Matt Garda serves as Hill & Associates’ Managing Director, bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in security and crisis management. His professional background spans crisis and security consulting, corporate security management, and guarding services. Matt has led international security risk management engagements, coordinated operational security tasks, and guided organizations through uncertain environments.

Prior to his current role in Bangkok, Matt managed a crisis and security consulting practice in Sydney, supporting clients across Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Myanmar. His areas of focus include corporate security management, security risk management, and corporate investigations, particularly in addressing fraud within financial services and credit card payment industries. He also served four years in the Australian Army Reserve as an infantry soldier, gaining valuable leadership and operational experience.

Service Lines:

• Security Risk Management 
• Risk Intelligence
• Fraud Prevention and Integrity Risk

Areas of Expertise:

• Crisis Management
• Security Risk Management
• Corporate Investigations (Fraud and Financial Services)
• Operational Security Planning & Coordination
• Crisis Response & Business Continuity

Education and Certifications:

• Security Studies, Macquarie University, Australia
• Thai Language Studies, The Australian National University

Languages:

• English (Fluent)
• Thai (Proficient)

Home Office:
Bangkok, Thailand

Email:
matthew.garda@hill-assoc.com