Security magazine recognizes the best in the security industry each year, and this year nominated John Schafer, Director of Security for InterAction, as one of its honorees. Find an excerpt from the article, along with John's accolade, below.
"Each year, Security magazine honors top security executives who positively impact the security industry, their organization, their colleagues and their peers. They change the security landscape for the better. They are nominated by their colleagues and associates, and they are chosen based upon their leadership qualities and the overall positive impact that their security projects, programs or departments have on their shareholders, organizations, colleagues and general public. This year’s Most Influential is organized by nine categories: Corporate Security Practitioners, Information Technology/Cyber Security Practitioners, Non-Government Organization Security, Government Security, Solution Innovators, Security Organizations, Think Tanks/Universities, Cities, Counties, States Security and Defense Industrial Base Security. Congratulations to the Class of 2010 Most Influential People in Security.
Special thanks goes to Bob Hayes, Lynn Mattice and the Security Executive Council staff and Emeritus Faculty, who were our Recognition Project Partners and who provided subject matter expertise and research.
John Schafer,
Director of Security, InterAction
Humanitarian Policy & Practice
"John Schafer is a pioneer in the security of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and his current activities have him frequenting Darfur, Yemen and Haiti implementing the theory that security does not exist until the entire community collaborates in the common cause. Certified by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security as a Field Security Coordinating Officer, Schafer provides coordination for the 190 members of InterAction ... In this position, he facilitates security measures, coordination, information and training for the membership in some of the world’s most dangerous operating environments. Schafer is an acting Council Member of the State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council; and he is the liaison to the United Nations Safety and Security Office. Schafer’s unique blend of experience in private, United Nations and NGO operations sets him apart as one of the foremost authorities in both providing security and crafting policy for those committed to NGO operations. Examples of noteworthy projects and programs he has developed, or helped to develop, are 'Saving Lives Together' a framework of cooperation between the United Nations and NGO, 'NGO Security Risk Assessment Guidance' and 'Security Collaboration Best Practices.'" - Security magazine
