Who We Are

Who We Are

Fortinus Global Ltd was established in 2015 to provide world‑class consultancy on border management, immigration, customs, and security. We combine operational credibility with strategic vision, supporting governments and companies to deliver safe, secure, and efficient borders in an increasingly complex global environment.

Our values: Excellence • Integrity • Public Service • Global Insight

Leadership

Tony Smith - Fortinus Global - Specialist border management consultancy
Tony Smith CBE – Managing Director

Former Director General of the UK Border Force, former Director of Ports & Borders in both the UK and Canada, and Gold Commander for Border Security during the London 2012 Olympics.

Fortinus Global - Specialist border management consultancy
Glyn Williams CB – Senior Migration & Borders Consultant

Former Director General for Migration & Borders at the UK Home Office, responsible for major immigration reforms, policy development, and operational transformation programmes.

Fortinus Global - Specialist border management consultancy
Kevin Franklin – Senior Customs Consultant

Former Senior Director in HM Revenue & Customs and the UK Border Force, with extensive experience in customs operations, trade facilitation, and border security.

Our Approach

We provide independent, expert advice grounded in decades of frontline experience. Our work spans strategy, policy, digital identity, biometrics, casework transformation, customs modernisation, and technology integration.