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Grand ISS Names Chris Ryan MM to Lead International Special
Operations
Former British SAS hero and number one bestselling
author brings unique mix of experience, innovation and insight to
forge the company's strategic security vision. St. Petersburg, FL
- 29 December 2006: Grand ISS, a global provider of security, risk
management and investigative solutions, today announced that Chris
Ryan MM joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief
Security Officer for International Special Operations effective
December 1, 2006. Mr. Ryan, an ex-SAS renowned trooper, will play a
key role as security and intelligence specialist formulating the
company's global solutions; his operational focus will be on highly
challenging security and protection assignments worldwide, with
particular emphasis on volatile and high risk regions.
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"We're thrilled to welcome such a seasoned military professional
and legendary hero to our executive team," said Ralph V. Frasca,
Jr., Grand ISS' CEO. "Chris' accomplishments with the distinguished
SAS Regiment have not only earned him the Military Medal, but are
indicators of his extensive expertise and exceptional leadership
capacity." In recounting Mr. Ryan's daring escape from Iraq during
the first Gulf War, Mr. Frasca noted the congratulatory quote "You
personally made SAS history," made by General Norman Schwarzkoff in
response to Ryan's historic feat. Mr. Ryan was part of an eight-team
member BRAVO TWO ZERO mission in which three of his colleagues were
killed and four were captured and tortured. Her Royal Highness Queen
Elizabeth II awarded him the Military Medal to credit him for what
was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. "These
accolades give well-deserved recognition to Chris," conti nued Mr.
Frasca, "and are a testament to the best-in-class standards
consistent with the Grand ISS team of world-class professionals
dedicated to providing excellence in security and investigative
services worldwide."
Some of the other significant accomplishments
highlighting Mr. Ryan's broad range of experience include his
participation in both overt and covert operations, acting as sniper
team commander of the "Special Projects" anti-terrorist team, and
responsibility for the selection and training of SAS recruits.
Following his famed service in the SAS, which he left in 1994, Mr.
Ryan went on to become a respected and recognized author with
several number one bestselling books including The One That Got
Away, which depicts his own account of the Iraq escape. He wrote two
other non-fiction thrillers, eleven novels, and twelve adventures
for younger readers, the ALPHA FORCE series, which has also proven
very successful. Mr. Ryan appears regularly on television with
series such as HUNTING CHRIS RYAN, PUSHED TO THE LIMIT (toughest
families), TERROR ALERT (Sky TV, 2004) and HOW NOT TO DIE (Sky,
2005).
"Today's sophisticated security threats require more than
conventional solutions, which is why we enthusiastically welcome
Chris," said Mr. Frasca. "We believe his extraordinary track record,
dynamic reputation, and innovative influence fortifies our position
as an emerging international company providing complex multicultural
security solutions ? expertly designed to safeguard the global
environment. It's a remarkable challenge for a remarkable man."
About GRAND ISS
Grand ISS is an
employee-owned, full service global provider of risk mitigation,
security and investigative solutions. The company services
commercial, private and government entities; and specializes in
highly challenging protection assignments ? including
counterterrorism operations ? around the world. Grand ISS assembles
experienced professionals in every security and investigative niche,
forensic experts, and sta te-of-the-art technologies for the primary
purposes of reducing exposure to risk, and maximizing successful
resolution of investigation and litigation matters. Additionally,
the company maintains strategic relationships with a number of best
of breed organizations operating internationally to maximize its
service portfolio capabilities, multiply effectiveness, improve
marketing efforts, and drive growth initiatives in public and
private entities in diverse industries. Grand ISS is collocated in
St. Petersburg, Florida and Swindon, England. For more information,
call +(1) 727.797.6545 or visit online at www.grandiss.com
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