
Executive Protection Academy
ABOUT US
The team behind the Executive Protection Academy

President of the Board of Directors of WSO-Worldwide Security Options, global expert in security and executive protection.
Recognized as one of the 30 most influential professionals worldwide by the prestigious British magazine International Security Journal
Main Achievements:
- Training of the Presidential Protection Unit of Costa Rica, playing a key role in the specialized training of its elite team.
- Training of the Protection Force of the Spanish Marine Infantry, and other military and police units in Spain, contributing to their operational excellence.
- Founder of Ivan Ivanovich Executive Protection Academy, recognized among the 9 best Executive Protection training schools according to EP Wired, United States.
- Bestselling author: Book "Executive Protection in the 21st Century, The New Doctrine", which reached first place in sales on Amazon Mexico, "Business Management" category.
- Member of IPSB International Protective Security Board
- Over 30 years of operational experience: Acting in global security scenarios, including war conflicts and high-risk situations in Europe and America.
- International recognitions: Twice highlighted among the 100 most influential professionals in private security in Mexico (2017 and 2022) by Security in America.
Professional Career:
Born in Serbia, Ivanović began his career in security in 1991, during the war conflict in the former Yugoslavia, founding one of the first private training centers in defense and protection. In 2000, he arrived in Mexico where he consolidated his experience by founding AGS Group, now WSO.
Promoter of a preventive and discreet approach to executive protection, Ivanović has trained national and international units, standing out for his strategic vision and commitment to the highest standards of global security.
Academic and Professional Contributions:
- Certifications: Co-author of the EPS certification from IBSSA, certified CPO and CPOI by IFPO since 2002.
- Events and publications: Co-founder of the EP Summit in Latin America, professor at UDLAP Jenkins Graduate School and speaker at international forums.
Recognitions:
Honorary Doctorate from California University FCE.
Philosophy and Approach:
Ivan Ivanović promotes an ethical, preventive approach focused on risk evasion in executive protection, redefining the standards of this discipline in the 21st century.

1983-2020, over 35 years of experience in Corporate Security at Scotiabank BNS; holding different management-level positions in various security areas for Mexico and Central America. Resource management, assigned to Security, Protection and Investigations and Loss Prevention, through the application of international methodologies and standards for consulting, planning, coordination and execution of loss prevention and corporate protection strategies.
2010-2020, Scotiabank El Salvador, CSO
2008-2010 Scotiabank Guatemala, – Alignment of corporate security processes, according to country risk.
2010-2020, Scotiabank El Salvador, SC & CSO holder
2011 – 2015 Attention and Support in Corporate Security for Scotiabank Panama and Costa Rica.