KCS GROUP EUROPE

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ABOUT US

The History of KCS Group Europe

KCS Group Europe was founded in 2006 by Stuart Poole-Robb. His extensive expertise and experience in both the British intelligence community, and the private security sector, over the past four decades, have set the tone for the aims and intentions of the Group. Originally established to serve the legal sector with due diligence on potential partners and clients, our capabilities – burgeoned by the acquisition of major talents in the areas of military intelligence, cyber and academia – can now boast significant clients in the legal, financial, industrial, and pharmaceutical arenas. 

Principles of discretion, rigorous analysis and wide-ranging competencies that are so key to government intelligence work are, and always have been, applied to KCS Group’s work in the private sector. We are capable of, and comfortable with, supporting private clients and major multinationals alike. Over the past fifteen years, the Group has received multiple repeat business from satisfied clients in all these arenas. This proven track record of achieving success has allowed us to build an unparalleled reputation in what is a very crowded sector.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Locations and General Ethos

In an era where there is a focus on going ‘bigger’, KCS Group continues in its belief that an intelligence organisation best suited to delivering for clients is one with flexibility. We’re small enough to avoid overheads and staff costs, inevitably passed on to clients, yet retaining a breadth and depth in functionality suitable for any task that may arise. The Group operates a largely node-based structure. The main headquarters is in London, where the intelligence analysts and cyber experts are based. There are affiliate offices in Austria and Thailand, and partners in the USA, offering global coverage 24/7 and the ability to react to regional incidents and requests in real-time.

But more than this, the real strength of the Group lies in its wide array of human intelligence sources, embedded directly within each jurisdiction from the start. Coupled with the decentralised capabilities of the cyber team, collectively gives the Group enormous global reach and flexibility – without sacrificing the core principles of sensitivity and discretion. 

This manner of working offers the best support network in reacting to, and dealing with, risks, weaknesses, and threats. Thus, giving clients the confidence they need to capitalise on business opportunities without sacrificing their security. 

OUR TEAM

Key Members

CEO

After joining the military at 15, with many transfers and postings that followed, Stuart was selected for training in counter-insurgency…

Executive Chairman

A former UK diplomat with an extensive and impressive background in the security and investigations sector…

Chief Operating Officer

As a Chartered Accountant with almost thirty years’ experience, Sue’s work in the finance and consultancy field included various …

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Stuart Poole-Robb

CEO

After joining the military at 15, with many transfers and postings that followed, Stuart Poole-Robb was selected for training in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism and saw service in Nigeria behind the ‘iron curtain’ in the GDR, Libya, Oman, and the Yemen – among other hotspots.

As a civilian, he worked for the Coral Leisure Group plc. His work with Merchant International Group began in 1982 and in 2006, following a hostile takeover, Stuart left to join KCS Group Europe.

Andrew Fulton

Executive Chairman

A former UK diplomat with an extensive and impressive background in the security and investigations sector. Past senior roles have included GPW Ltd, Control Risks, Armor Group, Memex Technology and Indigovision. As a diplomat, postings were in Saigon, Rome, East Berlin, Oslo, UK Mission to the UN in New York and Washington DC. Andrew is Hon President of the Scottish North American Business Council. He is also former Chairman of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and served as a Visiting Professor at his alma mater, University of Glasgow School of Law.

Sue Kennedy

Chief Financial Officer

As a Chartered Accountant with almost thirty years’ experience, Sue’s work in the finance and consultancy field included various business sectors – professional services, hospitality, and charities. Having worked at the Ellerman Hotel Casino (formerly The Ritz Hotel Casino) since 2009, Sue is very aware of the complexity of dealing with high-net-worth individuals. The casino was regulated by the Gambling Commission in the UK and Sue was also a member of the casino’s compliance committee.