Heightened security for Starbucks CEO puts spotlight on growing safety concerns for industry executives

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk ManagementSeth Krummrichrecently joinedBrian Kilmeadeon Fox News Radio to discuss the evolving situation in Venezuela—what may come next, the broader regional implications, and how organizations can operate amid ongoing uncertainty.

During the conversation, Seth shared how Global Guardian is supporting clients in the region, including proactive executive protection and transportation, contingency planning, and evacuation preparedness: “Before the sun came up on Saturday, our Venezuelan team already had all the evacuation routes that we needed to get any of our clients or employees or families out of Venezuela.”

As conditions continue to shift, our teams remain focused on helping clients assess risk, protect personnel, and maintain continuity—on the ground and in real time.

Venezuela: What's Next?

“You don’t want, in a fragile situation, a power vacuum. That’s where you get fighting in and amongst different groups.”

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Mike Ballard, Director of Intelligence at Global Guardian, spoke with Border Report Live to break down what the latest developments could mean for the region moving forward.

In the interview, Mike shares insight on how the situation is likely to evolve in the near term, potential impacts to migration flows, U.S. interests, and regional stability, and what Global Guardian is advising clients operating in or near Latin America to monitor closely. He also addresses broader implications for countries including Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Click below to watch the interview, which runs from approximately minute 5:00 to minute 23:00.

What the U.S. used to capture Maduro

“Audacious, surgical and stunning — the operation single-handedly rewrote U.S.-Venezuelan policy and significantly impacted China, Russia, North Korea and Iran’s strategic calculus.”

Seth Krummrich, Vice President of Client Risk Management at Global Guardian, was recently featured in Axios discussing the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The article explores the scale and complexity of the operation, along with the broader geopolitical implications shaping the region and beyond.

Trump pushes peace in Europe, pressure in the Americas — inside the two-front gamble

"Venezuela, for the longest time, has been a launch pad for Chinese, Russian, and Iranian influence in the Western Hemisphere. These chess pieces are all tied together when you arch your great-power competition."

In a recent Fox News article, Global Guardian’s Vice President of Client Risk Management, Seth Krummrich, offers insight into the evolving tensions between the United States and Venezuela. He examines the U.S. military pressure on President Maduro and outlines the potential implications for stability and security throughout the region.

“They clearly lay out that the Western hemisphere is now a rising priority for us, and that we’re going to invest these resources to not just put a political message out there, but have that military strength behind it to make sure that all the countries there receive the message that there is a new way forward for the hemisphere.”

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich joined ABC News to weigh in on the arrival of a United States aircraft carrier in the Caribbean following the strikes on alleged drug smuggling vessels in the region.

In his interview, Seth highlights the strategic significance of this deployment—not only as a demonstration of U.S. strength, but as a real strike capability that signals a shift in how the United States is approaching the region and the illicit drug trade, with implications for regional security across the Western Hemisphere.

Interview: Seth Krummrich, Global Guardian

“If you try to assess risk through a Western lens, you’ll misread the signals and put yourself at risk.”

In a recent interview with ITIJ, Seth Krummrich, VP of Client Risk Management at Global Guardian and former U.S. Army Special Operations Green Beret, shares how understanding local perspectives is the key to assessing risk—and why our global network gives clients the advantage when crises strike.

Seth explains how Global Guardian integrates real-time intelligence, local partnerships, and digital platforms to help clients stay ahead of fast-moving threats worldwide. 

‘Our doors are shaking’: Couple stranded as Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

"Most folks don't have a real issue during the hurricane, it's really the aftermath when things are chaotic. The airport may be shut down for a while."

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction in Jamaica, Global Guardian Director of Intelligence Mike Ballard discussed essential safety advice and preparedness measures for travelers impacted by severe natural disasters in an article in USA Today.