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Waymond Lau

Summary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

UHNW + Corporate Security EP Director with 17+ years leading protective programs for principals, family offices, and enterprise clients across the U.S. and Asia-Pacific.

Built EP programs from ground up including residential security, advance operations, travel details, close protection, SOP development, and protective team leadership. Specialized in low-profile operations, discretion, and seamless integration with family office and corporate stakeholders.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Executive Protection

UHNW Private Family Office
02.2022 - Current

•Build and lead comprehensive EP program for principal and family members: 24/7 coverage model, residential security protocols, and global travel protection

•Manage residential security architecture: access control, perimeter systems, camera/technology integration, and coordination with household staff

•Command low-profile protective details prioritizing privacy and minimal operational footprint

•Develop SOPs, training standards, and emergency action plans for medical events, evacuations, and security incidents

•Manage protective team operations, vendor vetting, and serve as liaison between protection team, family office, and estate staff

EP & Emergency Response Team Agent

Crisis24
01.2021 - Current

•Provide executive protection and secure transportation for UHNW principals and Fortune 500 executives across domestic and international assignments

•Conduct advance planning, venue reconnaissance, route surveys, and risk assessments for principal travel and corporate events

•Execute protective details while integrating with corporate security teams and family office staff to maintain privacy

•Coordinate with aviation, drivers, and hospitality teams for seamless travel security with zero disruption to client schedules

Physical Security Manager

Lyft Bike & Scooter Division
San Francisco
08.2018 - 10.2022

•Built physical security program for 1000+ vehicle fleet and distributed operations across SF Bay Area

•Developed SOPs, incident response protocols, and site assessments for warehouses and facilities

Director of Operations

Israeli Protection Service
11.2010 - 01.2022

•Direct protective operations for UHNW principals and high-profile clients across U.S., Asia, and Middle East assignments

•Build and manage residential security programs: staff training, post orders, access control, and technology integration for 12+ estates

•Lead advance teams for global travel: site surveys, route planning, venue assessments, and liaison with local resources

Integrate security operations with family office managers, personal assistants, and household staff for seamless daily operations

•Develop EP policies, emergency response protocols, and contingency plans compliant with client privacy requirements

Operation Manager

RCI Associates
12.2015 - 09.2021

•Directed EP operations and led 40+ agent teams for UHNW and high-profile private clients across Bay Area, ensuring tailored security solutions

•Oversee executive protection details, threat mitigation, and special event security for principals and family members

•Executed advance work, site surveys, and risk assessments for domestic and international travel, enhancing client safety and preparedness

•Coordinated protective driving operations and close protection assignments, upholding strict privacy standards for client confidentiality

Education

Washington High School

Skills

  • Executive Protection
  • COVERT EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
  • Executive Protection Driving
  • SECURITY DRIVER ACCELERATED TRAINING
  • ADVANCED DRIVING SKILLS AND COUNTER-AMBUSH
  • TACTICS &TECHNIQUES
  • Situation Awareness Specialist
  • Threat assessment
  • Vendor management
  • Risk management

Certification

•CCW AZ,CA and UT

Training

•COVERT EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

ADVANCED - LEVEL 01 And 2

•Executive Protection Training

• Counter-Ambush & Defensive Driving

• Security Driver Training

• Protective Intelligence & Threat Assessment

Language

  • Chinese/Cantonese
  • Chinese/Mandarin

Timeline

Director of Executive Protection

UHNW Private Family Office
02.2022 - Current

EP & Emergency Response Team Agent

Crisis24
01.2021 - Current

Physical Security Manager

Lyft Bike & Scooter Division
08.2018 - 10.2022

Operation Manager

RCI Associates
12.2015 - 09.2021

Director of Operations

Israeli Protection Service
11.2010 - 01.2022

Washington High School
Waymond Lau