PERSONNEL

THE PEOPLE BEHIND BLACK MOUNTAIN SOLUTION

Gordon Wells

SECURITY DIRECTOR

A British Spanish speaking Security consultant with 18 years geographical employment experience within Latin America and the Middle East North Africa regions (MENA). Experienced in the Oil & Gas sectors, Mining, Development & Aid Sectors, construction, Government & Diplomatic Missions, travel risk & security & Foreign Training areas. Gordon’s experience stems from serving in a British Army Infantry Unit as a sniper.

He also deployed to Baghdad (Iraq) as a member of a foreign training team delivering training to the then New Iraqi Army to carry out special operations missions against the insurgents. Upon leaving the UK military, Gordon worked as a private security contractor in Iraq & Afghanistan providing protection to multinational engineers working on sensitive high-risk projects. He was also involved in the training of a local militia force in Libya on a sensitive US government project, and has worked as a site security manager in Somaliland (Africa).

Gordon has also provided VIP & Dignitary Protection training to a former Latin America President’s (country remains confidential) protection team in foot drills, anti-ambush drills, security awareness, and other security related subjects.

He has provided protection to a multitude of HNWI’s visiting Latin America, including Security Team Leader for a crypto currency client (UAE based) attending an event as a public high-profile speaker in Bogota (Colombia) in which Gordon was responsible for managing the 24/7 physical security, ground transportation and coordinating the event security.

As a security manager Gordon has also worked on sensitive high-profile projects including a multinational hydro plant operating in a high risk area in Choco (Colombia) in which he was charged with journey management for the EXPAT field engineers to and from site, overseeing the 24/7 operations center, and coordinating with the local military for current intelligence on the area and risk assessment of risks and threats to project staff and operations.

Gordon has also provided Security & Safety Advisory to media crews filming documentaries such as the “Business of Drugs” for Netflix productions in high risk locations in the Colombia jungle.

Freddie Ellis CPP

SECURITY DIRECTOR

Freddie, a British Bilingual (Spanish), ASIS “CPP” certified Security consultant residing in Bogota (Colombia) has over 16 years’ experience working within the private security sector within Latin America (& Caribbean) and the Middle East effectuating a number of roles including executive protection, training, site security, risk & security management, and consultancy fields. He has also served with the British (Army) Parachute Regiment overseas in the Middle East in Operation Telic 1 (UK deployment to Iraq).

Freddie, to date has worked in over 20 countries within Latin America (& Caribbean) which has included highlights (not limited to): Senior Security Consultant for a multi-national Mining project in Guatemala, supporting its staff and operations with Security Management, Journey Management planning, Incident Response Planning and Risk Management during periods of social unrest with local anti-mining elements in the area.

As Country Security Manager, Freddie has previously supported a large multi-national Telecommunications Giant in Venezuela and Disaster Response supporting clients during the fallout of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.

Other notable assignments have also included providing Logistical & Operational support for various multi-national clients during the violent protests & LATAM Spring across Colombia, Ecuador & Chile in 2019. Freddie has also supported various major news networks and film crews in high risk areas such as Haiti, Colombia & Ecuador with Security & Safety advisory and Awareness Training for both Local & Foreign Nationals in the region.

Freddie’s Executive Protection experience stems from the Middle East in which he provided close protection to foreign nationals, some of these high profile diplomatic personnel in projects in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.

Within Latin America, Freddie has provided Executive & VIP Protection for UHNWI’s in Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico Uruguay, & Brazil. He has also provided protection for senior C-suite executives and VP’s from several Fortune 500 companies. He has also previously been involved in several special projects including high-risk extractions of US & Foreign Nationals during violent social unrest across the region including Nicaragua, Chile, Panama (amongst others) and has supported a multi-platinum award winning rock group during their South America tour with security coordination & VIP protection.

Who is Black Mountain (BMS)?

Black Mountain Solutions is an organisation comprised of highly trained professionals with specialist knowledge in the provision of risk management and security services in Latin America.

We are an organization with over a decades experience providing Risk Management, VIP Secure Travel & Executive Protection, and other security services to a multitude of clients within the Americas. Our experience stems from serving overseas with the British Army in hostile environments to high-risk remote locations within Colombia, to metropolitan urban areas within Rio de Janeiro. Based from Bogota, Colombia our capability of Services span from Mexico down to Argentina.

Why use BMS?

Black Mountain’s unique understanding of the risks associated with operating in the Americas allows it to conduct meticulous threat assessment for every client; and based on this criteria hand pick individual consultants best suited to the specific requirements of each engagement according to their skill set and background.

Flexible & Approachable

At BMS, we recognize the need for clients to travel to high-risk areas on short notice. Our flexible Expatriate management team is readily accessible, just a call away. No need to navigate layers of management, we’re here to assist you promptly. To find out more about our Security Consultancy or Transportation Services click on the links.

Geographical Experience

Black Mountain founders and Expatriate team located in Bogota, Colombia. With over 12 years’ experience providing protective services to its clients. We are well versed in understanding the security landscape of Colombia and LATAM. With Security Project Management experience in over 25 countries across the globe we have passed our experience down to the local ground teams ensuring services meet internationals standards and client expectations.

Operational Oversight

Black Mountain founders and Expatriate team located in Bogota, Colombia. With over 12 years’ experience providing protective services to its clients. We are well versed in understanding the security landscape of Colombia and LATAM. With Security Project Management experience in over 25 countries across the globe we have passed our experience down to the local ground teams ensuring services meet internationals standards and client expectations.