Akariva Novu
A highly experienced director with over 22 years of service in the British Armed Forces, delivering leadership, security expertise, and professional training excellence.
Disciplined Leadership & Strategic Expertise.
Akariva Novu is a highly experienced director with over 22 years of service in the British Armed Forces, bringing disciplined leadership, operational precision, and strategic expertise into the private sector.
He has successfully built and managed operations across logistics, security, and professional training, demonstrating a strong track record in scaling transport businesses and delivering compliant, high-performance security solutions. His portfolio includes managing subcontracted articulated truck operations and overseeing a fleet of courier vehicles, reflecting both operational depth and commercial capability.
As Director of BHS and Founder of Pacific Breeze and Pinnacle Learning Centre, Novu leads with a clear focus on efficiency, compliance, and long-term business growth.
Core Expertise.
Security Operations & Risk Management
Delivering compliant, high-performance security solutions and strategic risk assessments.
Close Protection & Surveillance
Expertise in executive protection, threat mitigation, and covert surveillance operations.
Logistics & Fleet Operations
Proven track record in building and scaling transport and courier fleet operations.
Training & Instruction
SIA Certified tutor delivering high-standard curriculum across multiple licensed disciplines.
Leadership & Team Development
Military-grade discipline applied to developing capable, resilient, and focused teams.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring operational adherence to industry standards, licensing, and strict regulatory frameworks.
Key Achievements.
- Over 22 years of military service in the British Armed Forces
- Over 15 years of experience within the SIA-regulated security industry
- Built and managed logistics operations including 6 articulated trucks (subcontracted)
- Operated a fleet of up to 10 LWB courier vehicles (2013–2020)
- Director and founder of BHS
- Founder of Pacific Breeze
- Director and Founder of Pinnacle Learning Centre
- Recognised SIA Tutor across multiple licensed disciplines
Professional Qualifications.
Level 5 Diploma
Leadership & Management (CMI)
AET Level 3 (PTLLS)
Award in Education and Training
Level 2 Award (APLH)
Personal Licence Holder
Close Protection
Level 3 Certification
CCTV
Level 3 Certification
FREC Level 3
First Response Emergency Care
Conflict Management
& Physical Intervention
SIA Tutor
PI, CM, DS L2, CCTV L3, CP L3, FREC L3
Leadership Approach.
Novu operates with a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, accountability, and performance. His approach is centred on delivering measurable results through structured operations, continuous improvement, and the development of capable, resilient teams.