Global Shield Security International (GSSI)

GSSI

Global Shield Security International

Global Shield Security International (“GSSI”) is a Switzerland-based private security and executive protection organization headquartered in Zurich.

Corporate Background Profile

Global Shield Security International (“GSSI”) is a Switzerland-based private security and executive protection organization headquartered in Zurich.

The company was founded by a group of former Swiss military officers, U.S. Executive Protection (EP) specialists, European corporate security advisers and risk management professionals with the objective of providing lawful, compliant and internationally standardized protection services to high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, investors and their families.

GSSI operates under a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework, combining Swiss regulatory discipline, U.S. EP doctrine, UK licensing standards and EU private security regulations.

The organization focuses on cross-border and overseas protection assignments, rather than local guard services, and is structured to support clients who travel frequently across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.

Mission and Positioning

The core mission of GSSI is to ensure that protective services are delivered:

Within a clear legal and regulatory framework
Through documented, auditable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
By properly vetted and licensed personnel only
With an emphasis on prevention, planning and risk management, rather than visible aggression or showmanship

Organizational Structure and Operational Hubs

Headquarter

Zurich Headquarters – Governance & Compliance
The Zurich head office is responsible for:
- Overall corporate governance and strategic oversight
- Legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to the Swiss Federal Act on Private Security Services Provided Abroad (PSSA)
- Internal audit, documentation and record-keeping
- Verification of licenses and credentials of all protection personnel
- Issuance of official letters, authorizations and appointments (including regional representatives)
GSSI’s Swiss governance model emphasizes transparency, accountability and alignment with the requirements of SECO (the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs), particularly in relation to security services provided outside Switzerland.
Division

U.S. Operations Division – Miami, Florida
The U.S. Operations Division, based in Miami, focuses on:
- Executive Protection training standards and curriculum
- Defensive and evasive driving programs
- Close protection methodology and operational planning
- International mission coordination and deployment logistics
- Scenario-based training for high-risk and low-profile environments
The U.S. team includes former military personnel, former law enforcement officers, EP instructors and medical responders. Many operators hold relevant state-level licenses (e.g. EP-related certifications, where applicable), and undergo regular re-qualification and skills audits.

Our Core Services

GSSI provides a portfolio of integrated services

Executive Protection (EP)

Low-profile personal protection for corporate executives, public figures and private clients. This includes advance work, venue assessments, movement control, close-protection formations and contingency planning.
Overseas Protective Deployment

Cross-border and multi-country EP assignments for clients traveling between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. GSSI coordinates airport arrivals, hotel movements, meeting schedules and event security in cooperation with trusted local partners where required and legally permissible.
Secure Transportation

Protective driving and secure transport solutions using drivers trained in defensive and evasive driving techniques. This includes route planning, alternate routing, timing management and coordination with protection teams.

Corporate Intelligence & Risk Advisory

Destination risk briefings, country-level threat assessments, travel risk analysis, event risk mapping and advisory support for corporate security departments and family offices.
Aviation Security Support

Support for movements via private aviation and VIP terminals (FBOs), including coordination of ground movements, discrete liaison with aviation service providers and integration of airport segments into the overall protection plan, within the limits of applicable law.

Team Composition and Qualifications

GSSI’s operational and advisory teams consist of:

Former Swiss Armed Forces personnel and security professionals
Former U.S. military and law enforcement officers
UK-licensed close protection operatives (SIA Close Protection Licence)
EU-licensed private security professionals from countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland
Certified first responders (First Aid, CPR, AED, trauma care)
Defensive and evasive driving–qualified drivers

All personnel must pass:

Background and criminal history checks
Medical and fitness screening appropriate to their role
Initial and recurrent Executive Protection (EP) training
Regular skills re-assessments, including scenario-based drills and legal refreshers

Licensing and Compliance Framework

GSSI’s activities are anchored in a combination of regulatory frameworks, including:

Swiss SECO / PSSA – governance of private security services provided abroad, with obligations relating to transparency, documentation and reporting

UK SIA Close Protection licensing – setting competence standards for close protection operatives

U.S. Executive Protection and related state-level licensing, where applicable

EU private security regulations and accreditation in various member states

This multi-layered approach allows GSSI to maintain a high level of legal conformity and professional accountability for its international operations.

Southeast Asia Regional Representation

To serve clients in Asia more effectively, GSSI has introduced a Regional Representative model.

In Southeast Asia, Mr. Andy Ngu King Chung has been appointed as GSSI’s Authorized Regional Representative for Southeast Asia.

Regional Client Liaison: Acting as a point of contact for clients in the Southeast Asia region
Overseas Mission Coordination: Coordinating overseas missions involving foreign-licensed GSSI personnel

Travel Risk & Logistics Support: Assisting with preliminary risk discussions, itinerary planning and logistics for international travel
HQ Communication & Operations Link: Serving as a communication bridge between clients in Southeast Asia and GSSI’s headquarters and operations division