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Head of Operations

Dr Rebecca Hoile

An international operator bringing expertise in counter terrorism and health security.
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Rebecca brings over 25 years’ experience in crisis management and emerging threats with expertise in counter terrorism and public health across government and non-government organisations. Rebecca has extensive experience in risk management, policy and procedure development, and facilitation of capacity building and training, across four regions of the globe.

Career highlights include 10 years with NSW Police Forensic Counter Terrorism, 3 years within INTERPOL, Counter Terrorism and Emerging Threats Directorate, 2 years with the World Health Organization, Global Health Emergencies Program, and more recently, a Senior Fellow for the United Nations, (UNICRI). Rebecca brings specialist skills in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) crime, Disaster Victim Identification, Health Security, Business Continuity, and is a global leader in Bioterrorism prevention and Biosecurity. Rebecca has unique experience working on complex programs bringing international best practice to the Sention community.

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Rebecca heads the operational arm of Sention comprised of three core elements; research and analytics to drive real-time threat intelligence; management of the customer experience, as people connect to the Sention community; and working with global partners to deliver capacity building and training to developing nations.
Posts by
Dr. Hoile
What business leaders must know about rising Agri-industry risks.
Economic
2
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July 25, 2025

What business leaders must know about rising Agri-industry risks

In this article, Sention unpacks the escalating climate risks facing Australia’s agricultural sector, and what they mean for the many industries that depend on it, from finance and logistics to retail, infrastructure and food production.
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Australia’s Risk Frontier: Navigating Global Shocks in a Fragmented World
Geo-Political
2
min read
June 30, 2025

Australia’s Risk Frontier: Navigating Global Shocks in a Fragmented World

In this article, Sention explores how Australian organisations can strengthen resilience and risk leadership amid rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption, and the accelerating fragmentation of global trade.
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AI
Technology
2
min read
May 29, 2025

The Silent Disruptor: Strategic Implications of AI for Australian Business Leaders

This article examines how AI is silently but rapidly disrupting the Australian workforce by automating knowledge-based tasks, delving into strategic leadership priorities to safeguard organisational resilience.
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Sention cyber resilience risks
Cyber Security
2
min read
April 22, 2025

The New Risk Frontier for Australian Businesses

This article examines top risk management priorities for Australian businesses in 2025 and highlights key actions Boards and Executive Teams should be considering to future-proof their organisations.
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cyber risks for e-commerce
Cyber Security
2
min read
March 23, 2025

Increasing cyber risks for e-commerce in Australia

This article looks at why Australian businesses must take action now to strengthen cybersecurity measures within their digital supply chains to mitigate risks and protect data.
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Proactive Risk Management: Strengthening School Security in the Digital Age
National Security
2
min read
February 25, 2025

Strengthening School Security in the Digital Age

This article explores how online and physical threats in Australian schools are increasingly interconnected, highlighting the need for a proactive, integrated security approach.
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