Professional Overview
Kenny MacDonald KPM, MA (Hons), is a distinguished strategic leader with nearly 30 years of public service and law enforcement experience in Scotland. As a former Assistant Chief Constable for Police Scotland, he has directed major national security operations and led critical security reviews for prominent public institutions.
Today, Kenny partners with corporate boards, local authorities, and venue operators to provide authoritative assurance in public safety, crisis response, and resilience planning. Using his deep expertise in counter-terrorism, he equips organisations to confidently navigate stringent regulatory frameworks—such as Martyn’s Law—ensuring robust operational preparedness and the highest standards of public protection.
Core Expertise
Strategic Incident Command
Operated as a highly qualified Counter Terrorism, Strategic Firearms, Public Order, and CBRN Commander capable of managing risk in dynamic and highly scrutinised environments.
Major Event Resilience
Directed complex security and contingency planning for iconic public gatherings, high-profile royal operations, and international dignitary visits.
Governance & Operational Innovation
Led extensive organisational transformation programmes and multi-agency partnerships to drive innovation and ensure the continuous delivery of critical services.
Notable Achievements
Conducted major reviews of security and protective arrangements at prominent public institutions. Kenny has collaborated directly with government bodies, local authorities, and the Royal Household to strengthen public safety.
Served as the Gold Commander for Operation Unicorn following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. In this role Kenny held overall command responsibility for one of Scotland’s largest and most complex security operations.
Commanded numerous high-risk, nationally significant operations. This included the 2018 visit to Scotland by US President Donald Trump and Edinburgh’s internationally renowned Hogmanay Street Party.