Securing your interests
AHNA Group is a multi-discipline security consortium, providing you with true security convergence services to ensure smooth and optimal operational outcomes
Who we are
Mac Segal
CEO
AHNA Group Consulting is the culmination of 30 years of operational, training and consulting experience in the Security Industry. Specializing in the securing your interests and facilitating your success, Mac brings real world knowledge and expertise to all facets of our company.
As a Subject Matter Expert, Mac conducts executive protection operations, security assessments and designs comprehensive security plans for hotels, corporate headquarters and critical infrastructure the world over. Working extensively with owners and operators in the private and government sectors worldwide he possesses an in depth understanding of the challenges facing the hospitality businesses and infrastructure in today’s world.
Mac has published many articles about security and is a regular speaker at security conferences the world over as well as SME to governments, major television and print news outlets.
Mac leads training programs in Security Awareness & Suspicious Indicator Identification, Emergency Response Procedures, Covert Close Protection, Hotel Security and other disciplines. Mac has taught thousands of hotel and hospitality employees, security professionals, government close protection units and C-suite executives.
Born in South Africa, he has served in two militaries as well as government service. Mac has lived in Africa, Europe and the Middle East whilst operating around the globe. This excellent multi-cultural understanding allows him to provide tailor-made, relevant and practical security, and safety solutions.
Eitan Neishlos BA, LLB
Chairman
Eitan is an experienced Director of both private and public companies. He is an entrepreneur with investments in security, media, fitness, film and payment software with a passion for philanthropy and is the co-founder of Resonance Australia.
Eitan has 15 years’ experience as a corporate attorney and business executive in both large multi-national organisations and technology related entrepreneurial enterprises, including digital payments business Dashpay, which he sold to Capital Appreciation in 2017. In addition, Eitan was a Director of Caspit Payment Technologies, a leading EFTPOS supply, distribution and solutions company, operating in the Israeli payments sector. He is also a member of Weizmann Vibe at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Eitan is a qualified attorney at Law from the University of Johannesburg and practiced as a commercial lawyer at Bowmans.
Eitan is the Chairman of Courage to Care which is run and managed by over 100 volunteers and a team of dedicated staff. Courage to Care is a not-for-profit organisation, focussing on creating awareness to the dangers of and prejudice, racism and discrimination, which is run and managed by around 100 volunteers and a small number of professional staff.
Jennifer Upton
CFO
Jennifer has worked in the Executive Protection and Security industry since 2014, executing and managing back-office client support both within the United States, and internationally. She has been part of organizations within and outside of the security industry during high growth periods and has assisted in supporting operations and owners through those challenges.
She is active in her community, Huntsville, Alabama, serving on the Board of Directors of a non-profit, volunteering at a start-up initiative for new businesses and is an active member of the Women’s Economic Development Council. Jennifer has presented in person and on podcasts the importance of internal controls, and the key areas to success for businesses.
Licensed in the state of Georgia, Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned her accounting degree from Kennesaw State University and began her career with an international public accounting firm. Her industry experience is vast, including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, non-profit, executive protection, transportation and staffing.
Eric Schudy
CIO
AHNA’s CIO is an executive with over 30 years experience in all aspects of business and technology. Eric is a problem solver with a passion for building successful businesses using technology, processes, and financial tools.
He was in his first startup in a physics lab in 1984, and never looked back.
Eric has a BA degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, with minors in physics and finance. He is also a member of the IEEE since 1995.
Thomas Hald
Vice President of Global Operations

Michael Falkenberg
Vice President of Operations
Michael’s career in the security industry spans three decades and has seen him operating and providing security services in over 50 countries.
He has conducted and managed executive protection operations for Fortune 500 CEOs, C-suite executives, UHNWI and families and celebrities the world over and has extensive experience operating in multi-cultural environments.
Having begun his career In the Danish Royal Guard and then moving into the private security sector, Michael has real-world experience in Executive Protection, Loss Prevention, Maritime and Port Security and access control.
Michael has extensive qualifications in Executive Protection, Covert Close Protection, Medical First Responder, Hotel Security, Advanced Driving and Security Management.
Decades of operational experience and know-how in a vast variety of countries and cultures enable Michael to manage security operations seamlessly and effectively to ensure our client’s interests are secured the world over.
Heather Moore
Director of Business Operations
Heather comes to the AHNA Group with over 20 years of experience as a project manager and analyst. Starting in the healthcare management industry, she worked extensively as an analytics coordinator and managed numerous projects in various academic medical centers.
Most recently Heather served as analytics manager in the executive protection arena, focusing on finance, vendor management and oversight of Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015).
Heather has a passion for innovation, quality engagement and collaboration.
Jon Melville
Director of Security Operations
Jon joined AHNA Group in March 2022 and is currently the Director of Security Operations.
