President & Chief Executive Officer
McCray Global Protection
Craig J. McCray is the President & CEO of McCray Global Protection Corp., a rapidly expanding security and protective services firm founded in 2013 by his father, Craig S. McCray, an NYPD veteran and 9/11 First Responder. As a second-generation security executive, Craig has helped transform the company from a regional operation into an internationally positioned organization supporting luxury retail, corporate, commercial, and high-profile clients across North America and global markets.
Under Craig’s leadership, McCray Global Protection has built a reputation for elite client service, operational agility, and white-glove security solutions tailored to high-expectation environments. The company oversees complex security operations across major metropolitan markets and continues expanding internationally with capabilities spanning the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
Known for combining entrepreneurial vision with operational execution, Craig specializes in scaling service-based organizations through disciplined infrastructure, workforce development, technology integration, and strategic partnerships. His expertise includes large-scale workforce deployment, luxury retail protection programs, GSOC operations, emergency response planning, and multi-site operational management.
In addition to leading McCray Global Protection’s expansion, Craig is developing technology platforms focused on modernizing the facility services and security industries through AI-powered operational tools, automation, real-time reporting, and workforce coordination systems.
Craig is recognized for his hands-on leadership style, fast-growth mindset, and ability to build high-performance organizations in demanding environments. He frequently collaborates with national brands, property groups, and executive leadership teams to deliver scalable operational solutions while driving innovation across the security and facility management sectors.
Tuesday Jun 9
4:45pm - 5:30pm
CIS Security Solutions Theatre
The NRF Ring of Excellence Award of the Year stands as the pinnacle of recognition for those who champion retail safety in loss prevention, asset protection and cybersecurity. Join us for this celebration of exceptional dedication and unparalleled contributions to the industry.