Simon Sanchez
About Simon Sanchez
Simon Sanchez is a Security Coordinator at Chevron in San Ramon, California, with a diverse background in security, military operations, and education.
Title and Current Role at Chevron
Simon Sanchez is a Security Coordinator at Chevron in San Ramon, California, United States. In this role, he supervises a team of 57 individuals, including management personnel. Sanchez is responsible for assessing threats and risks related to the protection of high-level executives such as the Manager Director and President. He also manages the Presidential Security Team and the Emergency Management Team. His duties extend to providing guidance for new team members in the Latin American HQ offices and planning, managing, and optimizing the annual security budget.
Previous Experience in Academia and Journalism
Before joining Chevron, Simon Sanchez worked at Universidad Simon Bolivar as Deputy Teaching Director from 2004 to 2005. Prior to his academic role, he spent a year as an Independent Radio News Presenter at News Broadcasting from 2003 to 2004.
Military Background
Simon Sanchez has a significant military background, having served in various capacities within the Venezuelan Army. Notable positions include Lieutenant - Border Chief Security Officer and Commander Unit from 1994 to 1997, Lieutenant - Security and Close Protection Commander Unit from 1997 to 1999, and Captain - Operations Section Chief Officer from 2002 to 2003. He also served as a Personnel Section Chief Officer from 2001 to 2002.
Educational Background
Simon Sanchez studied at numerous prestigious institutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Universidad Simón Bolívar, which he obtained between 2011 and 2013. He also earned another Master’s degree from the High Diplomatic Studies Institute Pedro Gual between 2003 and 2005. Additionally, Simon has studied at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania from 2012 to 2013, and the Venezuela Military Academy where he focused on Art and Military Science from 1989 to 1994.
Security Consultancy
Simon Sanchez has experience as a Security Consultant, proposing initiatives and preparing educational programs to minimize exposure to risk in various settings, including Caracas. His work involved developing strategies to help organizations safeguard their operations and personnel.