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Former Commissioner of Police; security and risk consultant | INTERPOL Liaison Officer (NCB, Malé)
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Ismail Naveen served in the Maldives Police Service for more than 32 years, culminating as Commissioner of Police. He commanded national operations, among them the COVID-19 enforcement effort and the security of presidential elections, and ran the service's operations, people, forensic and corporate functions. He now advises international organisations, financial institutions and private companies on security, aviation, national resilience and corporate risk. This profile is drawn from career details he supplied.
Reviewed · Every claim carries an evidence grade and numbered sources Prepared from a CV supplied by Ismail Naveen (2026); its contents were verified by Good Morning Maldives editors on 17 October 2026. Years are as the CV gives them; it gives none for some posts. Contact details are not published.
01Snapshot
Ismail Naveen is a former Commissioner of Police of the Maldives Police Service, where he served for more than 32 years. Based in Malé, he now works as a security and risk consultant and a strategic leadership adviser.
Service
32+years’ service
More than 32 years with the Maldives Police Service.
Highest post
Commissioner of Police, Maldives Police Service (2026).
Practice
Security and risk consultancy, and strategic leadership advice.
Based in
Malé, Republic of Maldives.
Education
International training
In the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Singapore, Canada, China and Malaysia.
02Career
Choose a post, or use the arrow keys, to read what it involved.
2026
1 of 13
Maldives Police Service
Led the national police force, with responsibility for its strategy, operations and institutional governance.
Also held · dates not given
03Advisory practice
Since leaving the police service, Naveen has offered consultancy and advisory services.
Who he advises
International organisations, financial institutions and private-sector companies.
Fields
Hospitality security, aviation, national resilience and corporate risk management.
Areas of expertise
04Operations
Commanded the national enforcement operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Led the security operations for presidential elections, under the name Operation Bluewave, and served as head of national operations for elections.
Recognised for the successful investigation of major national cases.
A long-standing contributor to training and capacity building in policing.
05Leadership
In his own account, the strengths he brings to an organisation.
Teams
Builds, mentors and leads high-performing teams, including cross-functional teams spread across countries, in high-pressure and fast-changing threat environments.
Advice to leaders
Translates complex intelligence and risk insights into clear guidance for senior leaders and stakeholders.
Partnerships
Develops partnerships across government, law enforcement and the private sector, with a record of advancing intelligence sharing and operational collaboration.
Threats
Works across cyber, fraud, geopolitical and physical threats, guiding teams to anticipate and mitigate sophisticated adversaries.
Strategy
Balances day-to-day operational performance with the long-term development of intelligence and fusion-centre capabilities.
Discretion
Handles sensitive intelligence with a commitment to confidentiality, operational security and ethical standards.
06Education and honours
In figures
Education
Qualification
Master of Business Administration (Leadership)
Qualification
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Qualification
Higher Diploma in Law and Diploma in Law, placing first in both
International training
Received in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Singapore, Canada, China and Malaysia.
Honours and decorations
2024
Distinguished Service Medal
2023
Presidential Medal
2019
Ribbon of Bravery
Long service
Long Service and Good Conduct Medals
Tsunami relief
Tsunami Relief Operation Medal
Commendations
Multiple national commendations for service excellence
07Sources
Numbers match the citations throughout the page.
Last reviewed 17 October 2026. Prepared from a CV supplied by Ismail Naveen (2026); its contents were verified by Good Morning Maldives editors on 17 October 2026. Years are as the CV gives them; it gives none for some posts. Contact details are not published.
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Ismail Naveen's account of his career, fact-checked by GMM editors
Supplied to Good Morning Maldives by Ismail Naveen · 2026