Chairman

Fortinus Global Ltd and International Border Management and Technologies Association

Tony Smith CBE is a former Director General of the UK Border Force and Director of Ports of Entry in both the UK and Canada, with over 45 years’ experience in Border Control. He was SRO and Gold Commander for the UKBA London 2012 Olympics Programme; and was awarded the prestigious order of Commander of the British Empire by HM Queen Elizabeth 2 for his contribution to border security. He is now chairman of Fortinus Global Ltd www.fortinusglobal.com an International Border Management Consultancy Company; and chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association (IBMATA – www.ibmata.org) promoting collaboration and best practice in the development of current and future border controls.