About

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

Your partner in safety and resilience

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

We understand that keeping your people connected and protected can be 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.

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

Our leadership team

With over 24 years’ of 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 Chief Operating Officer for Locate Global, Riz directs and oversees all operational requirements, ongoing technological advancement, and strategic development.

Riz Omar

Chief Operating 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.

Celine Shabbas Murphy

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.

Pete Murphy

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.

Tom Stilwell

Technical Manager

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.

Sam Ackland-Jones

Digital Communications

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.

Raph Polt

Head of Global Partnerships

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Riz Omar

Chief Operating Officer

With over 24 years’ of 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 Chief Operating Officer for Locate Global, Riz directs and oversees all operational requirements, ongoing technological advancement, and strategic development.

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Celine Shabbas Murphy

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

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

Technical 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.

Connect on LinkedIn

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Sam Ackland-Jones

Digital Communications

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.

Connect on LinkedIn

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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.

Connect on LinkedIn

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.

July 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.

July 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 researched 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.

March 2020

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

April 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.

July 2021

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

April 2022

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