Our team
Trusted providers of Information, Analysis, Advice and Assistance since 2011

David Hewitson
Chief Executive Officer
David Hewitson served in surface ships and submarines in the Royal Navy, prior to joining the mine action sector. From 1991 he conducted practical clearance of landmines in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Mozambique and Angola and established and managed field programmes. In 1995 he founded a commercial demining company and employed more than 3,000 people in projects all over the world. He was instrumental in bringing ISO management system principles into the mine action sector.

Colin King
Chief Intelligence Officer
Colin King has nearly 40 years of operational EOD experience, specializing in the disassembly and analysis of live munitions. He served as a bomb disposal officer in the British Army, with operational tours including the Falklands, Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo. Colin instructed at the British EOD School and spent many years in military intelligence. He subsequently spent 17 years writing the works on landmines and EOD for Janes Information Group, and has been the technical adviser during the development of international treaties and conventions.

Steve Cox
Sales
Steve Cox combines 14 years of British Army experience, including delivering critical IMINT (Imagery Intelligence) with UAVs and work as a CEID Instructor in Afghanistan, with extensive experience managing high-profile government and global accounts, for companies providing the 'Janes Information products' and data insight analysis services. This unique background makes him exceptionally qualified to understand and address your specific needs regarding Fenix Insight's comprehensive service offerings.

Zoe Duhig
Office & Operations Manager
With a background in executive support within sectors including the NHS and Security, and a postgraduate certificate in Corporate Governance, Zoe joined Fenix in 2014 and plays a pivotal role in Fenix Insight's operations. She provides comprehensive support in areas such as business planning, compliance, invoicing, facilities management, HR and IT support.
Our analysts
Our in-house team comprises experts with diverse and distinguished backgrounds, including former senior engineers from the Defence science and technology laboratory (Dstl), editors from Janes, humanitarian mine action operators, and a recipient of the Visiting Fellows Program at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Together, they bring strong expertise in risk management, geopolitics, munitions analysis, and humanitarian operations, offering a comprehensive understanding of complex global challenges.
2025: Fenix Insight Online becomes METIS
2023: Computer vision
2021: 3D Modelling
2020: AI integrations
2015: Fenix Insight Online
2013: Technical databasing
2011: Founding of Fenix Insight
Certificates & Policies
We take our operating processes and procedures very seriously, and the Fenix Management System underpins everything we do. We operate our products and services in compliance with industry-recognised management compliance standards:
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
ISO 45001 – Health and Safety Management
Cyber Essentials Plus
JOSCAR
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Careers
We do not have any current vacancies, however if you would like us to keep your CV on file for any potential job openings, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@fenixinsight.com.
Please note that we do not deal with recruitment agencies and such emails will be ignored and deleted.