Zak Khachik is the Stadium, Venue and Events Lead for CEIA UK, supporting major sports grounds, entertainment venues and large-scale event operators in strengthening their security posture through proportionate, high performance screening solutions. Zak specialises in deploying CEIA’s OPENGATE weapons detection systems across high footfall environments, helping venues integrate unobtrusive, free flow screening that enhances both safety and visitor experience.

Working closely with Premier League clubs, national organisations and complex event operations, Zak brings extensive experience from policing and private sector security, including crowd management, counter terrorism, high profile / large scale event operations, security strategy and enterprise risk management. He is known for translating the evolving requirements of Martyn’s Law into practical, achievable frameworks that venues can implement confidently and sustainably.