At Critical Path Protection,
we are here to SUPPORT YOU with
unmatched expertise.
OUR STORY
At Critical Path Protection, our journey began not in a boardroom, but on the rugby field. It was here that co-founders Shaun Fogarty and Simon Scott first met, two leaders united by a shared passion for teamwork, resilience, and excellence.
Our professional paths were forged in service: Shaun through 36 years in the New Zealand Defence Force, including senior diplomatic roles and peacekeeping missions in Timor Leste and the former Yugoslavia; Simon through decades in the New Zealand Police, leading high-profile criminal investigations and international operations in the Solomon Islands, followed by undertaking a national role in emergency management and business continuity. These experiences taught us the value of integrity, decisive leadership, and the importance of safeguarding communities.
From commanding teams in complex environments to advising governments and international organisations, we’ve dedicated our careers to making the world safer. Today, that mission continues through Critical Path Protection, where we focus on securing critical assets and strengthening resilience across the Asia-Pacific region.
But beyond the uniforms and operations, we are family men, each blessed with amazing wives and great kids. Family is at the heart of everything we do, and it drives our commitment to creating a safer future for generations to come.
We’re still passionate about sport, especially New Zealand’s national game, because it embodies teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, values that mirror our approach to protecting critical assets and people. Those same principles guide our approach to deliver security solutions that make a real difference.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Critical Path Protection, our commitment is clear: to safeguard people, information, and operations across the Asia–Pacific region. Security is more than a service; it’s a responsibility that builds trust, resilience, and continuity for organisations and communities.
Our vision is to lead the Asia–Pacific region in trusted, forward-thinking protective security that builds resilience, prevents harm, and disrupts organised criminal activity. Our mission is to empower organisations with robust security frameworks, training, and intelligence to safeguard critical operations and counter emerging threats.
Our commitment is built on a foundation of core values that guide everything we do. We uphold integrity by acting with honesty, independence, and professionalism, ensuring we always do what is right to protect people and organisations. With unwavering vigilance, we stay ahead of emerging risks and threats, identifying and addressing them before harm occurs. Our expertise is reflected in evidence-based, protective security-aligned solutions informed by experience and continuous learning. We embrace responsibility, taking ownership of our role in safeguarding New Zealand and the wider Asia–Pacific region. And through collaboration, we work closely with clients, partners, and agencies to build stronger, more resilient organisations. By combining these values with proactive strategies and trusted partnerships, we enable our clients to operate with confidence in an increasingly complex and challenging security landscape. This is our commitment to you.
OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF SEASONED PROFESSIONALS
Protective Security Specialists
Ex-New Zealand military, US Marine Corps, and US Coast Guard practitioners
Former New Zealand Police Investigators
Leading Cyber Security experts
Strategic Risk and Crisis Management professionals
Access to Maritime NZ and NZ Customs expertise
Human resource specialists
Strategic Partnering with Trusted Organisations
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Shaun Fogarty MNZM
Managing Director
- Protective Security and Strategic Risk Expert
- Bio
Shaun Fogarty, co-founder of Critical Path Protection, is a senior executive leader with over three decades of experience in security governance, strategic risk management, and organisational transformation. A former Naval Captain in the New Zealand Defence Force, Shaun held senior appointments including Defence Attaché to four nations and Director of Strategic Engagement, where he drove integrated security strategies across complex environments. His operational service in the Former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, the Arabian Sea, and Timor Leste earned him recognition as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Shaun’s approach is grounded in trust, discretion, and a commitment to delivering holistic protective security solutions that integrate systems, strengthen resilience, and align governance frameworks across public and private sector organisations.
Simon Scott
General Manager
- Business Continuity and Emergency Management Expert
- Bio
Simon Scott, co-founder of Critical Path Protection, is a seasoned leader with expertise in law enforcement, UN investigations, and emergency management. He has directed complex homicide cases, managed global teams, and held senior roles in emergency management and business continuity for the Government. Skilled in risk-based planning, evidential integrity, and stakeholder engagement, Simon combines operational excellence with collaborative leadership. Beyond the public sector, he spent a decade building and scaling multiple stores within a leading hospitality franchise, mentoring others to achieve operational success. His hands-on experience in business development and team capability adds strong commercial acumen to his profile. Passionate about integrity, fairness, and safeguarding, Simon thrives in dynamic environments requiring adaptability and sound judgment.
Leone Scott
Organisational Integrity & Investigations Expert
- Personnel Security and Safeguard Training Expert
- Bio
Leone Scott, General Manager Personnel Security, is a highly experienced investigative consultant with over two decades of expertise in complex investigations, safeguarding, and compliance across international organisations, NGOs, and government agencies. She has a proven track record as a lead investigator on high-profile cases involving sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and has contributed to policy development and the delivery of practical, engaging training. Leone is highly skilled in interviewing vulnerable individuals, managing sensitive matters, and applying best-practice, survivor-centric, and trauma-informed investigative frameworks. Leone holds a current Private Investigator license and brings a strong background in law enforcement, organisational integrity, and capacity building.
Your Organisation Deserves Protection
Operate with confidence in an increasingly complex
and challenging security landscape.
