Three law degrees. Has worked on human security, international criminal justice and rule of law issues in more than 20 African countries. Criminal justice and counter-terrorism legal expert. Formerly: served with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; senior prosecutor in South Africa; expert adviser to various UN entities and international organizations. Currently, Executive Director, Institute for Security Studies (ISS). Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum. Member, Global Agenda Council on Fragility, Violence and Conflict and the Meta Council on the Illicit Economy, World Economic Forum. Has published widely, including a book on counter-terrorism law and practice. Regular media commentator and conference speaker on counter-terrorism, organized crime, rule of law, security and development. Interests: competitive cycling; running marathons.