Bob Parr
Robert Michael Parr MBE is a private security contractor best known for his role as Team Leader and Executive Producer of "Shadow Force" on the History Channel. Parr has also won six Primetime Emmy Awards for his work with The Amazing Race, and is a published novelist.Biography
Born in London, England, Bob started his career in the British Armed Forces where he spent 25 years before retiring in late 1999.
Founder, Director and co-owner of leading Risk Management company SO3 Projects, Bob has overseen security for numerous television productions around the world and has provided consultancy services to many additional clients. He is also the owner of SO3 Media and a published author. Bob has a Master's Degree in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester, awarded with Distinction, and is currently studying for a PhD with King’s College London. An Ocean Yachtmaster, he works as a television Producer, Risk Management consultant and author from his self-built sailing yacht, and splits his remaining time between ocean cruising, writing and studying.
Bob Parr is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Member of the Producers Guild of America. He is also a Member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the Royal United Services Institute. He was appointed to the Order of the British Empire in the Millennial Honours List.
