Nordic Roots
Guardian is a highly specialised security solutions provider offering security risk management systems in support of international actors operating in dangerous and challenging environments. Founded in Denmark in 2005, Guardian is a market leading actor in Scandinavia with a solid global footprint.
Business Enabler
In Guardian, we like to think of ourselves as business enablers. Through our comprehensive services within travel risk management, we enable organisations and individuals to travel and work in remote areas, open up new markets and pursue exciting opportunities.
Whether the goal is commercial, humanitarian or journalistic, we can establish a safe and robust setup to protect both the people and the organisation.
Read more about our solutions here.
Proximity
We want to be close to our clients – whether they are at home or abroad. At Guardian, we recognise that understanding you and your mission is the key to meaningful security advice. Building a relationship is crucial, which is why you will have your own personal point of contact. This allows for a flexible and smooth cooperation, where we act as your externalised security department.
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In 2005, Norman founded Guardian. Today, he remains the CEO and co-owner. Highly engaged, both on a strategic and operational level – and with more than 17 years in the Danish Special Operation Forces – Norman has extensive experience from working in conflict areas around the world. -
Jens joined Guardian as co-owner in 2013 after 19 years as officer in the Danish Army. Being responsible for Guardian crisis response and with 10+ years of global response case experience, handling, negotiating and advising on complex and high risk crisis incidents on both strategic and operational level, he deliver our clients a unique insight and foresight on all aspects of crisis management and best practices.
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In 2019, Thomas was brought in as Managing Director of Guardian. He has solid experience within management, business development and administration. Prior to his current position, Thomas has worked extensively with operationalisation of administrative processes and systems in large and complex organisations – both in Denmark and internationally.
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With a master’s degree within Security Risk Management from the University of Copenhagen and a background as Language Officer from the Danish Army, Søren has a strong analytical and operational profile. Søren was appointed Head of Analysis in 2017.
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With more than 11 years of experience in the Danish military, Oscar has worked in conflict areas – especially in the Middle East – in the role as training- and strategic advisor. In addition to his operational experience, he also holds a master’s degree in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School.
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Erika joined Guardian in 2016 and has extensive analytical and operational experience from the private sector. Academically, Erika holds a master’s degree in International Security and Law from the University of Southern Denmark, with special focus on the Middle East and Asia.
Guardian maintains a unique global network of consultants, partner companies, local offices and organisations, ensuring a fast, on-the-spot response capability all over the world. Guardian’s network is an integral part of our operational capacity – supplemented by our core staff in Copenhagen, it enables our clients to travel and operate securely in even the most challenging environments.
Nothing short of the highest standard of conduct is required from our partners. Our entire global network of sub-providers has been vetted by Guardian, prior to engagement and is continuously being evaluated to ensure continued trust from our clients, according with ISO 9001 standards.
Our network covers Europe – North, Central and South America – Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa – Central Asia, South and East Asia.