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Michael Hering

Go-getter · DISC type d
Head of Security Operations and Ground Services at Edinburgh Airport
📍 Larbert, Scotland, United Kingdom

Michael Hering is the Head of Security Operations and Ground Services at Edinburgh Airport, where he leads a team of over 450 colleagues. He is a Kaizen-driven leader focused on safety and efficiency, recently overseeing a £24 million project to install new security technology and enhance the passenger experience.

He considers his role at the airport more than a job, describing it as a "community and a way of life. " His leadership style is people-centered, consistent under pressure, and focused on building trust and empowering his teams to drive continuous improvement in a complex operational environment.

Unique fact: His team won the Best Security Team in Scotland in the BSIA Annual Security Personnel Awards.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Security Operations and Ground Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Larbert, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Self-Confident
Challenger
Decisive

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Airport Security Tech
Led a £24 million project to install state-of-the-art 3D scanners at Edinburgh Airport, modernizing the security process and improving passenger flow.
Operational Efficiency
He is focused on data-driven performance, highlighting that new technology allows 97% of passengers to pass through security in under 10 minutes.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Security Operations and Ground Services
Edinburgh Airport
7-2020 - 1-2026
Head of Security Operations
Edinburgh Airport
11-2019 - 7-2020
Security Operations Manager
Edinburgh Airport
2-2016 - 3-2017
Security Compliance Coordinator
Aberdeen International Airport
8-2013 - 2-2016
Security Duty Supervisor
Aberdeen International Airport
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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