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Healthcare Security · Enterprise Risk · Global AdvisorProtecting People.
Protecting People.
Strengthening Organizations.
Transforming Healthcare Security.
Helping healthcare systems, Fortune 500 organizations, governments, and executive leaders build safer, more resilient organizations through transformational leadership, enterprise security strategy, workplace violence prevention, and operational excellence.
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Vice President of Security
FMOL Health · 11 Hospitals · 300+ Care Sites
- 30+
- Years
- 35+
- Countries
- 40K+
- Protected
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Eric Sean Clay
MBA · MSc · CHPA · CPP
Vice President of Security
About Eric
A career devoted to protecting people and building organizations that endure.
Eric Sean Clay is a transformational security executive whose three-decade career spans law enforcement, homeland security, international operations, and the boardrooms of America's leading health systems. He builds high-performing, mission-driven security organizations that protect patients, caregivers, and communities while strengthening operational and financial performance.
As Vice President of Security at FMOL Health, Eric leads enterprise security across 11 hospitals and 300+ care sites. Previously, he served as VP Security at Memorial Hermann, overseeing 17 hospitals and 200+ medical facilities protecting more than 40,000 employees, and as Chief Security Officer at CoxHealth. Earlier in his career, he managed international security operations as an Iraq Country Manager and consultant supporting governments and global enterprises.
A globally recognized thought leader, Eric is past president of IAHSS, Vice Chair of an ASIS International council, an author, keynote speaker, expert witness, and trusted advisor to executive boards, hospital systems, and Fortune 500 leaders worldwide.
Executive Roles
Vice President Security
FMOL Health
Former VP Security
Memorial Hermann
Former Chief Security Officer
CoxHealth
Former Iraq Country Manager
International Consultant
Leadership Philosophy
Leadership That Protects People First.
Security is fundamentally a leadership discipline. The most resilient organizations are not built on technology alone, but on culture, trust, and the courage to put people before process.
Servant Leadership
Lead by serving the people closest to the mission.
Building Culture
Culture is the operating system of every great organization.
Executive Influence
Translate security into the language of the C-suite and board.
Innovation
Continuous improvement compounds into industry leadership.
Operational Excellence
Disciplined execution, measured outcomes, repeatable systems.
People Before Process
Every policy starts with the human it is designed to protect.
Career Journey
Three decades. One mission.
From patrolling streets to advising health systems and global enterprises — a journey defined by service, learning, and impact.
- 1990s
Law Enforcement
Began career in public safety building the foundations of operational discipline and community protection.
- Early 2000s
Homeland Security
Transitioned into national-level security work supporting critical infrastructure and counterterrorism initiatives.
- Mid 2000s
International Security Operations
Iraq Country Manager and global consultant — designing security programs for governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations.
- 2010s
Healthcare Leadership
Brought enterprise discipline into health systems, pioneering programs that protect caregivers and patients.
- 2015+
Chief Security Officer
Led security strategy at CoxHealth and built one of the country's most respected healthcare security organizations.
- 2019+
Vice President Security
VP Security at Memorial Hermann — 17 hospitals, 200+ facilities, 40,000+ employees protected.
- Today
Healthcare Executive
VP of Security at FMOL Health, leading enterprise security across 11 hospitals and 300+ sites.
- Ongoing
Global Speaker & Thought Leader
Keynote speaker, board advisor, expert witness, and author shaping the future of healthcare security.
Executive Expertise
Domains of mastery.
Eric's expertise sits at the intersection of healthcare operations, enterprise risk, and executive leadership — a rare combination shaped by 30+ years across mission-critical environments.
Healthcare Security
Enterprise Security Risk Management
Workplace Violence Prevention
Executive Protection
Physical Security
Business Continuity
Operational Resilience
Emergency Preparedness
Executive Leadership
Threat Assessment
Security Technology
Healthcare Operations
Cyber & Physical Convergence
Risk Governance
Corporate Security
Leadership Development
Security Culture
Security Innovation
Currently Leading
FMOL Health · Enterprise Security
Healthcare Security Leadership
Building safer hospitals. At scale.
Eric has led some of the largest, most complex healthcare security enterprises in the United States — protecting tens of thousands of caregivers and millions of patient encounters every year.
