Stuart Benson
Senior Director, Service Delivery
Stuart Benson is Senior Director, Service Delivery, having joined RHEA in 2021 following RHEA’s acquisition of the Canadian security consultancy Security Through Safe Design. He has over 20 years of experience in the security field and has gained a detailed understanding and knowledge of a wide breadth of security measures including security operations, personnel and event security, emergency management and preparedness, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and project management.
Prior to joining Security Through Safe Design, Stuart served as a police officer in one of the UK’s largest police services and then as the Manager of Corporate Security for one of Canada’s major municipalities.
During his career, Stuart has been recognized for his commitment to the security industry and received several awards such as Crime Prevention Ottawa – Community Safety Award, Security Director News – Top 20 under 40, and the City Managers Award for Excellence.
Stuart has an Executive Diploma in Municipal Management and is certified in Emergency Management to IMS Level 300 and Crime Prevention Through Environment Design, Level 2. Stuart is an active member of ASIS International, and is the past Vice-Chairperson of ASIS International, Chapter 140 – Ottawa.