LEADERSHIP

Our organisation is made up of professionals with extensive experience in Special Forces and Elite Police operations, each contributing decades of expertise in complex and high-threat environments. 

Strong leadership creates the foundations for a successful operation. Our Directors have extensive hands-on experience, and each one of our Operatives are dedicated to providing tailored intelligence, protection, and strategic support, offering clients access to resources and insights that enhance their operational effectiveness in any situation.

Our Leadership team for the UK, Europe, Africa & Asia

sebastien bouchard

founder

Retired from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) in 2019 after an exceptional 20-year career. He has a vast understanding of risk mitigation within the entire risk/threat spectrum. He founded 242 GROUP with a proven and tested leadership style forged in the most stressful and adverse conditions. His vision for the firm stays at the forefront of daily operations, provide a no fail service.

benjamin vessey

co-founder

Retired from UKSF in 2023 after serving 12 years as a Special Forces Communicator (SFC) and former Royal Marines Commando. He joined 242 GROUP in 2022 as a certified management consultant and was quickly recognised as a pillar of the company, with his extensive experience working in remote, sensitive, and hostile environments across the globe. With exceptional leadership skills, has mentored, trained & developed teams including government agencies and partner forces.

joseph moloney

co-founder

Served 12 years in UK Policing, the majority of which was spent in the distinguished SCO19 Special Firearms Command. He is 242 GROUP’s leading edge to risk mitigate against UK’s terrorism and violent crime threats. His DNA is on all standard operating procedures, contingencies and reports pertaining to crime fighting and protection operations within the UK. He is our UK Law subject matter expert ensuring the company always operates above board.

Kevin Charles-Thompson

Director

Retired from UK Special Forces in 2019 after 18 years in the British Army, including service with 22 SAS. He brings elite military experience to the private sector, delivering uncompromising security solutions built on top-level strategic and tactical expertise. Deployed across Afghanistan, Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Africa, his expertise spans counter terrorism, hostage rescue, close protection, and surveillance. A former 22 SAS CTW instructor, he’s a globally sought-after CQB specialist.

Targeted Security Solutions delivered with excellence, integrity and precision.