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Ken Wheatley Founder, Royal Security Group LLC

Greater San Diego Area

Former SVP with Sony Electronics, and former FBI Special Agent, with extensive domestic and international experience in business management, leadership, non-profit Boards, non-financial risk management, operational resilience, crisis management, corporate and supply chain security. Previously, founder and president of KenTech, Inc., a medical engineering and services company.

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Ken Wheatley

Greater San Diego Area

Former SVP with Sony Electronics, and former FBI Special Agent, with extensive domestic and international experience in business management, leadership, non-profit Boards, non-financial risk management, operational resilience, crisis management, corporate and supply chain security. Previously, founder and president of KenTech, Inc., a medical engineering and services company.

$3.33/min

Ken donates to http://Lungcanceralliance.org ($68.56)

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Leader and manager...compatible?

Even more so in a global economy. Both skill-sets are required in varying percentages, depending on what's going on in the business. Effective leadership is about inspiring and instilling confidence and "followership" in your staff, and demonstrating strength of character, conviction, and stability to customers. "Managing" is the set of skills needed to competently run the business. You have to have both, in good measure, to succeed.

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Does mentioning “Cheap” in a service domain name leave a bad impression?

Do you ultimately want to be perceived as "Walmart" or "Nordstrom"? If what you're emphasizing is low price, then that's who you'll attract and that's what you'll be competing on.

Raising prices in the future would be very difficult as well.

It would be more satisfying, (and your margins will be higher) if you stress the value they would achieve by using the service.

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Ken was able to quickly understand our business and what problems we would face down the road. He gave excellent advice for B2B strategy and I look forward to implementing various outcomes of our phone call it in the coming months.

Barnett Klane Source: Clarity

Over my career I've had many bosses; some were terrible, most were OK but only a couple have been truly great. This last category is the one where I place Ken. When Ken first hired me I remember him saying that because our work group was small "we don't have a lot of bench strength". To better prepare his staff he has always done two important things - First, he has continuously pushed his staff to build on their education by taking new courses and seeking advanced degrees. In the past seven years a number of his staff have graduated from college with bachelors and Masters degrees, always with his blessing. Secondly, he is a caring manager who backs up his staff. He is a mentor to many, including myself.

Scott Dedic, BA, MA Source: LinkedIn

As Chairman ISO/TC8 and ISO Representative to IMO and WCO

The purpose of this “letter of reference” is to highlight the attributes and many outstanding capabilities and contributions of Mr. Ken Wheatley, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer, Sony Electronics
I know Ken Wheatley as a professional colleague, a true corporate executive leader, an expert in all facets of security both in industry and government, a man with great business acumen and talent, and a man of compassion and willingness to share his varied experience and expertise to help all whom he works with succeed. He is a true and loyal friend. If you need a man at your side to solve any problem, conquer any obstacles, face any foe- that man is Ken Wheatley.

My first introduction to Ken Wheatley occurred shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. ISO/TC8 took immediate steps to actively participate and support the US Government and the initiatives with the International Maritime Organization and the World Customs Organization in developing standards to protect the global supply chain. I attended an annual meeting of the International Security Management Association (ISMA) - the worldwide organization of Chief Security Officers for Fortune 500 and Global 200 corporations. It was at that meeting that Ken and I started our long successful journey together.
Ken has played a dominant role in developing the ISO 28000 series standards on supply chain security and resilience, including anti-piracy. These are the only published and certifiable international standards on these subjects.
ISO/TC8 Chairman’s Strategic Advisory Group (CSAG) is a small group of global industry leaders from manufacturing, software and service corporations; as well as research institutes and “ex-officio” international regulators. They are appointed by the Chairman to assist in strategic and business planning for the Committee’s long term direction.. Ken Wheatley is one of those very few members. Ken has provided, and continues to provide, exceptional strategic advice and support in numerous areas.

