Strategic Advisory
Straight-talking advice from people who’ve delivered it themselves.
You don’t need another glossy strategy document. You need outcomes. At GCG, we offer strategic advisory services grounded in deep operational understanding, credibility with your people, and the ability to navigate the realities of public sector delivery.
We’ve been in the room for the hard conversations — setting direction, aligning teams, and delivering reform. Our approach is fast, trusted, and focused on outcomes that stick.
At the heart of our model is integrity. We offer strategic advice rooted in what’s best for your people and your organisation — not what looks good in a report. Our team spans operational and digital expertise, helping you cut through complexity and stay focused on what matters.
What we offer
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Set a clear course and align your leadership and systems around it.
Vision and strategy development
Governance, assurance, and risk models
Ethics and human rights alignment
Performance monitoring frameworks
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Create or transform services that actually work — for your people and for the public.
Current and target operating model design
Transformation design principles
Design authority structures and modelling
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Strengthen your organisation’s readiness and response where it matters most — the frontline.
Critical incident command development (Gold/Silver/Bronze)
Event and emergency planning
Vulnerability profiling
Multi-agency response model design
Command training and exercising
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Specialist support for the private security sector and high-risk environments.
Police-informed security design
Application of Martyn’s Law and the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
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Support for organisations facing complex and evolving threat landscapes.
Digital risk assessments and security planning
AI-powered surveillance, access control, and threat detection
Data security and privacy frameworks
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Help when it’s needed most — before, during and after crisis.
Technology-supported crisis response systems
Training and simulations for high-risk scenarios
Digital counter-terrorism strategy and implementation
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Ensure your organisation can continue operating under pressure.
Strategy and design of BCP models for resilience
Integration with critical incident and risk frameworks
Why us?
We’re not here to stay. We’re here to solve.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with your people, deliver outcomes, and leave your organisation stronger. Our value? Deep trust, real-world know-how, and sharp execution.
Our Members
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Gary Ritchie
GCG Managing Director and Director of Strategic Advisory, 30+ years in public safety, former Assistant Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Chair of the Scottish Resilience Partnership, formed to directly advise the First Minister of Scotland, held Gold Command for COP26, and is a Visiting Professor at Napier University.
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Michael Willing
Leader of The Peelian Group, and CEO of Fortem Australia.
Former NSW Police Force Deputy Police Commissioner, 31 year policing career, Former Accenture ANZ Managing Director—National Security and Public Safety. -
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Ian Hackett
33 years of service to policing in Hong Kong and the UK, former MET’s Specialist Firearms Command as Superintendent in charge of ARV Operations, led over 450 police officers in Aviation Policing at London Heathrow and London City airports, Specialist Firearms Commander for Counter Terrorism operations.
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Rob Delaney
Former First Assistant Director-General, Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department, 32 years Australian Government service, Former President and current Board Member of Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association. Specialising in Counter Terrorism and Intelligence, and Event Security.
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Peter Severin
President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association, Former Commissioner of Corrective Services in New South Wales, and former Chief Executive of the Department of Correctional Services in Queensland. Masters of Public Administration and Bachelor of Social Work.
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Peter Dein
Former New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner and leader for the State’s Counter Terrorism command, 41 years of service to NSW Police, former Assistant Commissioner at the NSW Crime Commission, established the nation’s largest Joint CT Team in Sydney. Awarded the Australian Police Medal.
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Geoffrey Smith
Managing partner of Alexander James and Partners, former Tasmania Police Commander for Counter-Terrorism, 40 years policing service, awarded the Australian Police Medal. Specialising in security risk management and policy, counter-terrorism, crowded places protection, and police training and education.
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John Simpson
35 years service in Fire and Emergency Response, Former Commissioner Red Sea Fire & Rescue Service and Chief Fire Officer of KAUST in Saudi Arabia, Former Borough Commander for City of London’s London Fire Brigade. Director of John E Simpson Consulting Ltd.
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