BA – Training and Development. Diploma of Leadership and Management. Diploma of Professional Coaching.
With over 32 years military experience, 28 of which were spent in Australia’s Special Forces, Wayne Weeks (CSM) is the Chief Operations Officer at Executive Risk Solutions. A pivotal role within the company, he is responsible for managing the operations across global Security, Emergency Response, and Crisis and Emergency Management. He’s led mission-critical teams through complex political environments and managed high-level engagements with foreign military, diplomatic members, coalition partners, indigenous forces and host nation commanders. Holding an acute understanding of human behaviour and a unique operational skillset, Wayne is an inspiring leader unlike any other.
Starting his career in 1988, Wayne quickly moved through the ranks, being selected to serve within the SAS by 1991. The next decade saw him continually evolve and in 2008 he was promoted to Troop Sergeant. By 2010, he was promoted to a Squadron Sergeant Major and two years later, a Senior Instructor at Battle Wing. In 2015, his career continued its upward trajectory, taking on the role of Regimental Sergeant Major at Adelaide University Regiment 2016 – 2017 and SASR 2018 – 2019. A military man through and through, Wayne’s three decades of service saw him serve in 15 overseas deployments. From Kuwait, Timor, Iraq, Afghan and Belize through to Balkans, Solomon Islands, Cambodia and Bougainville, he managed peacekeeping efforts and stabilisation operations across multiple task missions.
From 1994 to 2019, Wayne deployed highly skilled ‘Training Assistance Teams’ to Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines. He has worked alongside Tier One Special Forces in Australia, NZ, USA, UK and Canada and held pivotal roles working with Special Force units such as Delta Force, SEAL Team 6, JTF2, 22 SAS, SBS, UK. Wayne has also been fortunate in working and training alongside many other European SF groups.
Recognised for his exceptional skill set and engaging management style, Wayne led training and development programs for Australia’s Police agencies between 2016 – 2021. His impressive project scope included the Tactical Response Group (WA), Special Operations Group (Melbourne), Tactical Operations Unit (NSW), Special Emergency Response Team (QLD), Special Task & Rescue (STAR) Force, Adelaide, Tactical Response Group NT, Victorian Police Academy and QPS Queensland Police Service. From 2009 – 2019 Wayne used his academic knowledge and operational experience to identify pathways for change within the Australian Defence Force. Noted for his ability to conceptualise, develop, and implement models of training through a paradigm transformation, Wayne implemented effective training across the board. His analysis of the Army’s limitations in their training methodology and subsequent implementation of new practises, tactics, and procedures, saw him receive a Conspicuous Service Medal for his outstanding devotion to duty.
In 2019 Wayne made the life-changing decision to transfer his robust military experience into the corporate world, joining Executive Risk Solutions as General Manager of Operations before being promoted to his current role, Chief Operations Officer. Wayne pairs his understanding yet professional leadership style with a true passion for mentoring and fostering high performing teams.
Contact Wayne Weeks at wayne@executiverisksolutions.com.au