Alesian Group Appoints Industry Veteran Drew Neckar as Managing Principal to Drive Strategic Expansion
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — [October 12, 2026] — Alesian Group, a leading public safety and enterprise security risk management advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Drew Neckar to lead the firm as Managing Principal. Bringing over 30 years of security industry leadership, Neckar will spearhead the firm’s strategic alliance initiatives, expand client reach across key global markets, and bolster consulting capabilities across diverse sectors.
Neckar brings a distinguished track record of designing and executing award-winning safety, security, and emergency management programs across high-stakes industries, including healthcare, financial services, higher education, technology, and hospitality.
Decades of Proven Security Leadership
Neckar’s career spans high-level executive positions across prominent institutions and elite consulting practices:
Healthcare & Corporate Leadership: Served as Regional Director overseeing all aspects of the security program for Mayo Clinic’s Northern Wisconsin region, and led safety, security, and emergency management programs for ECMC Group a company with subsidiaries in the financial services and software industries and which operated career college and charter school campuses across the United States.
Global Advisory Expertise: Previously founded Security Advisors Consulting Group, served as Principal Consultant for COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions (following its acquisition of Security Advisors Consulting Group), Regional Vice President for Security Management Services International, and Associate Consultant at Margolis Healy.
Global Reach: Guided organizations operating on five continents to build resilient, proactive risk management infrastructures.
Drew brings an unparalleled blend of real-world operational experience, strategic vision, and deep industry connections to Alesian Group. As Managing Principal, his leadership will be instrumental in executing our mission of connecting knowledge to need, scaling our geographic footprint, and building powerful strategic alliances.
Globally Recognized Safety & Security Thought Leader
Beyond his operational track record, Neckar is widely recognized as a global thought leader in enterprise risk management. He frequently addresses international conferences, publishes extensively in industry trade journals, and has held senior leadership roles in top industry associations, including ASIS International, the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC).
His contributions to the field have earned top international distinctions, including being named Global Security Consultant of the Year by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) and selected as one of the Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Life Safety and Security.
"I am thrilled to join The Alesian Group during such a pivotal time of growth," stated Drew Neckar, Managing Principal. "I look forward to leveraging my experience and network to deliver high-impact security solutions, forge strategic partnerships, and help our clients navigate an increasingly complex global risk landscape."
About Alesian Group
Alesian Group is a premier risk management and security consulting firm dedicated to connecting the knowledge of their team of security and violence prevention experts to the needs of their clients. By offering tailored safety, security, and risk mitigation strategies, Alesian Group helps organizations across the globe protect their personnel, assets, operational continuity, and reputation.
For more information about security consulting services or strategic partnerships, visit www.alesiangroup.com.
