TOM HAZELTON
RXO
Charlotte,NC
1
Certification
47
years of professional experience
Board-facing executive with more than 40 years leading enterprise security, global investigations, executive protection, crisis management, business continuity, and supply chain security for multinational organizations. Recognized for aligning security strategy with business objectives while protecting people, operations, assets, and shareholder value.
Work History
Director, Global Corporate Security & Loss Prevention
4 Years 6 Months- Led enterprise security, investigations, loss prevention, and risk management initiatives for leading transportation and logistics company, enhancing overall security posture.
- Provided strategic oversight for security operations across 10 countries and 350+ facilities, ensuring alignment with global risk management objectives.
- Direct complex investigations involving fraud, cargo theft, misconduct, threats, and organized criminal activity.
- Directed complex investigations into fraud, cargo theft, misconduct, threats, and organized criminal activity, resulting in effective risk mitigation and resolution.
Senior Director, Corporate Security, Field Operations, Facility Management & Aviation
18 Years- Led executive protection, crisis management, investigations, facility security, aviation security, and compliance.
- Led executive protection, crisis management, investigations, and compliance, enhancing facility and aviation security across operations.
- Managed enterprise security budgets and contracts, optimizing technology programs and fostering strategic law-enforcement partnerships.
Detective / FBI Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
22 Years- Conducted long-term undercover investigations across United States, Mexico, and Caribbean, contributing to dismantling organized crime networks.
- Assisted in federal investigations of organized crime, narcotics, money laundering, and financial crimes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Conducted thorough investigations to solve complex cases, ensuring adherence to legal protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and share critical information on criminal activities.
- Developed and implemented investigative strategies that improved case resolution rates within the department.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Skills
Enterprise Security Strategy
Global Security Operations
Enterprise Risk Management
Crisis management
Executive Protection
Corporate Investigations
Business Continuity
Workplace Violence Prevention
Supply Chain Security
Physical Security Technology
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Public-Private Partnerships
Accomplishments
- Directed global corporate security operations spanning 10 countries and more than 350 facilities.
- Protected organizations employing over 17,000 employees across manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and corporate operations.
- Led enterprise investigations involving cargo theft, fraud, workplace violence, organized crime, money laundering, and supply chain threats.
- Built trusted partnerships with FBI, DEA, Homeland Security, IRS, U.S. Customs, and international law enforcement.
- Advised executive leadership and Boards on enterprise risk, resilience, governance, crisis response, and executive protection.
Certification
Certified Homeland Security Professional – Level V
BOARD VALUE PROPOSITION
Accomplished executive combining Fortune 500 corporate security leadership, global supply chain protection, executive advisory expertise, and distinguished investigative experience. Brings a strategic business mindset that enables organizational growth while reducing enterprise risk and strengthening resilience.
Timeline
Director, Global Corporate Security & Loss Prevention
RXO
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Senior Director, Corporate Security, Field Operations, Facility Management & Aviation
Coca-Cola Consolidated
01.2002 - 01.2020Read More
Detective / FBI Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
01.1980 - 01.2002Read More
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science from Social Science
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Gardner-Webb University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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