, 12/31/06, Oversaw protection of critical border zones; conducted joint operations with UN forces.
  • Commando Platoon Leader, Mountain and Commando Brigade, 01/01/02, 12/31/04, Executed special operations and led platoon-level commando missions.

Timeline

Security Manager

Vergo Energy
03.2023 - Current

Security Detail – (Short Term Project)

WSS
11.2022 - 11.2022

Security Manager

Saipem – SCNL
04.2022 - 05.2022

Training Coordinator / Instructor

More Secure Co. Ltd
09.2019 - 11.2020

Security Operations Manager

Dreshak Security Group
02.2019 - 09.2019

Project Security Team Member (TDY)

DynCorp International / Chemonics USAID
08.2016 - 04.2018

Personnel & Mobile Support Team Senior Member

DynCorp International
02.2016 - 04.2018

Force Protection Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
11.2014 - 07.2015

Training Officer & Intelligence/Operations Planner

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2011 - 01.2016

Commando Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2009 - 01.2011

Mechanized Infantry Company Commander

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2006 - 01.2009

Border Security & Intelligence Officer

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2004 - 01.2006

Commando Platoon Leader

Turkish Armed Forces
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - System Engineering

Kara Harp Okulu (Turkish National Defense Uni.)
04.2001 -
Ersoy KakaçINTERNATIONAL SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT LEADER