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Arthur (Art) Lindsay

Woodland Hills

Summary

Results-oriented global security executive with 30+ years of experience leading cross-sector security operations across corporate, healthcare, tech, media, and law enforcement environments. Proven ability to design and scale safety-first cultures, oversee enterprise threat management, and implement physical and digital security infrastructure globally. Adept at integrating emergency preparedness, executive protection, crisis response, GSOC, and regulatory compliance across 14+ international locations. Trusted by executive leadership to stabilize risk, build accountable teams, and lead with integrity.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Area Security Leader

Kaiser Permanente

01.2024 - Current

Lead enterprise-wide physical security strategy across 3 major service areas (Woodland Hills, Panorama City, Antelope Valley), impacting 10,000+ staff and patients.
Direct a $50M+ annual security budget, managing vendor contracts, compliance, infrastructure upgrades, and executive oversight.
Spearheaded launch of the Armed Protection Officer and Healthcare Protection Officer Programs, improving rapid response readiness across 60+ Medical Office Buildings.
Embedded behavioral threat management triage protocols in collaboration with Legal, HR, and Clinical leadership.
Recognized for transformational impact in 2024 Executive Evaluation.

Senior Executive Protection Manager

Circle Internet Group Inc

01.2023 - 01.2024

Managed $1.2M global protection program for executives and board members across 10+ international jurisdictions.
Delivered threat briefings, advance security planning, and residential security upgrades.
Oversaw TSCM operations and managed the implementation of emergency communication platforms in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Partnered with legal, GRC, and facilities to design protective protocols aligned with international risk tolerance and compliance expectations.
Supported pre-market IPO readiness for executive protection contingencies.

Head of Corporate Security

Sirius XM Radio

01.2020 - 01.2023

Directed enterprise security and live event protection across 13 global offices (U.S., UK, Poland, Romania).
Built and managed the Global Operations Center (GOC) for real-time monitoring, duty-of-care, and threat intelligence.
Oversaw 200+ events annually; developed protocols for celebrity, guest, and executive protection.
Conducted and managed internal investigations, threat inquiries, and behavioral assessments.
Reduced incident response time by 40% through access control upgrades and standardized reporting tools.
Partnered with Global Facilities, Real Estate Strategy, IT, Legal, People Solutions, and other cross-functional teams to ensure holistic planning and implementation.

Director of Security

ViacomCBS Streaming (CBS Interactive)

01.2018 - 01.2019

Oversaw corporate security operations across 20+ locations nationwide, including high-profile studio, production, and broadcast environments.
Led executive protection operations for on-air talent, celebrities, and executives; coordinated advance site planning and protective logistics.
Conducted internal investigations into policy violations, insider threats, and safety breaches in partnership with Legal and HR.
Directed access control, workplace safety programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives across geographically distributed teams.
The position was eliminated during the Viacom merger.

Global Director of Security & Investigations

BuzzFeed

01.2016 - 01.2018

Built global threat intelligence programs, GSOC functions, and travel safety protocols.
Delivered executive and staff security briefings and field safety coordination for conflict reporting zones.
Collaborated with editorial, legal, and HR teams on incident response strategy, privacy, and cyber-physical threat coordination.
Reduced global incident rates by 40% through proactive alignment and executive engagement.
Led journalism, celebrity, and executive protection programs, along with global security strategy across 24 offices.

Law Enforcement Officer

Clark County District Attorney’s Office

01.2013 - 01.2016

Managed day-to-day security operations at the Child Support Center of Southern Nevada campus, servicing 10,000+ monthly visitors, two courtrooms, and 300+ staff as a Nevada Category I Police Officer.
Reviewed and authored updated security policies, protocols, and guidelines; conducted ongoing audits for effectiveness and compliance.
Spearheaded emergency response procedures for crisis management, incident reporting, physical security, and information protection.
Investigated and secured against threats made toward County employees, Hearing Masters, and District Attorneys.
Led the dignitary protection team for the Clark County District Attorney, overseeing and event security for high-profile appearances.

Lead Investigator / Crisis Response Coordinator

USIS Investigations (Google Contract)

01.2012 - 01.2013

Conducted privileged internal investigations and managed global emergency notifications and incident coordination across distributed teams.
Delivered executive briefings and developed guidelines for due process and investigation protocols.
Maintained situational awareness of global risks and advised on evolving threats and response strategies.
Built relationships with government agencies to support planning and execution of emergency response operations.
Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings, methodologies, and recommendations for improvement.

Lieutenant

State Of Nevada

01.2000 - 01.2012

Directed 200+ criminal and administrative investigations involving misconduct, fraud, and violent crime across inmate and staff populations.
Led CERT (Emergency Response Team) deployments and collaborated with regional law enforcement on high-risk incidents.
Spearheaded multi-agency task force targeting illegal moving companies; achieved a 70% operational reduction statewide.
Solved 52 armed robberies targeting taxicab drivers; received formal Letter of Commendation for results.
Conducted complex regulatory investigations.