CASE STUDIES

Safety management

Tripoli - Benghazi - Sebha

CLIENT: European aeronautics group
PROJECT: Aeronauticmaintenance contract for a local airline.
CHALLENGE: To manage the security of a team of engineers deployed in Libya.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Accompaniment of staff during trips and at their accomodation
• Provision of support staff trained in safe driving
• Staff training on safety procedures and first aid
• Provision of a 24/7 emergency phone number
• Permanent reporting back to the client's safety management team

RESULTS: The client was able to carry out its operations in complete security for more than 3 years, despite the changing security conditions.

Security detail

Tripoli - Libya

CLIENT: Ambassadors to Western countries
PROJECT: Visit of ambassadors Libyan authorities
CHALLENGE: To provide a security detail to ambassadors during their movements in Tripoli.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Provision of an advanced team
• Reception of ambassadors and their team
• Provision of an expat security detail
• Provision of logistical solutions
• Logistics coordinated alongside local authorities

RESULTS: Ambassadors were able to restore their credentials and organize business meetings in complete security.

Maritime security

West Africa

CLIENT: Major telecom company
PROJECT: WACS Cable-Laying operations
CHALLENGE: Protect its crew and assets throughout the duration of a major transnational cable-laying operation.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Design a bespoke solution
• Conduct risk assesment and hardening of the vessel
• Deliver briefing and training to the client's personnel
• Act as liaison between the local authorities and the client
• Deploy and coordinate the security set-up

RESULTS: The operations were successfully conducted

Fraud and litigation management

Europe

CLIENT:
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GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Perform a detailed investigation.
• Obtain physical evidence of infringement.

RESULTS: The infringement proceedings brought by the client were successful.

Business Travellers security

Venezuela

CLIENT:
PROJECT:
CHALLENGE:
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Provide access to a 24/7 security information portal.
• Establish a secure support and global positioning system.
• Provide a local coordinator.

RESULTS: The resources put in place enabled the safe and effective launch of the project.

Site Protection

West Africa

CLIENT:
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CHALLENGE:
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Prepare security plans and procedures.
• Establish an operational team to train and supervise 600 guards.
• Ensure the administrative and socio-economic management of the site.
• Act as liaison between the police, employees, regional authorities and our client.

RESULTS: The project was completed on time and without incident.

Personal protection

South Africa

CLIENT: Media.
PROJECT: Coverage of a sporting event.
CHALLENGE: To ensure the safety of VIP guests and 120 on-site employees.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Provide training for the teams before their departure.
• Establish a security risk monitoring service.
• Close protection of VIPs.
• Establish a secure support system for journalists and technicians.

RESULTS: While many foreign journalists were victims of petty crime, no incidents were reported among the teams and VIPs supervised by GEOS.

Crisis management

Afrique de L'Ouest

CLIENT: Multiple clients based in the region.
PROJECT: Crisis management.
CHALLENGE: To provide an effective response to crisis situations.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Protect over 150 expatriates and their families.
• Establish a plan for the emergency evacuation of personnel by air.
• Establish a business continuity support service.

RESULTS: Our customers have been able to safeguard their economic interests.

Security for major projects

Europe

CLIENT: Consortium for a rail project.
PROJECT: Construction of transnational rail infrastructure.
CHALLENGE: To define and provide input to the project planning phase.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Update the security principles and standards applicable to the infrastructure.
• Conduct detailed studies on access control, security organisation, estimated costs, etc.

RESULTS: GEOS provided support and advice to the various infrastructure designers during the project planning phase.

Market Access

Middle East

CLIENT: SME in the new technologies sector.
PROJECT: To develop a presence in the Middle East.
CHALLENGE: Knowledge of the market and its evolution in the region.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Establish an ad hoc monitoring system.
• Provide monthly reporting and monitoring of opportunities and market players for each country in the region.

RESULTS: The client was able to seize two opportunities, in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Similarly, it was able to adjust its place of business and positioning in the region.

Security consultancy

West Africa

CLIENT: Major oil group.
PROJECT: Drilling project.
CHALLENGE: To evaluate the security situation with a view to protecting its employees.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Identify and anticipate threats.
• Assist our client to make the best decisions regarding the movement of their employees.
• Provide training for employees before their departure.

RESULTS: During the project, expatriates of the oil group experienced no security issues.

SECURITY CONSULTANCY

France

CLIENT: Private hospital operator.
PROJECT: Implementation of an extensive clinic acquisition programme in France.
CHALLENGE: To manage the impact on the organisation and the group's image with its local partners and the media.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Assist the group to establish a cross-functionnal risk and crisis management system.
• Prepare Group Risk Managers for public speaking.
• Train personnel on newly established procedures.

RESULTS: The client was able to successfully complete the acquisitions.

Due Diligence and reputational screening

Russia

CLIENT: Company in the agri-food sector.
PROJECT: Planned acquisition project.
CHALLENGE: To evaluate the reputation of the client's industrial and commercial partner based in Russia.
GEOS SOLUTIONS:

• Gather information on the professional career of the partner’s main business leader.
• Identify any past and current disputes and the environment of the party in question.

RESULTS: The evidence gathered showed that the main business leader had a questionable reputation. In light of the facts and analysis presented, our client decided to pull out of the acquisition, which proved to be more of a threat than an opportunity.