Philip Grindell
Philip Grindell MSc CSyP is the founder of Defuse Global, a consultancy protecting high-profile individuals from physical, reputational, and psychological harm. A former Scotland Yard Detective with over 35 years’ experience, he led UK Parliament’s threat team after Jo Cox MP’s assassination — where his work prevented a planned terrorist attack.
Philip now advises politicians, executives, and celebrities, delivering discreet, practical strategies that defuse threats and restore peace of mind. He is the author of Personal Threat Management: The Practitioner’s Guide to Keeping Clients Safer (2025), a Chartered Security Professional, and host of The Defuse Podcast.
