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Executive protection is no longer just about physical security. It is becoming a strategic capability that shapes how organizations anticipate and respond to risk. As organizations expand their executive protection capabilities, a clear limitation has emerged. Tactical measures alone cannot keep pace with the complexity and speed of today’s threat environment. Protection without foresight leaves organizations exposed not only to physical harm, but also to broader strategic and reputational risks. The next phase is a structural shift that embeds risk management and threat intelligence into enterprise decision making, aligning executive protection with resilience and business strategy. Discover how leading organizations are moving from reactive protection to enterprise preparedness: https://ow.ly/tgrp50Z1KRV #ExecutiveProtection #RiskManagement #EnterpriseResilience #ControlRisks

How are recent OFAC enforcement trends reshaping risk for U.S. and Mexican companies, particularly in cases involving complex corporate structures and potential cartel-linked exposures? What does it take to run effective internal investigations when red flags emerge across jurisdictions? And ultimately, what do real, board-ready defense and remediation strategies look like in this environment? Join us on June 16 for the webinar: “Enforcement, Internal Investigations, and Practical Defense Strategies for U.S. and Mexican Companies under the OFAC Lens.” Designed for legal, compliance, and risk decision-makers, as well as financial institutions and companies operating under U.S. sanctions exposure. Featuring: • Guillermo E. Larrea, Partner, Hogan Lovells • Peter Spivack, Partner, Hogan Lovells • Deborah Wei, Counsel, Hogan Lovells • Ulla Pentinpuro, Principal, Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence, Control Risks Moderated by: • Nicolás Letts, Principal, Markets & Partnerships, Control Risks Date: June 16 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Mexico City) | 12:00 p.m. (Washington, D.C.) Register here: https://lnkd.in/g73Zp_RK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ¿Cómo están redefiniendo las tendencias recientes de enforcement de OFAC el perfil de riesgo para las empresas en EE. UU. y México, especialmente en casos que involucran estructuras corporativas complejas y posibles vínculos con entidades sancionadas? ¿Qué implica llevar a cabo investigaciones internas efectivas cuando surgen red flags en entornos transfronterizos? Y, en última instancia, ¿cómo se ven estrategias reales de defensa y remediación listas para presentarse a nivel consejo en este contexto? Acompáñanos el 16 de junio en el webinar: “Enforcement, Internal Investigations, and Practical Defense Strategies for U.S. and Mexican Companies under the OFAC Lens.” Dirigido a líderes de áreas legales, de compliance y de riesgo, así como instituciones financieras y empresas con exposición a jurisdicción de sanciones de EE. UU. Participan: • Guillermo E. Larrea, Socio, Hogan Lovells • Peter Spivack, Socio, Hogan Lovells • Deborah Wei, Counsel, Hogan Lovells • Ulla Pentinpuro, Principal, Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence, Control Risks Modera: • Nicolas Letts, Principal, Markets & Partnerships, Control Risks Fecha: 16 de junio Hora: 10:00 a.m. (Ciudad de México) | 12:00 p.m. (Washington, D.C.) Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/g73Zp_RK #HoganLovells

Mixed‑use urban developments bring together residential, commercial and hospitality assets, each with distinct risk profiles, regulatory requirements and operational demands. Securing them requires more than siloed solutions. For a high‑end mixed‑use development in Nairobi, Control Risks worked with investors, architects and hotel operators to deliver a unified yet flexible security strategy for the built environment. The approach met international brand standards and local regulations, while embedding scalable measures to support long‑term growth. The result was a security framework aligned with operational resilience, value protection and future expansion across a complex urban ecosystem. Connect with our experts to discuss how we can support you in managing risk across complex urban projects > https://ow.ly/K7X250YW5Zk #MajorUrbanProjects #BuiltEnvironment #InfrastructureRiskManagement #OperationalResilience #ControlRisks

We are delighted to announce that Bill Udell will be the next Chief Executive Officer of Control Risks following Nick Allan's decision to stand down after seven and-a-half years. Bill will take up his new role on 1 June 2026. #LeadershipAnnouncement #ControlRisks #CorporateLeadership

