Mehdi Smimou is an experienced security professional currently serving as Coordinateur opérationnel at Protectim Security Group for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games since June 2024. Previously held positions include Responsable d’exploitation at ESP SECURITE from October 2023 to June 2024, and Agent de protection rapproché at Erys Group from July 2022 to October 2023. Mehdi has extensive experience in protection roles, including serving as Agent de protection for BNP Paribas at Æneas Protection, and multiple security roles at Protectim Security Services and FIDUCIAL Sécurité. Earlier experience includes leading security teams at Groupe Keolis and managing safety protocols at various locations, demonstrating strong coordination skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and security. Mehdi holds a CAP in Metallurgy from Lycée Claude Nicolas Ledoux obtained in 2011.