Philip Els Appointed Head Of Excellerate Security's Investigation and Intelligence Unit
04 Mar 2024
Excellerate Services is pleased to welcome Philip Els to our
security team as Head of Investigation and Intelligence. With an illustrious
career spanning over four decades, Philip brings a wealth of experience and
expertise to our organisation.
Philip's journey in law enforcement began in 1978 when he
joined the South African Police. Throughout his tenure, he served in various
capacities, including Investigator, Intelligence Operative, Trainer, and
Commander, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to his work. His
investigative skills were honed in specialised units such as Murder and
Robbery, Organised Crime, Serious Violent Crime, and Commercial Crime, among
others. Notably, Philip has conducted covert operations both nationally and
internationally, working closely with foreign law enforcement agencies.
Over the course of his career, Philip was responsible for
preparing many high-profile cases for trial in the High Court and as Supreme
Courts, this gave him exposure to testifying and presenting evidence in court.
Philip retired from the South African Police Service in 2020, having achieved
the rank of Colonel, to put his extensive experience and skills to use on the
private sector.
His extensive studies and training in Strategic Management,
Project Management, Anti-Corruption and Commercial Crime Investigation,
Security Practice, Principles of Effective Leadership as well as Management of
Training and Development, has equipped Philip with the academic knowledge to
augment his practical experience, giving him the requisite skills to excel in
the private security industry.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Philip is a loving
father and grandfather. His passion for his work is matched only by his
dedication to staying active through sports like squash, golf, and gym.
We are confident that Philip's wealth of experience and
unwavering commitment to excellence will be of benefit to both Excellerate
Services and our clients.
