Our Global Executive Leadership Team.
Our Global Foundation Hopi Leadership Team

John Kemp
Chief Executive Officer
John has experience in running companies across various countries around the world in his 30 plus year career and is fully conversant in operating within high risk environments. Foundation Hopi will no doubt be called upon to assist in certain zones around the globe, so having John’s experience is advantageous for us plus enable the foundation to complete its tasks in a safe secure and sterile environments.

Mick Hawkes
Chief Security Officer
Mick brings more than 22 years corporate security experience managing high risk security and safety operations within the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia on behalf of major western companies. Having served 24 years in the British military including 14 years with 22 SAS, which included covert operations plus a two year posting with British Intelligence Services as a military advisor.

Wouter Van Beirendonck
Chief Risk Officer
Wouter is a very valued member of our team and has many years of experience in the development and implementation of Security Risk Systems and IT security as a discipline. He studied in the field of Humanitarian Law and as a result, his expertise will be constantly called upon, as and when we embark upon our projects around the world.

Rob Dykes
Head of International Relations
With over 25 years of working in Internationals Relations, such as USA and opportunities arising from the UKs membership of the EU in 1991, widening the EU and SEEDA project (IMPACTE) to include clearer communications & protocols between ports and hauliers in 2008, plus promoting Russia as a growth marketplace for UK businesses with UK Chambers of Commerce and other organisations, Rob will bring a wealth of International understanding to the team.

Easter Sarnecki
Chief Strategist
Easter Sarnecki, seasoned in sustainable finance plus infrastructure projects in emerging markets which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a deep commitment to social and environmental impact, she has a track record in advising governments and mobilising capital for projects that address critical challenges such as climate change, education, poverty, and inequality. Easter’s knowledge make her a vital part to Foundation Hopi.

Stuart Barnes
Head of Security
Stuart Barnes, former British Army, highly experienced in leadership and management in both the civil engineering and military sector. With 10 years plus experience in the Security Industry, predominantly working with UHNWI clients, he has successfully completed an array of security accreditations and driving assignments globally. Stuart will ensure that the security detail is demonstrated and represented in a professional manner, sharing the Foundation’s values and ethos.
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