MARCUS CHOW
Singapore
Summary
Accomplished security leader with over 20 years of expertise in high-level security and risk management for organizations and VVIPs, demonstrating a proven track record in ensuring safety through meticulous on-ground security planning and swift threat mitigation. Extensive experience encompasses VIP coverage, event security, and crisis management, complemented by a keen ability to assess and respond to evolving security challenges in real-time. Renowned for reliability, integrity, and commitment to excellence, consistently surpassing expectations in all duties. Trusted leader in the executive protection field, delivering tailored security solutions that ensure peace of mind in both routine and high-risk environments while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Department, AVP (Security Services Department)
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2024 - Current
- Security Management: Managing overall security, risk and crisis for visitors and staffs, oversees the security operations of five hotels, Universal Studio Singapore, SEA Aquarium, Casino and the development of new RWS 2.0 which includes a Waterfront Building, ICON Sea Deck display.
Executive Director, Regional Corporate Security
Goldman Sachs
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Strategic Leadership: Provides oversight of Security, Safety and Crisis response for 2000 staffs. Including assets across four local offices in Southeast Asia Region.
Head of Department (Security)
Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Team Academy)
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Security Leadership: Oversee the operations not limited to all Security functions and events within the academy whilst providing review of Security, Fire, workplace safety and health matters.
Senior Vendor Manager (Security)
Certis Cisco (Vendor Manager for Goldman Sachs)
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Security Leadership: Deputy to Executive Director (Security) to oversee SEA operations, protection of people, assets and reputation. Crisis response and training of security officers.
Assistant Director (Security)
Attorney General’s Chambers
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Safeguarding: Directed security placement and operational measures for protection of chamber staffs, visitors and assets.
Security Manager
Public Utilities Board
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Security Supervision & Operational Management: Managed all security infrastructures and man-guarding protection to safeguard Nationa Water network system.
Operations Officer
Singapore Police Force - Security Command Istana
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Operational Command: Managed Istana operations and crisis response. Including premise security, event planning, man-guarding, liaison with multiple government ministries and foreign dignitaries.
Personal Security Officer
Singapore Police Force – Security Command Executive Protection
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Executive Protection for the following VVIPs:
- Founding Prime Minister – Late Mr Lee Kuan Yew;
- Former Deputy Prime Minister – Mr Wong Kan Seng;
- Israel Ambassador; and
- Visiting foreign dignitaries
Education
Advance Diploma - Coaching
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore01.2022
Master of Social Science - Counselling Psychology
University of South Australia
Singapore01.2008
Skills
- Service Quality Management
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaborations
- Process Master Planning
- Security Risk Assessments
- System Design
- Emergency Response
- Martial Arts (TKD and KM)
- Defensive Driving and Weapon handling
Accomplishments
- Achieved authority approval by completing security submission with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ministry of Home Affairs - National Day Award recipient.
- Testimonials - Minister of Home Affairs and High level VIP.
Certification
Driving license category Class 2A and 3
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Head of Department, AVP (Security Services Department)
Resorts World Sentosa
01.2024 - Current
Executive Director, Regional Corporate Security
Goldman Sachs
09.2022 - 12.2024
Head of Department (Security)
Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Team Academy)
01.2016 - 01.2022
Senior Vendor Manager (Security)
Certis Cisco (Vendor Manager for Goldman Sachs)
01.2016 - 01.2016
Assistant Director (Security)
Attorney General’s Chambers
01.2014 - 01.2016
Security Manager
Public Utilities Board
01.2012 - 01.2014
Operations Officer
Singapore Police Force - Security Command Istana
01.2001 - 01.2012
Personal Security Officer
Singapore Police Force – Security Command Executive Protection
01.1991 - 01.2001
Master of Social Science - Counselling Psychology
University of South Australia
Advance Diploma - Coaching
Singapore University of Social Sciences
WEBSITES & SOCIAL LINKS
www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-chow-366b257b