Boom7 Meet The Owner | Ep23 | Jeff Hill: Super cop to business owner in bespoke security

Meet The Owner

Friday, 17 April 2026 - 1 hour 3 minutes

In this episode of Meet the Owner, host Steven Dryden Hall sits down with Jeff Hill, a former detective chief superintendent with over 30 years in policing, now co-founder of a specialist security consultancy working with high and ultra high net worth individuals.

Jeff shares a fascinating journey from his early life in the East End of London to a long and varied career in the police, tackling serious and organised crime, leading major investigations, and ultimately overseeing regional counterterrorism and organised crime units.

He opens up about the realities of policing in the 80s, the challenges of leadership, and the pressures of balancing career progression with family life. There are powerful insights into how criminals think, how policing has evolved, and what it really takes to succeed in high-pressure environments.

The conversation then moves into business, as Jeff explains how he transitioned into entrepreneurship, building a consultancy that protects wealthy clients by thinking like the criminals targeting them. From networking strategies to positioning a unique service, he shares practical lessons on starting and growing a business without relying on traditional marketing.

If you're interested in leadership, security, entrepreneurship, or real-life crime insights, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Key topics:

- Life and career in policing
- Leadership and career progression
- Understanding criminal behaviour
- Transitioning from employment to business
- Building a high-end consultancy
- Networking and client acquisition strategies
- Business lessons and mindset

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