John Kirch - Leadership by example is something I learned as a United States Marine - DOS #003

Join our host, Freda Richards, as she talks to UOPX alum, John Kirch, an American citizen who has been living and working in Lima, Peru for nearly 30 years.

John currently serves as the Corporate Health, Safety, and Security Manager for Grupo Gloria, overseeing security operations for more than 20 companies spanning seven countries in Central and South America.  John leads a global team in developing safety policies, conducting risk management assessments, and directing crisis and incident management programs to ensure the protection of personnel, assets, and business continuity.

Earlier in his career, John held leadership roles in aviation security, where he played a pivotal role in implementing post-9/11 Safety and Security measures.  He also served as a United States Marine, attached to U.S. embassies in the countries of Myanmar and Peru.

John earned two degrees from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor’s in organizational security and an MBA.  He did it as a U.S. citizen, while living abroad.

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