Alan Treddenick

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Executive Advisor - National Security at uOttawa Professional Development Institute

Canada

Overview

Alan Treddenick is a national security executive with over 30 years of experience in intelligence and law enforcement with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and RCMP. He later led BlackBerry’s government relations for national security and is now the President and CEO of ATNOH Group, a public safety and risk consultancy. He holds a BA from Queens University.

He is actively involved in supporting the well-being of veterans and first responders, serving as a director for the RCMP Veterans’ Association and on the advisory board for a traumatic stress recovery program. He shows a keen interest in justice, international relations, and holding public officials accountable, as seen in his public commentary.

Unique fact: Alan has extensive international field experience leading counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

National Security
With 32 years in CSIS and RCMP, and as an executive advisor at uOttawa, he is a frequent media commentator on Canadian national security and intelligence matters.
Foreign Interference
Has been publicly quoted on the tactics used by hostile foreign states to interfere in Canadian politics and business, drawing from his counter-intelligence background.
First Responder Wellness
Serves on the advisory board for the Traumatic Stress Recovery Program, indicating a personal commitment to the mental health of intelligence and law enforcement professionals.

Media Appearances

Alan has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Executive Advisor - National Security at uOttawa Professional Development Institute
2-2016
President and CEO at ATNOH Group
3-1993
Member and Director, Strategic Engagement at RCMP Veterans’ Association
9-2011 - 2-2018
Director, Government Relations - National Security and Law Enforcement Liaison at BlackBerry
7-1984 - 1-2012
Senior Operations Officer at Canadian Security Intelligence Service | Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité

Education

1976 - 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Queen's University
1985 - 1986
Police Leadership from Canadian Police College

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Exp : 41 Location : Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Executive Advisor - National Security at uOttawa Professional Development Institute
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Insights For Selling To Alan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alan is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alan

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alan move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Alan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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