Throughout his career, Jon has gained extensive global experience in the Executive Protection field. He has worked in the USA, Nigeria, Pakistan, Libya, Iraq, Mauritania, China, Bangladesh and numerous European countries for various High Net Worth clients, NGOs, and for various companies within the Oil & Gas sector and Department of Defense. He has over 30 years combined experience in the Security Industry and Military.
Jon holds a level 4 diploma in Security Management, he holds a B-Tec level 3 in Executive Protection and he has also been trained as a First Responder at the intermediate level, CPR/AED Health Care Provider.
From 1991 to 2005, Jon served in the British Military as a member of the Parachute Regiment.
Mac Segal
CEO
AHNA Group Consulting is the culmination of 30 years of operational, training and consulting experience in the Security Industry. Specializing in the securing your interests and facilitating your success, Mac brings real world knowledge and expertise to all facets of our company.
As a Subject Matter Expert, Mac conducts executive protection operations, security assessments and designs comprehensive security plans for hotels, corporate headquarters and critical infrastructure the world over. Working extensively with owners and operators in the private and government sectors worldwide he possesses an in depth understanding of the challenges facing the hospitality businesses and infrastructure in today’s world.
Mac has published many articles about security and is a regular speaker at security conferences the world over as well as SME to governments, major television and print news outlets.
Mac leads training programs in Security Awareness & Suspicious Indicator Identification, Emergency Response Procedures, Covert Close Protection, Hotel Security and other disciplines. Mac has taught thousands of hotel and hospitality employees, security professionals, government close protection units and C-suite executives.
Born in South Africa, he has served in two militaries as well as government service. Mac has lived in Africa, Europe and the Middle East whilst operating around the globe. This excellent multi-cultural understanding allows him to provide tailor-made, relevant and practical security and safety solutions.
Eitan Neishlos BA, LLB
Chairman
Eitan is an experienced Director of both private and public companies. He is an entrepreneur with investments in security, media, fitness, film and payment software with a passion for philanthropy and is the co-founder of Resonance Australia.
Eitan has 15 years’ experience as a corporate attorney and business executive in both large multi-national organisations and technology related entrepreneurial enterprises, including digital payments business Dashpay, which he sold to Capital Appreciation in 2017. In addition, Eitan was a Director of Caspit Payment Technologies, a leading EFTPOS supply, distribution and solutions company, operating in the Israeli payments sector. He is also a member of Weizmann Vibe at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Eitan is a qualified attorney at Law from the University of Johannesburg and practiced as a commercial lawyer at Bowmans. Eitan is the Chairman of Courage to Care which is a not-for-profit organisation, focussing on creating awareness to the dangers of prejudice, racism and discrimination, which is run and managed by over 100 volunteers and a team of dedicated staff.
Jennifer Upton
CFO
Jennifer has worked in the Executive Protection and Security industry since 2014, executing and managing back-office client support both within the United States, and internationally. She has been part of organizations within and outside of the security industry during high growth periods and has assisted in supporting operations and owners through those challenges.
She is active in her community, Huntsville, Alabama, serving on the Board of Directors of a non-profit, volunteering at a start-up initiative for new businesses and is an active member of the Women’s Economic Development Council. Jennifer has presented in person and on podcasts the importance of internal controls, and the key areas to success for businesses.
Licensed in the state of Georgia, Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned her accounting degree from Kennesaw State University and began her career with an international public accounting firm. Her industry experience is vast, including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, non-profit, executive protection, transportation and staffing.
Eric Schudy
CIO
AHNA’s CIO is an executive with over 30 years experience in all aspects of business and technology. Eric is a problem solver with a passion for building successful businesses using technology, processes, and financial tools.
He was in his first startup in a physics lab in 1984, and never looked back.
Eric has a BA degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, with minors in physics and finance. He is also a member of the IEEE since 1995.
Thomas Hald
Vice President of Global Operations

Michael Falkenberg
Vice President of Operations
Michael’s career in the security industry spans three decades and has seen him operating and providing security services in over 50 countries.
He has conducted and managed executive protection operations for Fortune 500 CEOs, C-suite executives, UHNWI and families and celebrities the world over and has extensive experience operating in multi-cultural environments.
Having begun his career In the Danish Royal Guard and then moving into the private security sector, Michael has real-world experience in Executive Protection, Loss Prevention, Maritime and Port Security and access control.
Michael has extensive qualifications in Executive Protection, Covert Close Protection, Medical First Responder, Hotel Security, Advanced Driving and Security Management.
Decades of operational experience and know-how in a vast variety of countries and cultures enable Michael to manage security operations seamlessly and effectively to ensure our client’s interests are secured the world over.
Heather Moore
Director of Business Operations
Heather comes to the AHNA Group with over 20 years of experience as a project manager and analyst. Starting in the healthcare management industry, she worked extensively as an analytics coordinator and managed numerous projects in various academic medical centers.
Most recently Heather served as analytics manager in the executive protection arena, focusing on finance, vendor management and oversight of Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015). Heather has a passion for innovation, quality engagement and collaboration.
