Ariel Kern

Ariel Kern has extensive experience in international affairs and security operations, currently serving as Vice President of International Affairs at Global Guardian since January 2015. Kern has held various leadership positions within the organization, including Director of Special Operations - International & K9 and Deputy Director of both Special Operations and International Operations. Prior to this, Kern was the CEO and PSD at a private security division from July 2001 to December 2015 and served in the Army as a Non-Commissioned Officer and Officer for over three decades. Additionally, Kern was an instructor for close protection at the European Security Academy and possesses a Bachelor's degree from the University of Cologne, along with education from the University of St Andrews and Penn Foster Group.