The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Digitalis, Audere, GEOS, FACT

Estonia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
British private spies angle for Ukraine reconstruction opportunities

A number of consultants specialised in private security and corporate intelligence in Ukraine are also positioning themselves for contracts to rebuild the country. They include current and former executives of UK firm Audere.

United Kingdom
Investigation firm Audere on high alert as it tries to fend off attacks from its nemesis

While still having to contend with a major staff turnover, the private investigation and security firm Audere is now having to defend itself from attacks in the media and on X from its foes embroiled in the Steward Healthcare short-selling scandal.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Audere, security contracts in Niger, ex-FCDO moves to corporate intelligence, Charles Rivers Associates

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

LondonAre short sellers after Audere and CT?

EuropeSecurity providers forced to rethink Niger strategy

LondonFormer FCDO officer sets up corporate intelligence firm

DenverManagerial musical chairs at Charles Rivers Associates

Spotlight | Afghanistan, Europe
Competition for huge EU security contract in Afghanistan highly charged

The European Union is preparing its grand return to Kabul, which is now in the hands of the Taliban. But first it is seeking to ensure security on the ground, which is no mean feat given the situation there.

United Kingdom
Ankura's asset tracking and investigation division loses its director

The head of the investigations and asset tracing department at Ankura Consulting in London, has abruptly left the firm and is now looking for business partners.

France, Myanmar
Retired US Marine opens doors for security firms in Myanmar

French security provider GEOS is counting on its partner Atalian Global Services and its local representative, US army veteran Adam Castillo, to provide security to the EU in Yangon. Castillo has been acting as a middleman for Western firms in the country for years.

United Kingdom
Corporate intelligence firm Audere sets sights on former ISC members

Seasoned intelligence expert Charles Blackmore is making changes to his business structure and is looking among ex-MPs turned serial advisers to fill his board.

Tajikistan
In midst of discreet presidential succession war, security officials sharpen their blades

Succession planning is a highly secretive affair and the country's political and security corridors are awash with rumours. Next-in-line for leadership is Rustam Emomali, the son of current president Emomali Rahmon. But security officers and business leaders have emerged as contenders.

Libya, Russia, United Kingdom, United States
Ex-CIA agent Dan Hoffman joins CT Group in Washington

The Washington office of the intelligence division of political strategists Mark Textor and Lynton Crosby's CT Group has recruited Daniel Hoffman, a media-friendly former CIA officer in Eurasia.