Preparing for the non-conventional threat

Gwyn Winfield has been writing on CBRNE issues for over 25 years, he is acknowledged as the world’s leading journalistic authority on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence. Gwyn has also produced and/or chaired CBRN conferences, spoken at a number of CBRN conferences (both Nato countries and beyond), written for defence and homeland security magazines and national newspapers, presented a BBC documentary on the state of UK readiness for a CBRN attack and co-authored a book on terrorism.He leads the UK office, provides content and support to the consultancy team and has been the leader for the three FP7 EC projects that Falcon Communications have been involved in - ENCIRCLE, IFREACT and GIFT. 

David has over 28 years experience in business publishing and conferences covering the fields of energy, finance, advanced technology, defence and, for the last ten years, CBRNE. A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University and co-founder of Falcon Communications with Gwyn Winfield, he has outstanding contacts and influence throughout the CBRNE community and is a frequent visitor to trade shows around the world, seeking clients and prospects for our print, online and conference products.

Zoe worked for the NHS in London for 16 years, 12 of which were spent in a mortuary setting working up from Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist to Mortuary Manager. She developed a love for all things CBRN when she began assisting with post mortem examinations on Individual Chemical Exposure (ICE) cases in 2009. The cases were primarily suicides involving Hydrogen Cyanide and Hydrogen Sulphide with the odd ‘unknown chemical’ thrown in to keep her on her toes. She spent a lot of time working with the Metropolitan Police Dedicated CBRN Unit and HART on these cases and this made for a great educational experience and enhanced her interest in not only the chemicals she was dealing with but also the different types of PPE available, types of DIM equipment and how they worked etc. In 2017 she joined the CBRNe World team as the Marketing & Communications Manager where she could continue indulge her passion for all things CBRNe.

Tony has been the creative director and in-house photographer at Falcon Communications for the past eight years and is responsible for producing the magazines, marketing material and exhibition graphics. He has over 20 years of publishing experience, including managing creative and production departments and his previous work included the initial design and art direction for many other international defence industry titles.

James has been a Business Development professional for 20 years. He previously spearheaded operations in MENA, Europe and India for the power generation business. Despite the best efforts of other members of staff he remains a Tottenham Hotspur fan.

Dr. Christina Baxter is the inspiration behind the ever informative, and entertaining, super hero CBAX, who features in her own comic strip in the magazine. CBAX carefully creates her content for each issue, to ensure the reader is always prepared.

In her daily life, Christina is the CEO of Emergency Response TIPS, LLC which provides practical, evidence-based solutions for emergency response through the development of next generation tools for enhanced situational awareness and responder safety; instructional design materials for instructor-led and web-based programs in the areas of CBRNE, hazardous materials, and clandestine laboratory response; technology transition guidance for emerging technologies; and, emergency planning for hazardous materials and emergency response.