Expertise Forged in the Field.

James Blake is a London-based security risk management consultant with field-tested expertise across corporate and humanitarian sectors. After graduating from St Andrews in International Relations and obtaining a distinction from SOAS, he worked with Janusian Security Risk Management, serving clients including Aon, JP Morgan, and Deutsche Bank. Control Risks embedded him into the International Monetary Fund during the Arab Spring and Afghanistan, followed by three years with the International Rescue Committee’s Emergency Unit managing humanitarian access in Syria and Libya. He subsequently worked as associate director with Veracity Worldwide, advising multinational companies on emerging threats. James Blake holds Level Six Security Risk Management Consultancy certification and specialises in crisis management, executive protection, and integrated digital-physical security solutions.

Crisis Readiness: How Business Leaders Can Better Prepare for Tomorrow on Issues from Climate to Cyber.

James Blake’s book, Crisis Readiness: How Business Leaders Can Better Prepare for Tomorrow On Issues from Climate to Cybersecurity, offers a comprehensive guide on risk management for business leaders navigating today’s unpredictable world. The book explores critical challenges including climate change and cybersecurity, providing practical strategies for mitigating risks and building resilience.

James Blake’s authentic writing style and comprehensive approach make this essential reading for anyone interested in crisis preparedness. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, Crisis Readiness equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to adapt, thrive in adversity, and tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crisis events can impact our lives as individuals, but also the way businesses operate, and the world has changed immeasurably because of its emergence. As such, a critical review of corporate crisis management thinking was needed and with Crisis Readiness, James Blake encourages readers to do just that, and then takes us on the journey through key considerations of that process. It’s a fantastic read, full of relevant examples that leaders in risk management could benefit from reading. With the scale of the climate crisis unfolding day-by-day and the unprecedented impacts it will cause, this book could not be more timely.”

James Morris, Head of Security Services EMEA, AON

“Just as the pandemic defied our imagination, the impacts of climate change have been hard to fathom – until now. James Blake draws on his keen understanding of risk management to offer a compelling call to action to manage the operational risks of climate change, engage the community in solutions and steer business strategies to embrace the unimaginable. Blake shines a light on the possibilities for a more resilient world.”

Lori Collins, CEO, Collins Climate Consulting

The AI Security Imperative: A Leader’s Guide to Managing Emerging Risks.

Drawing from fifteen years of crisis management—from terrorist attacks in Kabul to a coup in Egypt—security expert James Blake reveals how AI is reshaping the security threat landscape.

The threats are immediate: AI-powered cyber attacks, deepfake disinformation targeting executives, bio-lab vulnerabilities, and nuclear facilities at risk from AI-driven sabotage.

Blake provides a practical roadmap for building organizational resilience, including restructuring security teams, developing AI-aware crisis protocols, and creating cross-functional expertise.

Organizations that thrived during COVID had prepared for disruption. Companies that will survive the AI crisis are acting now, not waiting for catastrophe.

Written for CEOs, risk managers, and security professionals, The AI Security Imperative transforms abstract AI risks into actionable intelligence. The price of unpreparedness is survival itself.

Integrated Security for a Connected World.

Cross-sector expertise from corporate, governmental, and humanitarian environments delivers integrated security solutions addressing converging digital and physical threats while building lasting organizational resilience and capabilities.

A Modern Approach to Security Risk Management

What distinguishes James Blake’s approach is his understanding that today’s security challenges cannot be addressed with yesterday’s solutions. He recognises that digital and physical security risks increasingly converge—a sophisticated cyber attack can have immediate physical consequences, while physical incidents can trigger reputational crises that unfold across digital platforms.

His field experience across corporate, governmental, and humanitarian sectors provides a unique perspective on how different types of organisations approach security challenges. This cross-sector expertise enables him to identify innovative solutions and apply lessons learned from one environment to another, always tailored to the specific risk tolerance, operational requirements, and resource constraints of each client.

Commitment to Excellence

Through Next Generation Risk Management LTD, James Blake brings this extensive experience to bear for organisations seeking to understand and mitigate contemporary security risks. Whether advising on executive protection strategies that go far beyond traditional close protection models, conducting comprehensive security audits that identify vulnerabilities across digital and physical domains, or designing crisis management frameworks that enable rapid, effective response, his approach is always grounded in real-world experience and practical application.

His commitment extends beyond immediate security solutions to building organisational resilience—helping clients develop the internal capabilities, processes, and culture necessary to identify emerging threats, adapt to changing circumstances, and maintain business continuity in an unpredictable world.

Strengthen Your Security Posture Today.

Discover how field-tested expertise can strengthen your organisation’s security posture. Contact Next Generation Risk Management to discuss your security risk management requirements and explore tailored solutions for your specific operational context.