Interview with:
Mark Hjelle
Chief Executive Officer, Protos Security
Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture.
Hartford Business Journal: Executive Protection Is Now a Boardroom Issue
Protos CEO Mark Hjelle discusses why executive protection has shifted from a reactive measure to a governance and enterprise risk strategy.
The article highlights how companies are taking a more proactive approach to safeguarding executives, employees and business operations amid an increasingly complex threat environment. During the interview, Mark noted that demand for executive protection has expanded beyond large corporations to include midsize companies, high-profile leaders and their families.
Mark emphasized that executive protection is increasingly being viewed as a governance and business continuity issue, with boards of directors becoming more involved in security conversations.
“The actual board of directors is now getting involved — saying we need this for governance, frankly for the health of the enterprise.”
“It’s not really just about you,” Mark said. “The more important consideration is the shareholders, employees and suppliers of your company who would all be negatively impacted by an event.”
Through its software-enabled platform, national network of security partners and off-duty law enforcement capabilities, Protos Security continues to help organizations develop proactive, tailored protection programs that reduce risk while supporting day-to-day business continuity.