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Former servicemen launch Newcastle-based risk management consultancy

Two enterprising former servicemen have put their military experience into practice by launching a risk management consultancy in Newcastle.

Jason Hicks and David Tait, who have 45 years combined military and specialised governmental experience, believe they have spotted a niche in the market for tailored travel risk awareness and overseas risk management solutions.

Setting up Athena Risk, the business provides advice for companies and personnel working in and travelling to developing and emerging markets. Since August the duo have been operating from a Regus office space on Cloth Market, Newcastle city centre.

Jason, who spoke of his delight in the business launch, said: “Our extensive military background is a big aspect of what we’re about at Athena Risk.

“Having that first-hand experience of serving in hostile and challenging environments means we can apply a practical perspective risk management solutions to a range of businesses across multiple markets.

“We use our Regus office in Newcastle as our hub from which we plan and deliver Emirates Airline sponsored travel risk awareness workshops to businesses across the North East.

“We already have additional workshops pencilled in for other parts of the UK and our growth plans also include working in the USA and beyond.”