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A trusted team with game changing solutions, for when it really counts.

Your partner in safety and resilience

Locate Global is part of the Priavo Security Group, an established risk management company. We therefore understand that keeping your people connected and protected can be very challenging. That’s why our team combines decades of security know-how with the latest smart technology, developed to be as effective as it is intuitive.

Locate’s reliable cloud-based incident management platform was founded with one goal: to help organisations keep their people and operations safe 24/7, anywhere in the world.

Regardless of what industry you’re in, or where your people are, you can rely on our solutions and trusted team for support

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Our leadership team

With over 26 years’ security experience, Riz has built an in-depth knowledge of the threats, risks and hazards faced by the global community, particularly those operating within complex environments. As CEO for Locate Global, Riz oversees strategic direction, technological advancement, market expansion, and operational infrastructure.

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Riz Omar

Locate Global Chief Executive Officer

With over two decades of board-level experience, Celine is responsible for Locate Global’s commercial direction, working in partnership with all stakeholders on global growth strategies. Celine actively enjoys contributing towards people’s fundamental right to feel safe. Her leadership style is distinguished by a dedication for safety and a passion for clear, transparent communication.

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Celine Shabbas Murphy

Group Managing Director

A former Special Boat Service member, Pete Murphy is a forward-thinking, and respected business leader with a focus on delivering quality and assurance. With over 25 years of operational expertise leading security tasks for diverse clients worldwide, his passion for cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence define his role in shaping the future of Locate Global's digital landscape.

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Pete Murphy

Group Chief Executive Officer

Tom has a proven track record in steering complex projects to success. With over a decade of experience in logistics, supply chain management and freight forwarding operations, he excels in translating technical intricacies into strategic solutions. Toms collaborative approach, working across cross-functional teams, caters to technological requirements and achieves optimal outcomes.

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Tom Stilwell

Senior Commercial Manager

Raph is a leading expert with vast experience building client programs across the SaaS, Cloud, and IT sectors. He specialises in partnership strategies, creating an environment that encourages innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Building solid ties with stakeholders, partners, and clients, he simplifies complex tech concepts into clear value propositions.

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Raph Polt

Head of Global Partnerships

Sam manages Locate Global's digital strategy and online footprint, coordinating all marketing campaigns, content and social media. Sam specialises in creative projects including film, video, photography and graphic design – with the aim of optimising Locate Global’s brand profile in line with evolving market conditions.

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Sam Ackland-Jones

Senior Communications Strategist

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Riz Omar

Locate Global Chief Executive Officer

With over 26 years’ security experience, Riz has built an in-depth knowledge of the threats, risks and hazards faced by the global community, particularly those operating within complex environments. As CEO for Locate Global, Riz oversees strategic direction, technological advancement, market expansion, and operational infrastructure.

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Celine Shabbas Murphy

Group Managing Director

With over two decades of board-level experience, Celine is responsible for Locate Global’s commercial direction, working in partnership with all stakeholders on global growth strategies. Celine actively enjoys contributing towards people’s fundamental right to feel safe. Her leadership style is distinguished by a dedication for safety and a passion for clear, transparent communication.

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Pete Murphy

Group Chief Executive Officer

A former Special Boat Service member, Pete Murphy is a forward-thinking, and respected business leader with a focus on delivering quality and assurance. With over 25 years of operational expertise leading security tasks for diverse clients worldwide, his passion for cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence define his role in shaping the future of Locate Global's digital landscape.

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Tom Stilwell

Senior Commercial Manager

Tom has a proven track record in steering complex projects to success. With over a decade of experience in logistics, supply chain management and freight forwarding operations, he excels in translating technical intricacies into strategic solutions. Toms collaborative approach, working across cross-functional teams, caters to technological requirements and achieves optimal outcomes.

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Raph Polt

Head of Global Partnerships

Raph is a leading expert with vast experience building client programs across the SaaS, Cloud, and IT sectors. He specialises in partnership strategies, creating an environment that encourages innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Building solid ties with stakeholders, partners, and clients, he simplifies complex tech concepts into clear value propositions.

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Sam Ackland-Jones

Senior Communications Strategist

Sam manages Locate Global's digital strategy and online footprint, coordinating all marketing campaigns, content and social media. Sam specialises in creative projects including film, video, photography and graphic design – with the aim of optimising Locate Global’s brand profile in line with evolving market conditions. With a keen eye for visual design, his expertise offers a creative dynamic to the way we communicate our services, ethos and values.

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Our mission

To help organizations across the globe in any industry keep their people safe, through a user-friendly, cloud-based platform that evolves to cater to the changing needs of businesses and the world around us.

  • Inspire mindset change to prioritize personal safety and organizational resilience
  • Connect people simply through leading technology and reliable infrastructure
  • Provide threat detection, incident management and global communications
  • Deliver the toolkit needed for a proactive and integrated response

Our vision

To create a positive safety culture within organizations globally. We want to help make every employee and traveler feel safe, 24/7, anywhere, no matter what their situation.

  • Safer global business travel
  • Responsive and responsible employers
  • Collaborative Communication
  • Better incident management and decision making

Our history

Jan 2012

Priavo Security – a global private security and travel risk management firm – incorporated.

Dec 2015

Priavo identifies need for enhanced Travel Risk Management capability and researches traveler tracking platforms.

Jul 2016

Riz Omar, Global Operations Director head hunted to research, develop and launch traveler tracking technology.

Dec 2016

Tech partner sourced, and solution funded.

May 2017

Initial platform rollout with Beta tests a resounding success.

Jul 2017

Priavo adds Locate Global into all international security operations, adding a new layer of security for its clients.

Jan 2018

Locate Respond App Beta tested.

May 2018

One year on, travelers, employees, operations and responders enjoy seamless interconnectivity.

May 2018

Locate Respond launches, for tracking, dispatch and management of global assets

Nov 2018

Research and development takes place to enhance and optimize Locate Global.

Feb 2019

New features developed and new integrations with Tech Partners take place, including What3Words, Indoor Positioning Beacons and satellite integration.

Mar 2019

New functionality added, improving customization, UX and peer to peer reporting, plus software updates for iOS and Android.

Aug 2019

New wearable technology option added by Flic, which achieves huge uptake within the healthcare sector.

Mar 2020

Priavo incorporates Locate Global as new company, due to growing global success. Locate Connect launched in response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 2020

Locate Global rebranded and relaunched, including new website.

May 2020

Locate Respond becomes Locate React, for streamlining vital operations and reporting.

Jan 2021

Locate Global launched encrypted two-way communications across our platform.

Jul 2021

A range of satellite integrations is introduced to our platform to improve communication in areas of low connectivity.

Apr 2022

Nav Chhina joined our team, and his experience in sales management complements his current role as Head of Partnerships.

Jul 2022

Ghost mode launched in app to ensure the privacy of users data and location.

Oct 2022

Brand new user UI and UX development across both the ARC system and mobile application.

Feb 2023

Integrated threat intelligence for situational awareness and operational visibility.

May 2023

App development and optimisation on battery use, connectivity, and storage.

Aug 2023

Research and development phase, to enhance and modernise Locate Global features.

Nov 2023

Locate Global V4 launched, providing a system overhaul with significant improvements.

Dec 2023

Refined and accelerated onboarding process, allowing bulk users to be migrated fast.

Jan 2024

New Partnership Programme launch, onboarding Raph Polt as Head of Global Partnerships.

May 2024

Exhibited at Natural Disasters Expo, keynote presenting on emergency management and crisis communication.

Sep 2024

Riz Omar promoted from COO, to CEO of Locate Global Ltd.