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Ivan Ivanovich brings over three decades of operational experience in Executive Protection, with a distinguished track record in some of the most challenging security environments worldwide. He gained his expertise in dignitary protection during the war in former Yugoslavia, where he successfully led numerous high-risk operations. Since 1999, Ivanovich has established himself in Mexico and Latin America, focusing on training and providing executive protection services. In 2000, he founded the Executive Protection Academy, later expanding his endeavors by establishing AGS Group, a specialized executive protection company that eventually evolved into the global WSO Corporation.  

Currently, Ivanovich serves as the President of the Board of Directors for WSO Worldwide Security Options, a renowned international company specializing in comprehensive security solutions across the globe.  

Furthermore, Ivanovich holds the position of technical consultant and instructor for the Spanish Marine Corps Protection Force. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first foreign civilian to train this military unit in the specialized field of executive and official protection.  

In addition to his practical experience, Ivanovich is an accomplished author. He penned the Spanish bestseller, "Executive Protection in the 21st Century, The New Doctrine," recognized as one of the most influential books in the executive protection industry in Latin America.