I have had two major careers over the past 59 years – First as a senior naval officer (28 years) and then as an industry executive (>31 years) as President, COO, Executive VP and CEO of several companies. I only provide this statistic to indicate that I have worked with many competent leaders, but very few with a mild, but strong manner, tireless energy and seaman’s eye. It is said that the right person arrives in times of great need. Many people touch our lives, but very few leave an imprint! Ken Wheatley is one of those rare few. It is my great privilege and distinct honor to recommend Ken Wheatley- He will exceed all your expectations!

Charles Piersall Source: LinkedIn

During my tenure at Sony I had the pleasure of working with and for Ken. Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Ken. Ken has a keen ability to recognize people's strengths and continue to develop them. Ken is a strong leader and fosters an environment where his employees feel empowered to excel. As a leader, Ken earns my highest recommendation. Any organization would be lucky to have him.

Jennifer MacNeil Source: LinkedIn

Ken Wheatley is a consummate professional who is tenacious on all goals he sets. I have had the pleasure of working with Ken on multiple occasions and he is a trusted partner for me and my Firm. I would not hesitate to include Ken on my project team on a security consulting engagement.

Frank Pisciotta Source: LinkedIn

I have worked with Ken for over 16 years and have always admired him not only as a professional colleague but personally has well in seeing him work tirelessly for causes that are close to his heart.

As a colleague, Ken has an eagle eye for detail when it comes to investigations, and managing crisis situations. He is a true expert in his field and has demonstrated in Sony that he is able to pick up and learn new things quickly like business continuity and activities to support the sales organization. His team has a high admiration for him relative to his leadership skills and his willingness to take the time to develop their skills and careers.

Ken is willing to stand up and be the only champion for an idea or position and can be counted on when times are tough. I have always found Ken to be approachable and able to provide perspectives that sometimes I have not thought of when working through a particular issue.

He is one of the many individuals that I miss working with on a regular basis, any company would be lucky to have him as he is a dedicated professional and will make a difference. Miss you my friend!!

Ronika Jandial-Gilbert Source: LinkedIn

Ken was one of the more progressive executives I supported at Sony. He always sought to develop his team and push them to work better across our complex, multi-cultural matrixed environment. Ken was very proficient at working across department/company lines and forged strong collaborative relationships that accelerated our ability to get challenging work done quickly and smoothly.

David Lipsky, PhD Source: LinkedIn

Ken is simply one of the most effective and passionate volunteers we have ever had the honor to work with at Lung Cancer Alliance. In his leadership volunteer capacity as co-chair of our Californation Chapter, he has and continues building a solid foundation to execute the mission of our organization from strategic planning to project management/implementation; volunteer recrutiment and engagement; fundraising and special events planning/execution; as well as media outreach. He has the innate abiity to lead, motivate others, work with various stakeholders, and "cut through the clutter" to get the job done.

Emily Eyres Source: LinkedIn

Ken Wheatley is a true professional. His dedication to the security industry goes well beyond his role at Sony. Ken spends an extraordinary amount of time in volunteer roles in industry associations and assisting others in an effort to further the security cause. Ken's professionalism is not limited to security, but also includes the "business of security" and the benefits of making the business case for security. He is among a handful in our industry that have this unique ability.

It is my honor to recommend Ken.

Karim Vellani, CPP, CSC Source: LinkedIn

I have worked with Ken over the past seven years and I can say without any hesitation or doubt that he is the consumate security professional and a highly valued member ot the senior executive team at Sony Electronics. Ken's knowledge about corporate security, supply chain security, executive protection is vast and deep ( I could go on forever about Ken's knowledge and experience), He handles all assignments with tact and discretion. In the seven years that Ken reported to me, I never had to worry about Ken's business unit accomplishing its mission or meeting its budget.

Michael Williams Source: LinkedIn

I can recommend Ken without reservation, and will speak directly to anyone seeking a reference about him.

Frank M. Lesher Source: LinkedIn

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