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Name
Colin Ward
Title
Head of Global Engagement, Marinus Analytics
Bio
Colin had a 30-year career in UK law enforcement, culminating in his retirement in 2023. As a Detective, he spent 17 years specialising in Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, playing a pivotal role in victim advocacy and investigations. His expertise included a secondment with a national UK team, where he worked as their victim advocacy specialist, ensuring survivors received the support and justice they deserved from law enforcement.
Colin was instrumental in developing and delivering Modern Slavery investigator and victim liaison officer training courses across the UK. His commitment to advancing knowledge and operational effectiveness in combating modern slavery continues in his current role as Head of Global Engagement at Marinus Analytics. Since 2023, he has worked closely with law enforcement agencies and NGOs to optimise the use of technology in the fight against human trafficking.
In addition to his extensive field experience, Colin holds a Master's degree in Criminal Justice and Crime Control (Contemporary Slavery). His expertise has been sought across Europe, where he has actively participated in expert reflection groups for various anti-slavery projects. In 2025 he was a keynote speaker at the United Nations High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Trafficking in Persons in New York. His ongoing work bridges the gap between policy, technology, and frontline operations, reinforcing his dedication to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and dismantling trafficking networks.
Colin was instrumental in developing and delivering Modern Slavery investigator and victim liaison officer training courses across the UK. His commitment to advancing knowledge and operational effectiveness in combating modern slavery continues in his current role as Head of Global Engagement at Marinus Analytics. Since 2023, he has worked closely with law enforcement agencies and NGOs to optimise the use of technology in the fight against human trafficking.
In addition to his extensive field experience, Colin holds a Master's degree in Criminal Justice and Crime Control (Contemporary Slavery). His expertise has been sought across Europe, where he has actively participated in expert reflection groups for various anti-slavery projects. In 2025 he was a keynote speaker at the United Nations High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Trafficking in Persons in New York. His ongoing work bridges the gap between policy, technology, and frontline operations, reinforcing his dedication to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and dismantling trafficking networks.
