Seeing Around Corners with Walmart’s Former General Counsel
In this episode In this episode, Fred sits down with Tom Mars, Former General Counsel of Walmart and Ontic Advisory Board Member, to discuss the critical relationship between corporate security and legal functions in reducing company liability. Tom reflects on his time at Walmart, emphasizing the importance of breaking down silos and fostering open communication…
Read MoreHow the Kidnapping of Exxon’s President Forever Changed Executive Protection
In this episode Even in the safest suburbs, high net worth individuals face heightened risks, as exemplified by the 1992 kidnapping of Sidney Reso, President of Exxon International. In this episode, Fred interviews author Philip Jett to uncover the harrowing details of Reso’s abduction, the $18 million ransom demand, and the two-month investigation that followed.…
Read MoreCognitive Traps and the Mindset of a Successful Protective Intelligence Analyst
In this episode In this episode, Fred and Carmen discuss what it takes to build an Intelligence program and what she looks for in an Analyst. Carmen shares her stories of dealing with leaders, falling into cognitive traps and what it means when we sometimes ‘get it wrong’. Carmen Medina is a thirty two year…
Read MoreBehind the Wheel: Secure Transportation in Executive Protection
In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with secure transportation pioneer Tony Scotti to explore the critical role of vehicles in executive protection. They dive into the science behind protective driving, how secure driving training has evolved, and what’s next in automotive security technology. Tony also shares insights from real-life cases of…
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