Executives have long been seen as valuable assets by their companies, but the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year created a new era of safety concerns for these leaders. As a result, many security firms are fielding a deluge of calls from corporate clients about how to protect their top people.
While most large international corporations have at least some security in place for their CEO, Thompson’s death is leading many to take another look at their programs and gaps that might exist. It’s also prompting firms that may have never considered security before to explore whether it’s the right decision for their executive teams.
