ELITE TRAINING AUSTRALASIA - Key Persons


BA(hons) MSET

Job Titles:
  • QTLS, Elite Founder
Bob is the Elite Academy's founder (2010) and Master Trainer, with over 30+years expertise in providing outstanding high-quality training and services to thousands of students and organisations globally - setting the standards of competence and professionalism in the Private Security Industry - an expert and advisor in subject matter for the SIA, Health Care, Social Care and Education sectors - and has now made these programs and services available throughout Australasia. His military and home office career as a senior officer created the foundation to later earn the honour of being the Operational Manager for the Olympic Delivery Authority, the Directorship of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) as Training Section Chairman and a position as part of the original focus team for the SIA qualification's framework in 2004. Bob created one of the first Physical Intervention programs approved by the Security Industry and became one of the leading providers with over 500 companies both in the UK and abroad now trained in the Elite system. A passionate and extremely driven mentor who has made the difference to so many, Bob's relentless inspiration, integrity and human decency has founded the Elite family of trainers and security operatives serving and protection thousands across the world - a true leader, leading by example - the Elite way.

Greg Hanckel - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Greg has over 20 years of Law Enforcement expertise serving in the Police Force and through his International Security Operations career including tactical operations and instructing, investigations, intelligence, surveillance, close personal protection of prominent international dignitaries and government officials, plus frontline hands on experience within both public and private sectors. Greg's presence combined with his situational awareness and agile approach to high risk situations are the essential ingredient for correct execution of delicate and confidential operations at every level. He is passionate about proper protocols, quality instruction, accurate drills, right mindset, professionalism and interpersonal skills as an experienced qualified Close Protection Operative, Weapons Proficiency and Armed Security Provider and Instructor.

Rebecca Hanckel - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • Managing Director
  • Trainer
Rebecca has an extensive background in communication, facilitation, education management, governance, training and assessment, leadership, negotiating and diplomacy at the individual, organisational and international relations level spanning over 20years. As a licensed Close Protection Operative, Armed Private Security Provider & Covert Surveillance Operative, Rebecca works with foreign dignitaries and government representatives, officiating negotiations, mediations, and international conferences. Rebecca is a trainer, instructor and experiential learning designer, creating high level scenario-based training experiences and designing facilities for participants to maximise their proficiencies, hone their abilities and practice their competence - specialising in human excellence, high performance teams, and group/corporate training facilitation. A strong advocate for women in the protection and security industry, Rebecca is also eager to further establish quality opportunities for women to best utilise their innate communication and diplomacy skills. Rebecca directs safeguarding in key areas of vulnerability, passionate about rescuing and protecting those most at risk, making a difference in the mental health arena, and the empowerment of others.

Robert "Bob" Betts

Job Titles:
  • Elite Academy 's Founder