The increasing risk faced by public figures and corporate leaders highlights a growing concern: these individuals are can become targets, not only within their offices but also in hotels, events, remote locations, or anywhere their presence is known. Unlike traditional physical security, modern executive protection must cover a broad, dynamic footprint — extending beyond headquarters to include hotels, events, remote sites, and travel stops.

So, how are large, global companies rethinking their approach? And how are they using technology — such as early threat detection, cloud-managed security systems, and AI-based alerts — to proactively protect executives wherever they are?

In this session, hear firsthand from security leaders with backgrounds in global enterprise risk management, diplomatic security, and law enforcement as they discuss how today’s top organizations are scaling executive protection in a fast-changing threat landscape.

Speakers:

Michael Evanoff, Former Security Executive, Walmart & Coca-Cola, NATO Director of Security & Intelligence, & Asst. Sec. of State for Diplomatic Security and F100 Security Executive

Michael T. Evanoff is a global security leader with over thirty-plus years of experience in corporate security and diplomatic protection. Beginning his career with the Diplomatic Security Service, serving in 8 US Embassies worldwide, he rose through the ranks to eventually run the personal protective detail for Secretary of State Condolezza Rice before serving as NATO Director of Security and Intelligence. After a stint in the private sector with major Coca-Cola Bottler HBC AG and Walmart International, he was appointed by the US Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security. After leading the world's most widely deployed law enforcement agency, he returned to the private sector to join as CSO for Jabil and national security geopolitical intelligence for TC Energy before joining Verkada as CSO and Strategic Advisor. 

Michael’s career has been recognized with honors, including the U.S. Presidential Meritorious Service Award, the Lithuanian National Intelligence Medal, and Estonia’s 3rd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana.

Jase Keen, Global Protective Security Lead at Databricks

Jase specializes in protecting people, infrastructure, and operations across complex, dynamic environments. With a proven track record in security engineering, travel risk management, executive protection, and adverse event response, he helps organizations build resilience and operate confidently, even amid uncertainty.

He has designed and led security strategies for global enterprises, ensuring the safety of executives and teams while mitigating risks across diverse geographies. Whether it’s engineering security protocols, responding to emerging threats, or managing high-risk travel logistics, he brings a deep understanding of global threat landscapes.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Best practices for structuring an effective executive protection program in today’s dynamic threat environment

✔️ How technology, including cloud and AI tools, enables faster, smarter security on the move

✔️ How to communicate risk, justify investment, and align executive protection with C-suite priorities