Jon Melville
Director of Security Operations
Jon joined AHNA Group in March 2022 and is currently the Director of Security Operations.
Throughout his career, Jon has gained extensive global experience in the Executive Protection field. He has worked in the USA, Nigeria, Pakistan, Libya, Iraq, Mauritania, China, Bangladesh and numerous European countries for various High Net Worth clients, NGOs, and for various companies within the Oil & Gas sector and Department of Defense. He has over 30 years combined experience in the Security Industry and Military.
Jon holds a level 4 diploma in Security Management, he holds a B-Tec level 3 in Executive Protection and he has also been trained as a First Responder at the intermediate level, CPR/AED Health Care Provider.
From 1991 to 2005, Jon served in the British Military as a member of the Parachute Regiment.
Services
Executive Protection
Facilitating your success, productivity and safety is the focus of our EP division. We provide low-key, unobtrusive, and intelligent protection methodologies and technologies to secure your interests and allow you to optimize your business or leisure travel without hindrance.
Executive Protection
Covert Close Protection
Residential Security
Design of Corporate Executive Protection Programs
Surveillance Detection
Security Management
Secure Transportation
When traveling internationally safety and comfort are of paramount importance. Our secure transportation facilitates seamless service to get you to your hotel, meetings, activities, or the airport on time and without pressure. Our transport providers have local knowledge and capabilities to ensure your trip is a success.
Consistent & reliable service
Security aware professional drivers
Local knowledge and capabilities
VIP airport services
Variety of vehicles
Security Consulting
We understand that security is an integral part of production facilities and critical infrastructure.
From airports to large scale production facilities, we work together with you to ensure that the production facilities are secured both physically and technologically meeting international standards and best practices.
Risk Assessments for Production Facilities, Critical Infrastructure & Supply Chain
Security Master Plans for New Builds & Refurbishments
Security Audits for Facilities in Operation
Cyber & IT Security Audits & Solutions
Security Monitoring Systems for Critical Infrastructure
Security Awareness & Emergency Procedures Training
ESRM Program Development
Enterprise Security Risk Management is a complex topic that requires a holistic approach and deep understanding of all the components that make up a corporate security apparatus. We provide you with all the necessary expertise to design, build and maintain your corporate security program.
ESRM program auditing & development
Executive Protection Program assessments & development
Routine & Emergency Procedures
Cyber Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments
Physical security Red Teaming
Training
Training needs to be constructive, positive, and flexible. Our courses are focused on the participants, to encourage and ensure their growth and development. Studies are a combination of classroom lessons, interactive experiences and field exercises providing the students with the opportunity to practice what they have learnt and experience the benefits of their newly gained knowledge and skills.
Covert Close Protection
Security Awareness
Behavioral Analyses for Executive Protection
Advance Executive Protection
Cyber & IT Security
Crisis Management
Executive Protection
Facilitating your success, productivity and safety is the focus of our EP division. We provide low-key, unobtrusive, and intelligent protection methodologies and technologies to secure your interests and allow you to optimize your business or leisure travel without hindrance.
Executive Protection
Covert Close Protection
Residential Security
Design of Corporate Executive Protection Programs
Surveillance Detection
Security Management
Secure Transportation
When traveling internationally safety and comfort are of paramount importance. Our secure transportation facilitates seamless service to get you to your hotel, meetings, activities, or the airport on time and without pressure. Our transport providers have local knowledge and capabilities to ensure your trip is a success.
Consistent & reliable service
Security aware professional drivers
Local knowledge and capabilities
VIP airport services
Variety of vehicles
Security Consulting
We understand that security is an integral part of production facilities and critical infrastructure.
From airports to large scale production facilities, we work together with you to ensure that the production facilities are secured both physically and technologically meeting international standards and best practices.
Risk Assessments for Production Facilities, Critical Infrastructure & Supply Chain
Security Master Plans for New Builds & Refurbishments
Security Audits for Facilities in Operation
Cyber & IT Security Audits & Solutions
Security Monitoring Systems for Critical Infrastructure
Security Awareness & Emergency Procedures Training
ESRM Program Development
Enterprise Security Risk Management is a complex topic that requires a holistic approach and deep understanding of all the components that make up a corporate security apparatus. We provide you with all the necessary expertise to design, build and maintain your corporate security program.
ESRM program auditing & development
Executive Protection Program assessments & development
Routine & Emergency Procedures
Cyber Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments
Physical security Red Teaming
Training
Training needs to be constructive, positive, and flexible. Our courses are focused on the participants, to encourage and ensure their growth and development. Studies are a combination of classroom lessons, interactive experiences and field exercises providing the students with the opportunity to practice what they have learnt and experience the benefits of their newly gained knowledge and skills.
Covert Close Protection
Security Awareness
Behavioural Analyses for Executive Protection
Advance Executive Protection
Cyber & IT Security
Crisis Management