Global 24 Risk Management and Lares Risk Management International Announce Strategic Partnership with Launch of EMEA and APAC Regional Offices
The Netherlands and Australia — 23 March 2026 — Global 24 Risk Management (Global 24) and Lares Risk Management International (LRM International) announce a strategic global partnership, formalized through the establishment of a European office in the Netherlands serving the EMEA region and an Asia-Pacific (APAC) office in Australia. The Netherlands office will support clients […]
Lares Risk Management International Establishes Lares Risk Management Europe B.V. to Strengthen European Presence
Apeldoorn, Netherlands – 19 March 2026 – Lares Risk Management International B.V. (LRMI), a leading independent risk advisory and intelligence firm, today announces the establishment of Lares Risk Management Europe B.V., a new European entity created to strengthen the group’s regional footprint and accelerate strategic growth across the continent. The entity is being launched with […]
Lares Risk Management Attending ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp
Ben Suurd, CEO and Partner of Lares Risk Management, will attend ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp Lares Risk Management will be attending ASIS Europe 2026, taking place in Antwerp from 23 to 25 March. The event brings together security and risk professionals from across Europe to explore how organisations are responding to evolving threats and […]
APAC Leadership Meeting in Bangkok | Lares Risk Management
APAC Leadership Meeting in Bangkok Strengthens Regional Coordination Lares Risk Management International recently brought together members of its Asia Pacific leadership team in Bangkok to review strategic priorities and discuss the next phase of the company’s growth across the region. With operations expanding across multiple countries and sectors, the meeting provided an opportunity for senior […]
Domestic Staff Vetting in Southeast Asia: Managing Insider Risk for High-Net-Worth Families
Domestic Staff Vetting Is Often Informal in Southeast Asia Rapid wealth growth across Southeast Asia has changed how high-net-worth households operate. In markets such as Vietnam and Thailand, many families now rely on large domestic teams to manage daily life. Drivers, nannies, personal assistants, security personnel, contractors, and estate staff have become a normal part […]
Bridging OT Security Strategy and Implementation: LRM Launches Lares Infrastructure Resilience with Verhoek Project Solutions
Lares Risk Management International (LRM), in collaboration with Verhoek Project Solutions, launches Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR) to enhance OT-Cybersecurity capabilities. Apeldoorn, March 3rd, 2026 – Lares Risk Management International (LRM) today announces the formal establishment of Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR), a dedicated entity focused on Operational Technology (OT) security, industrial cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience. […]
Sudden Itinerary Changes and Operational Risk in Southeast Asia
A Sudden Itinerary Change Is a Risk Signal, Not a Convenience In corporate travel and executive mobility planning, flexibility is often viewed as a strength. Schedules shift, meetings move, and priorities evolve. However, a sudden itinerary change is not just a scheduling adjustment. It is a risk signal that demands structured reassessment. In fast-moving regions […]
Hotel Risk Assessment Success Story | Travel Risk Management & Duty of Care
Success Story: Hotel Risk Assessment for Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management Travel Risk Management Starts Before Arrival Travel risk does not begin at the destination. It begins with the infrastructure travelers rely on along the journey. For organizations with duty of care responsibilities, hotels are not simply places to rest. They are critical […]
Ben Suurd Attending ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp | Risk and Resilience
Ben Suurd to Attend ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp Ben Suurd will be attending ASIS Europe – From Risk to Resilience 2026, taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 23 to 25 March. The annual event, hosted by ASIS International Europe, is one of the region’s most important gatherings for professionals working across security, risk management, […]
Lessons from Building Businesses in Complex Geographies | Lares Risk Management
Why security risk management must be treated as a strategic input and not an operational afterthought. As organizations scale operations into new and emerging markets, growth strategies are increasingly tested not by market demand, but by the complexity of operating environments. Political volatility, social fragmentation, regulatory ambiguity, labour mobilisation, and fragile enforcement mechanisms often shape […]