Main Achievements:
- Training of the Costa Rican Presidential Protection Unit, playing a key role in the specialized training of its elite team.
- Training of the Spanish Marine Infantry Protection Force, and other Spanish military and police units contributing to their operational excellence.
- Founder of Ivan Ivanović Academy, recognized among the top 9 Executive Protection training schools according to EP Wired, USA.
- Bestselling author: Book "Executive Protection in the XXI Century, The New Doctrine", which reached the first place in sales in Amazon Mexico, category "Business Management".
- IPSB International Protective Security Board Member
- More than 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 private security professionals in Mexico (2017 and 2022) by Seguridad en América.
Professional Career:
Born in Serbia, Ivanović began his career in the security field in 1991, during the war in the former Yugoslavia, founding one of the first private training centers in defense and protection. In 2000, he came to Mexico where he consolidated his experience by founding AGS Group, now WSO.
A 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 global security standards.
Academic and Professional Contributions:
- Certifications: Co-author of IBSSA EPS certification, CPO and CPOI certified by IFPO since 2002.
- Events and publications**: Co-founder of the EP Summit in Latin America, professor at the UDLAP Jenkins Graduate School and speaker at international forums.
- Acknowledgments:
Honorary Doctorate from California University FCE.
Philosophy and Approach:
Ivan Ivanović promotes an ethical, preventive and risk-avoidance focused approach to executive protection, redefining the standards of this discipline in the 21st century.
1983-2020, more than 35 years of experience in Corporate Security Scotiabank BNS; performing different management level positions in different security areas for Mexico and Central America. Management of resources, assigned to Security, Protection and Investigations and Loss Prevention, through the application of methodologies and international standards for advice and consulting, planning, coordination and execution of loss prevention strategies and corporate protection.
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.
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