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- Healthcare Workplace Violence Programs
- Concealed Weapons Detection
- Healthcare Security K9 Program
- Healthcare Training Academy
- Security Operations Centers
- Security Technology Integration
- Patient Safety Programs
- Behavioral Threat Assessment
Enterprise Security & Risk
From the boardroom to the front line.
Eric advises executives and boards on building enterprise security programs that are strategic, measurable, and aligned with organizational value — bridging cyber and physical, governance and operations.
Enterprise Risk
Governance
Compliance
Executive Protection
Business Continuity
Threat Management
Operational Risk
Critical Infrastructure
Organizational Resilience
Physical Security
Cybersecurity Convergence
Vendor Risk
Global Impact
A practice that spans the globe.
Eric's work has shaped security strategy across more than 35 countries — for hospitals, militaries, governments, NGOs, and universities on every continent.
35+
Countries
6
Continents
120+
Engagements
- Healthcare Systems
- Military
- Governments
- Corporate Organizations
- NGOs
- International Conferences
- Universities
- Executive Programs
Active reach
35+ countries served
Speaking
A keynote that moves rooms.
From IAHSS and ASIS to executive retreats and university symposia, Eric delivers keynotes that combine hard-won operational insight with the storytelling clarity of a seasoned executive.
Healthcare Security LeadershipPatient-Generated ViolenceExecutive LeadershipCulture TransformationEnterprise RiskWorkplace Violence PreventionSecurity InnovationHealthcare LeadershipOperational ExcellenceSecurity ROI
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"Security is the most strategic conversation in healthcare today."
IAHSS
Keynote
ASIS Intl.
Keynote
Becker's
Keynote
Publications & Research
Thought leadership for the next era of security.
Articles, research, white papers, and case studies that shape how healthcare and enterprise leaders think about security strategy.
Research
White PaperProtecting the C-Suite
Modern executive protection strategy for healthcare and Fortune 500 enterprises.
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IndustrySecurity Leadership
Why the next decade of healthcare belongs to security executives who lead, not manage.
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Case StudyEnterprise Risk in Health Systems
Operationalizing ESRM across multi-hospital systems with measurable executive outcomes.
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ArticleHealthcare Innovation
How AI, behavioral analytics, and SOC integration are reshaping hospital security.
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ResearchExecutive Protection in Healthcare
An emerging discipline at the intersection of leadership, brand, and operational risk.
Read moreMedia
Featured across the industry's leading outlets.
Eric is a sought-after voice for journalists, podcasters, and editors covering healthcare, security, and executive leadership.
NBC News
Featured
Becker's Healthcare
Featured
Campus Safety
Featured
SecurityInfoWatch
Featured
Healthcare Journals
Featured
Industry Podcasts
Featured
Video Interviews
Featured
Conference Sessions
Featured
Awards & Recognition
A legacy of recognized impact.
Recognition · 01
Top 40 Thought Leader
Recognition · 02
IAHSS Presidential Award
Recognition · 03
IFSEC Global Influencer
Recognition · 04
Life Safety Alliance Thought Leader
Recognition · 05
Healthcare Leadership Awards
Recognition · 06
Industry Recognition
Recognition · 07
Academic Honors
Certifications
Credentials earned across a lifetime of practice.
CPP
Certified Protection Professional
CHPA
Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator
PCI
Professional Certified Investigator
PSP
Physical Security Professional
MBA
Master of Business Administration
MSc
Master of Science
Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership Institute
Disney Leadership
Disney Leadership Program
FBI Cyber
FBI Cyber Investigator
Healthcare Ops
Healthcare Operations
Enterprise Risk
Enterprise Risk Management
Executive Protection
Executive Protection
Board Leadership & Service
Service that shapes the profession.
IAHSS
Past President · International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety
ASIS International
Council Vice Chair · Global security profession leadership
InfraGard
Public-private critical infrastructure protection partnership
HSCC
Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council
Healthcare Security Council
Strategy and policy advisory
Executive Boards
Board roles across healthcare and security organizations
Government Advisory
Federal and state advisory engagements
Industry Committees
Standards, ethics, and emerging-threat working groups
Testimonials
What leaders say.
"Eric is the rare security executive who speaks fluently to the board, the CFO, and the front-line caregiver. His leadership transformed how we think about workplace safety."
Healthcare CEO
Major U.S. Health System
98%
Repeat Engagements
120+
Recommendations
35+
Countries Served
Contact
Let's build safer organizations together.
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