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How the former Paris CIA station chief used security access to help two foreign businessmen

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Éric Léandri splits with comms partner, ex-CIA launches into 'Quantum consulting', former CIA worked for Iskandar Safa

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

Abu Dhabi Éric Léandri splits with comms partner after financial spat

WashingtonSenior CIA official launches into ‘quantum consulting'

WashingtonFormer CIA official reveals work for Iskandar Safa

United States
Elon Musk associate ventures into defence consulting industry

Chris Gober's Maven Defense Solutions aims to capitalise on its close connections to the current US administration.

United States
After his failed CIA return, Ralph Goff builds private investigation network

He had been chosen by John Ratcliffe to become the CIA's next deputy director for clandestine operations, before being abruptly removed from consideration last month. Since then, Ralph Goff has formed close ties with other CIA veterans who have gone into the private sector.

Myanmar, United States
Myanmar opposition counting on well-connected US businessman to cozy up to Trump administration

John Todoroki, who previously fled Myanmar after a cannabis arrest, recently signed a contract to support the opposition's efforts against the Junta.

Secret African clients of former Paris CIA chief revealed

The CIA's French station chief at the start of the 2010s, Dale Bendler, became a consultant while keeping a foot in his former employer's camp. Awaiting sentencing for accessing classified documents for private clients, he worked for many figures active in Africa.