What Next for Security and Risk Professionals in the Gulf? With the conflict in the Middle East continuing to reshape the risk landscape, the role of security leadership is rapidly evolving. Last week, Control Risks hosted a live webinar, featuring Mark Shortman, CPP, Niamh McBurney and Angiolo T. to discuss what comes next and how security decision-makers can remain credible, proportionate and effective under pressure. Key insights included: • The Iran conflict is driving lasting complexity for businesses in the Gulf • Expectations from boards and senior leadership are increasing • Risk appetite is shifting, requiring sharper, more dynamic responses • Effective security mitigation is being redefined across people, assets, and operations Thank you once again to everyone who attended and contributed to such valuable and insightful discussions. #RiskManagement #SecurityLeadership #CrisisManagement #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #ControlRisks

Welcome to "Pulling the Curtain on Global Asset Recovery (Part 1)" — a strategic briefing on global asset tracing, featuring insights from Jessica Pyman of Control Risks, Robert Wynn Jones of Mishcon de Reya LLP, and Tianna Zhang of HOZU Capital. Key discussions include: - What is the best early-stage action you can take in asset recovery cases? - How do you tell whether the counterparty is truly insolvent or simply hiding assets? - How do you win against competing creditors? - How does jurisdictional strategy materially affect recovery outcomes? - What investigative tools and techniques are available to successfully identify, track and secure assets across borders? Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ebc3gkch #ControlRisks #AssetTracing #AssetRecovery

📰 Leadership lessons from The Cyber-Savvy Boardroom podcast: In this round-up, we highlight episodes featuring Joe Nocera Ryan McManus Neal Pollard and Mark Lobel, NACD.DC https://lnkd.in/eX-G95k5 #GoogleCloudSecurity #GoogleCloud #CyberSavvy #Directors

Esta semana reunimos a líderes del sector agroindustrial en Colombia para conversar sobre un desafío cada vez más relevante para las organizaciones: cómo fortalecer la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro en un entorno de riesgo cada vez más complejo. El deterioro de las condiciones de seguridad, la expansión de economías ilícitas y el incremento de la conflictividad social representan presiones reales para las operaciones, muchas veces materializadas a través de terceros y proveedores críticos. Durante nuestro desayuno de análisis, exploramos: • La evolución del entorno de seguridad y sus implicaciones para el sector agroindustrial. • Cómo los riesgos pueden impactar las operaciones a través de la cadena de suministro y terceros. • La importancia de identificar señales tempranas para anticipar escenarios de riesgo. • Qué diferencia a las organizaciones que gestionan estos desafíos de manera estructurada y resiliente. Una de las principales conclusiones de la conversación fue clara: la gestión efectiva de riesgos complejos comienza con la visibilidad y la capacidad de anticipación. Gracias a todos los participantes por compartir perspectivas y contribuir a una conversación de gran valor para el sector. Seguiremos impulsando estos espacios de intercambio para ayudar a las organizaciones a tomar decisiones más informadas en entornos inciertos.

The 12th annual American Conference Institute CFIUS Conference highlighted a clear message for investors: the US remains open to capital from trusted partners, but national security scrutiny is expanding and expectations around compliance are rising. The conference provided timely insights intothe America First Investment Policy and the recently codified Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act. Read more about the takeaways from this year’s conference. https://ow.ly/ESfc50Z0mLB #CFIUS #ControlRisks #ACI #Compliance #trade #NationalSecurity #USInvestment #TradePolicy

In a world where risk is constantly evolving, trusted expertise matters more than ever. We’re proud to be recognized by Leaders League 2026 across multiple markets, categories and rankings, reinforcing Control Risks’ position as a trusted partner in risk advisory, forensics, investigations and crisis response. This recognition reflects the breadth of our capabilities and the strength of our teams supporting clients through complex, high-stakes challenges across regions. As organizations face increasing geopolitical, regulatory and operational complexity, our focus remains the same: helping our clients make confident decisions in uncertain environments. Explore the full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/dbcsavKa