Neil Wain

Neil Wain is an experienced professional specializing in security, safeguarding, and investigation, currently serving as Head of Security, Safeguarding and Investigation and International Programme Director at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance since October 2015. Wain's role focuses on combatting modern slavery through victim identification, advocacy, and training frontline professionals. Additionally, Wain holds an Honorary Fellow position at Manchester Metropolitan University, is a trained coach in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and previously worked as UK Director of Business Development for PredPol, Inc., contributing to crime prediction technology. Wain has held academic roles, including Resident Scholar at the University of Cambridge, and has extensive experience in police leadership and inspection, including associate inspector roles with HMIC. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Criminology and Leadership from Cambridge University and a BA (Hons) in Public Administration from The Manchester Metropolitan University.