Experts in resilience
Partners in continuity
Proudly 100% Employee‑Owned at Horizonscan, we are a team of Business Continuity, Resilience, and Crisis Management experts. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships with businesses to increase their ability to deal with disruptive events.
Experts in Business Continuity
Team of Experts
Our team at Horizonscan are highly experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Crisis Management.
Global Perspective
Worldwide experience
Tailored Solutions
Customised services
Diverse Expertise
Range of backgrounds and specialisations
Long-term Relationships
Sustainable partnerships for ongoing support
Business Continuity Planning
Discover how our BCP, risk management, and crisis response solutions can help your business
Tailored Business Continuity Planning
Our team provides bespoke BCP solutions to help your business build resilience against disruption.
Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis
We identify critical vulnerabilities and assess potential operational impacts to prioritise recovery strategies. Our BIA process helps inform smarter, risk-based decisions across your organisation.
Crisis Management & Emergency Response Planning
We develop structured response frameworks that empower leadership teams to act quickly and decisively during a crisis. This includes command structures, escalation protocols, and communication plans.
Supply Chain Resilience Consulting
We assess your end-to-end supply chain for weak points and dependencies, providing strategies to strengthen resilience, improve visibility, and reduce business interruption risk.
Business Continuity Training & Testing
From workshops to simulated crisis exercises, we equip your teams with the skills and confidence to respond effectively under pressure. We also test your existing plans to ensure they’re practical and robust.
ISO 22301 & 27001 Standards Alignment
We support your journey to meet international best practices for business continuity. Whether you aim for full ISO 22301 & 27001 certification or want to align with recognised standards, we tailor our approach to your goals.
Meet Our Team
Our consultants and associates bring real world experience and expertise.
Shane McMahon
Director
Head of Consultancy
With over a decade of experience in emergency planning and business continuity, Shane leads the consultancy team, combining academic excellence with hands-on leadership in risk and resilience.
Patricia Heathfield
Director
Head of Business Support
Patricia oversees compliance and finance, drawing on over 40 years in accountancy to support good governance and operational efficiency.
Joely Austen
Resilience Consultant
Since 2016, Joely has delivered continuity and resilience solutions for complex client environments, supported by strong industry certifications and a practical, hands-on approach.
Simie Beecher
Lead Resilience Consultant
Simie holds an MSc with distinction and is a lead consultant, she is AMBCI-certified, delivering expert resilience and continuity consultancy
Mark Strand
Crisis Training Consultant
Mark has over 20 years of frontline crisis response experience from the fire service, army, and government. He designs and delivers dynamic, real-world crisis simulations for clients globally.
Hannah Dale
Resilience Consultant
Hannah brings legal and human rights expertise to the team, advising on risk management, supply chain due diligence, and strategic compliance across sectors.
Neal Conyard
Resilience Consultant
Neal brings extensive experience in business continuity and contingency planning, recently serving with the Metropolitan Police’s Aviation Command at Heathrow Airport, with AMBCI certification and a Master’s in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management.
Elizabeth Rusiecki
Resilience Consultant
With a background in strategic client management at Amazon and Gartner, Elizabeth focuses on aligning continuity planning with business objectives and operational risk.
Hannah Kemp
Financial Administrator
A qualified accountant and business administration apprentice, Hannah supports financial operations and control across the consultancy.
John Benfield
Business Development Manager
John leads client acquisition and partnerships. With an MBA and Business Continuity certification, he connects businesses with the right resilience solutions to suit their needs.
Lucy Gordon
Graduate Resilience Consultant
Lucy combines academic training in diplomacy and defence with qualifications in business continuity and cybersecurity standards, supporting strategic planning and risk programmes
Musa Khokhar
Graduate Resilience Consultant
Musa supports client delivery with a foundation in international business and real-world consultancy experience in security and resilience.
Safeguarding Success Through Resilience
We help you plan ahead, respond faster, and recover stronger