Drew Neckar Named to the Life Safety Alliance’s Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2 min read

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Philadelphia, PA – July 15th, 2026 — COSECURE is proud to announce that Principal Consultant Drew Neckar, CPP, CHPA, CPD, has been recognized as one of the Life Safety Alliance’s Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety, an international honor recognizing professionals whose leadership and influence are helping shape the future of the security and life safety profession. 

The Top 40 Global Thought Leaders program celebrates individuals who have made meaningful contributions through industry leadership, education, collaboration, and the advancement of best practices. Honorees are selected based on their demonstrated impact on the profession and their commitment to improving safety and security outcomes across organizations and communities worldwide. 

Throughout his career, Neckar has been recognized as a leader in developing practical, prevention-focused security strategies that help organizations address today’s increasingly complex risk environment. With more than two decades of experience spanning healthcare, higher education, and enterprise security, he has advised organizations on threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, security program development, and enterprise risk management. His work has also contributed to the evolution of industry standards, professional education, and the advancement of security as a strategic business function. 

“Drew’s recognition as one of the world’s leading thought leaders reflects the expertise, integrity, and forward-thinking approach he brings to every client engagement,” said Daniel R. Pascale, CPP, Chief Executive Officer of COSECURE. “His ability to translate complex security challenges into practical, sustainable solutions has earned the respect of organizations across industries and continues to strengthen the profession as a whole. We are incredibly proud to see his leadership recognized on the global stage.” 

This recognition further strengthens COSECURE’s position as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking forward-thinking security and risk management solutions. Through the expertise of leaders like Neckar, COSECURE continues to help clients build resilient security programs that protect people, strengthen operations, and prepare organizations for the evolving challenges of tomorrow. 

Neckar’s selection further reinforces COSECURE’s commitment to providing organizations with experienced, forward-looking advisors who help clients strengthen resilience, mitigate risk, and build safer environments through practical, evidence-based security strategies. 

About COSECURE 

COSECURE is a leading security and risk consulting firm providing strategic, experience-driven solutions to organizations facing complex safety, security, and threat management challenges. With expertise spanning healthcare, higher education, corporate, and public-sector environments, COSECURE partners with clients to develop proactive, prevention-focused security programs that protect people, assets, and operations while aligning with organizational mission and culture. 

Learn more at www.cosecure.com. 

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