Kate Bright

@katevbright 📱

On a mission to make the world a safer place - for everyone.

I bring nearly three decades of frontline experience advising private clients, family offices, and high-performance individuals on how to create strategies to live more securely - with confidence, without fear. As one of only 300 Chartered Security Professionals worldwide, I founded UMBRA International Group to redefine what security means today: holistic, human, and proactive.

UMBRA’s Secure Lifestyle® approach spans four key pillars: physical, digital, reputational and emotional security - recognising that how we feel safe is just as important as what keeps us safe. As CEO, I lead a purpose-driven business that reinvests profits into social impact initiatives, from championing veterans and women’s safety, to pioneering career transitions in our Sports to Security programme. We are proudly British, globally minded, and deeply committed to international trade, impact and inclusion.

I’m frequently invited to speak at international forums, family office events and leadership panels - most recently with talks that unpack ‘Invisible Security’ and the emotional side of resilience. I’ve delivered a TEDx talk, contributed to global panels, and am proud to be a recognised voice in the sector - honoured by awards including Security Institute’s Services to the Sector and CEO Monthly’s CEO of the Year 2024.

Alongside UMBRA, I proudly serve as: • Trustee of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Charitable Trust (‘Kindness in Security’) - giving back to the sector • Trustee of the Janus Foundation (Gender Impact Philanthropy) - moving the needle on gender equality • British Army Gender Advisory Committe Member - bringing my private sector experience to high performance Defence thinking • Fellow of the RSA - following in my fathers footsteps • Co-Chair of the Clapham Safer Neighbourhood Panel - to help understand how community safety is everyone’s problem (including my clients)

I’m also an active supporter of veterans’ causes as a business and we now hold the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. This represents years of our commitment and is one of my proudest achievements.

In a world defined by complexity, uncertainty, and constant change, I believe in collaborative problem-solving, high EQ leadership, and building communities. Whether advising a client, delivering a keynote, or mentoring the next generation, I lead with purpose and passion.

I’m always open to conversations🔒