• Former Head of Security and Corporate Transport at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

• Strategic Security Advisor

• Security & Safety Expert

German national Michael Willrich is a highly accomplished security and operations executive with over two decades of international experience in strategic security planning, global risk management, and executive protection. He has led complex security operations for multinational organisations, high-profile sporting events, and corporate mobility programmes across jurisdictions.

During his tenure as Head of Security & Corporate Transport at FIFA, Michael was responsible for developing and managing global safety frameworks, travel risk assessments, and secure logistics for senior leadership. He personally oversaw the close protection and mobility of the FIFA President and Secretary General, ensuring their safety during high-exposure events and international engagements.

His role also extended to supporting the security infrastructure and coordination for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, contributing to one of the most sophisticated and high-risk sporting events ever delivered.

Previously, as Managing Director of R.A.D Security AG, he directed comprehensive protective operations for the Formula 1 Paddock Club, elite executive events, and international concert tours across Europe.

He also served as a trusted security consultant for UEFA EURO 2008 and EURO 2012, where he was responsible for multi-stakeholder coordination, venue security, and crisis response planning in volatile environments.

Michael brings a holistic understanding of physical security, executive transport logistics, and event operations, paired with practical expertise in crowd safety management and incident response leadership. He is recognised for his ability to deliver seamless operations under pressure, his cross-border operational fluency, and his collaborative leadership style.

He holds a B.A. from Buckinghamshire New University.