Professional Overview
Mark Payne QPM MBA is a highly distinguished counter-terrorism specialist and strategic leader with over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Following an extensive career with West Midlands Police, he most recently served as the Commander of the Regional Counter Terrorism Unit and currently operates as a Police Commissioner. He provides corporate boards, local authorities, and venue operators with authoritative assurance in navigating complex security landscapes and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks—like Martyn’s Law. By leveraging his profound expertise in national counter-terrorism strategy and multi-agency coordination, he equips clients with robust protective measures to mitigate evolving threats and effectively safeguard the public.
Core Expertise
Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Translates profound expertise in national operations, including the CONTEST strategy, into robust protective frameworks for private sector organisations.
Executive Crisis Leadership
Directs large-scale operations and navigates complex security challenges, drawing on extensive experience as an Assistant Chief Constable and international Police Commissioner.
Major Event Security
Designs and implements comprehensive multi-agency security architectures for high-profile, large-scale international events to ensure public safety.
Notable Achievements
Commanded the West Midlands Regional Counter Terrorism Unit. Here he collaborated with international security partners to oversee critical interventions in terrorist plots.
Led the strategic counter-terrorism response for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Here he successfully secured one of the UK’s largest international sporting events.
Currently serves as the Commissioner of Police for the Royal Montserrat Police Service. He oversees comprehensive island-wide policing and maritime security efforts.