Steven James Foreman is British, an HM Forces Veteran (Army), and a recently retired security contractor/security advisor.

For over 30 years, he lived in East Africa, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East working as a Safari Guide and Mountain and Expedition Leader, a Security Consultant or Manager for Private Military Companies (PMCs), Security and Risk Management companies, and International NGOs.

Steve, now retired, lives back in the UK, with his teenage daughter.

He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS).