About Us
Veil Group International is an operational consultancy specializing in investigations, continuity, risk advisory, and technical field services.
We help organizations navigate uncertainty, understand failure, and build systems that endure.
Mission & Doctrine
Mission
To deliver clarity, strengthen resilience, and provide uncompromising stability in environments where reliability matters.
Doctrine
Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism
Innovation: Delivering creative, effective solutions to evolving challenges
Reliability: Serving as a trusted partner in any circumstance
Excellence: Pursuing the highest quality in every engagement
Leadership
A multidisciplinary leadership team grounded in evidence, field experience, and operational discipline
Austin Clerget
President & CEO
Austin leads Veil’s investigative, continuity, and operational consulting work. His background spans emergency services, cybersecurity, continuity planning, and operational leadership, giving him a multidisciplinary perspective on organizational resilience and failure analysis. He brings a disciplined, evidence‑driven approach to solving complex problems in high‑risk environments.
Austin is the architect of Veil’s operational doctrine and capability framework, ensuring every engagement is grounded in clarity, precision, and defensible methodology. His work integrates investigative rigor with practical, field‑tested planning to support clients navigating uncertainty, disruption, and organizational change.
Veil operates with a global network of trusted specialists and partners, enabling scalable support across operational, digital, and field environments — including technical field services for hard‑to‑reach locations.
Skye Osiadacz
Vice President - Emergency Management
Skye supports Veil’s emergency management, continuity, and operational consulting work. His background includes service as a U.S. Army Motor Transport Operator (88M), where he executed convoy operations, movement control, and mission‑critical logistics in dynamic and high‑risk environments. He later refined that operational foundation through experience as both a structural and wildland Firefighter / EMT, giving him a grounded understanding of incident operations, risk, and system behavior under pressure.
As Vice President of Emergency Management, Skye serves as a senior operational partner in the development of emergency management plans, continuity frameworks, and occupational safety initiatives. He contributes to incident analysis, hazard identification, and readiness assessments, applying field‑informed judgment to strengthen organizational reliability and mission continuity. His work reinforces Veil’s commitment to disciplined methodology, operational clarity, and practical, execution‑focused solutions.
Austyn Kirkham
Field Services & Safety Supervisor
Austyn brings a mechanically driven, field‑ready background to Veil, shaped by his work as a diesel mechanic and his experience operating in demanding environments. His technical aptitude, problem‑solving ability, and comfort in remote or vertical terrain make him a natural fit for Veil’s rope access and technical field services work.
As Director of Technical Field Services, Austyn supports rope access operations, AMGA‑aligned terrain movement, and field assessments. His mechanical expertise provides valuable insight during equipment evaluations, site inspections, and select investigative engagements where technical systems or mechanical failure may be contributing factors.
Austyn is advancing through SPRAT Levels I–III and AMGA coursework, strengthening his ability to support vertical access, remote terrain assessments, and field‑based technical tasks. His blend of mechanical skill, field experience, and emerging rope access capability adds depth and versatility to Veil’s technical field services team.
James Espinosa
Vice President - Operational Support & Field Services
James supports Veil’s operational support and field‑services mission, bringing more than a decade of experience in logistics coordination, inventory control, and high‑tempo service operations. His background—described in his resume as “a strong foundation in stock management, shipping/receiving, workflow coordination, and team supervision”—gives him a steady, accuracy‑driven approach to daily operational readiness.
As Vice President of Operational Support & Field Services, he contributes to field operations, equipment readiness, supply movement, and client‑facing execution across multiple service lines. His resume highlights that he “supports field operations, logistics coordination, and client‑facing tasks” while assisting with inventory tracking, documentation, and internal process improvement. His adaptability and calm execution under pressure make him a reliable multi‑role asset during dynamic operational demands.
James strengthens Veil’s operational reliability through disciplined service delivery, safety and compliance awareness, and a customer‑experience mindset shaped by years of frontline leadership. His experience developing SOPs, training teams, resolving complex issues, and maintaining accuracy in high‑volume environments directly supports Veil’s commitment to clarity, continuity, and execution‑focused solutions.
Credentials & Professional Standards
Emergency Management & Continuity
These credentials support Veil’s work in continuity planning, resilience frameworks, and organizational readiness.
- ICS 100 / 200 / 700 / 800
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS)
- Department of Homeland Security HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program)
- ABCP (Associate Business Continuity Professional)
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
Investigations & Operational Analysis
These programs strengthen Veil’s investigative methodology and root‑cause analysis capability.
- OSHA Incident Investigator (OTI 7510)
- Kelvin TOP-SET Investigator
- TapRooT
- ICAM
- Safety & Health Management (OSHA 7500 Series)
Security, Risk & Protective Intelligence
Credentials supporting Veil’s risk advisory, threat assessment, and organizational exposure work.
- ASIS Associate Protection Professional / Certified Protection Professional
- ASIS Travel Risk Management Certificate
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO 31030 Travel Risk Management - Lead Implementer
- CATAP Certified Threat Assessment Professional
- Ontic Protective Intelligence Certificate
- GDBA Threat Assessment Coursework
Executive Protection Planning
Credentials supporting Veil’s work in protective planning, advance preparation, and structured risk‑informed movement for clients operating in dynamic environments.
- ASIS Executive Protection Standard (PPO-2019) Coursework
- ESI Advance Planning & Protective Intelligence Modules
- IFPO CPO / CSS (planning and supervision focused)
- GDBA Advance Work Modules
Technical Field Services
Credentials supporting Veil’s ability to operate safely and professionally in vertical, remote, or confined environments
- AMGA Membership
- Rope Access Certifications (SPRAT / IRATA)
- Technical Rope Rescue / High-Angle Coursework (aligned to NFPA standards)
- Remote Terrain and Field Operations Training
Safety & Technical Operations
Foundational and supervisory‑level OSHA/OTI training supporting safe operations, field assessments, and technical access work.
- OSHA 30
- HAZWOPER 24 / 40
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Supervisor
- Fall Protection Competent Person