Director of Protective Services
Mike Soberal, CPP
Mike Soberal is a highly accomplished security professional with a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation and over 30 years of experience in corporate security and risk management, investigations and health and safety.
His career has included security leadership roles with major organizations across industries including aviation, cannabis, pharmaceuticals, logistics and transportation, post secondary institutions, and commercial properties where he led national and international security programs, complex investigations, and large-scale system implementations.
His strengths include establishing strong global corporate security programs, auditing existing programs, developing policies & procedures, building out business continuity plans & crisis management responses, and establishing key performance metrics to ensure the effectiveness of those programs.
Mike holds multiple professional credentials and certifications including:
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) - American Society for Industry Security (ASIS)
Business Continuity Planning – DRI Canada
Corporate Executive Master Class – Burrill Green Business School
Certified Terrorism Information Officer – R.C.M.P/George Brown College
REID Interview & Interrogation Course
Introduction to Investigative Skills & Processes – Justice Institute of British Columbia
Ontario Occupational Health & Safety – Level 1 & 2
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Basic and Advanced
Member ASIS International – Toronto Chapter Chair 2014/2015
ASIS International - ASIS Canada Board of Directors
Member ASIS International – Calgary Chapter 2015 to present
Mike has developed exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities through extensive collaboration with diverse partners, including private industry leaders, municipal and provincial government officials, law enforcement agencies at all levels, and intelligence organizations. His ability to build strategic relationships and facilitate productive dialogue across sectors has proven essential in developing comprehensive security solutions that address complex, multi-jurisdictional challenges while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.