Colin O'Brien

Colin O’Brien is a Deputy Vice President at Global Guardian, a McClean, Virginia, based global security firm that provides its clients with access to a comprehensive suite of duty-of-care services. Image courtesy of O’Brien

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

A new model is needed for a new era of executive protection.

Colin O'Brien

April 15, 2026

A new model is needed for a new era of executive protection.

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Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

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