Alma provided tailored executive protection for a U.S. private equity firm’s CEO during high-level meetings in Bogotá, deploying a Close Protection Officer, security driver, and armoured vehicle to mitigate threats including kidnapping and armed attacks. Through real-time intelligence, secure transport, and robust emergency protocols, Alma ensured the CEO’s safety and business continuity in a complex and volatile environment.
A leading U.S. private equity firm engaged Alma to deliver comprehensive protective services for its high-profile CEO during a critical business trip to Bogotá, Colombia. The CEO was scheduled to attend high-stakes investment meetings with government officials, regional partners, and potential acquisition targets, which required discretion and a robust security posture given the volatile risk landscape.
Bogotá presented elevated security challenges, including the threat of kidnapping, armed robbery, targeted attacks on foreign executives, and business disruption risks. Political unrest, unpredictable civil demonstrations, and opportunistic criminal networks added complexity to the operational environment.
Tailored Security Solution: Alma conducted a thorough risk assessment before deployment, drawing on regional intelligence networks and local law enforcement liaisons to map threat vectors and establish secure routes. The solution package included:
• Deployment of a highly experienced Close Protection Officer (CPO) with military and diplomatic security backgrounds.
• Provision of a locally sourced, security-vetted driver with advanced evasive driving skills.
• Use o a lightly armoured vehicle, offering enhanced protection without compromising mobility or drawing undue attention.
• Real-time GPS tracking and communication protocols, ensuring continuous situational awareness for the security team and client liaison.
• Establishment of emergency response plans, including access to medical support, safe havens, and rapid extraction routes.
Throughout the three-day engagement, Alma’s team ensured seamless and secure movement across the city, facilitating punctual attendance at all meetings while mitigating exposure to potential threats. The CEO could conduct business without disruption, and Alma maintained constant operational oversight, adjusting routes and timings dynamically in response to real-time intelligence.
The mission concluded without incident, and the client commended Alma’s professionalism, discretion, and adaptability, essential for executive security in dynamic environments.
"Alma's team brought clarity, control, and confidence to an otherwise unpredictable trip. Their preparation and execution were flawless." – Chief of Staff, U.S. Private Equity Firm.
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