Chief Safety & Security Officer

TIL’s network of container terminals operate as independent companies, with board level management, technical planning and investment decisions at TIL’s Geneva headquarters. To strengthen the leadership team in Geneva we are looking for a Chief Safety Security Officer (CSSO). This senior executive role will be responsible for safeguarding global container terminal operations through an integrated approach to safety, security, resilience, and geopolitical risk management. This role is ideally suited to a leader with extensive experience in international security, crisis leadership, capable of operating at the intersection of global trade and critical infrastructure protection. The main responsibilities will entail: 1. Company Security, Safety Resilience Strategy Define and lead a globally integrated Safety, Security Resilience strategy across all terminal operations Align operational priorities with evolving geopolitical, regulatory, and trade environments Advise CEO and Board on strategic risks impacting global supply chains and port infrastructure 2. Safety Operational Risk Oversight Ensure best-in-class safety standards across terminal operations Drive a high-performance safety culture using data-led insights and leadership engagement Align safety practices across diverse regulatory environments and jurisdictions and with internal standards Address convergence of cyber and physical threats in automated and digitized port environments 3. Infrastructure Asset Protection Safeguard terminal assets, real estate, and critical infrastructure across international locations Oversee secure design and development of new terminal projects and upgrades Ensure integration of physical, personnel, and technical security systems 4. Security Governance Policy Develop global policies, standards, and assurance frameworks for safety and security Lead intelligence-led security operations, integrating insights from government and industry networks Oversee investigations into major incidents, fraud, cargo theft, or regulatory breaches 5. Business Continuity Operational Resilience Design and implement enterprise-wide resilience frameworks ensuring continuity of port operations under stress scenarios Integrate crisis preparedness across terminals, including extreme weather, conflict zones, and supply chain shocks