Ben Sole

Director, Client Services at Gavin De Becker and Associates

For more than twenty years, Ben has managed residential and commercial security teams protecting at-risk individuals, including public figures and members of a prominent royal family. He has also managed close-protection details in more than 50 countries across six continents, including during political debates and court hearings, among other high-risk environments.

Ben has worked alongside the Metropolitan Police, the United States Secret Service, and the U.S. Department of State during numerous protective details involving high-ranking government officials, foreign heads of state, and members of royal families. He has also coordinated with the United Nations’ Department of Safety and Security and officials at the British High Commission in Africa when leading details involving prominent media figures partnering with UNICEF for outreach programs.

Ben has received training in Advanced Surveillance and Countersurveillance Techniques by British law enforcement and Army specialists. He has conducted countersurveillance of domestic extremists deemed a risk to government employees in conjunction with British police.

Timeline

  • Director, Client Services

    Current role