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Amir Lechner
Amir received his advanced security procedure training while working in a filed intelligence unit of the Israeli Defense Forces. While in the unit, he also received extensive training in anti-terrorist methodology. After leaving the IDF for work in the private sector, he served in the security department for the Israeli Utility Company. In 1991, he moved to the United States, serving in the security department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York.
While in this post, Amir worked with El Al Airlines’ security division, supervising the creation and implementation of security procedures at airports throughout the United States. In 1998, he moved out of the Consulate to work for AMR Airline Services (American Airlines), as a Supervisor of Services.
In 2001, Amir joined the ASI Group as the Director of its Aviation Assessment Division, overusing and providing safety and security reviews of commercial airlines and charter operators. During his time with this firm Amir was also their account manager for the American International Group’s (AIG) Global Crisis Management Department, supporting the insurance giant’s crisis management leadership with a range of threat assessments and analyses on topics ranging from terrorism to kidnapping for ransom.
Amir’s writings have been published in the British security magazine INTERSEC and presented at the annual ASIS International conference, virtual forums and local chapters as well as many other security organizations and conferences.
Amir holds a BA in Architecture from Pratt Institute and an MA in Urban Design from the City College of the City University of New York.
Dov (Dovik) Jehonatan
During his 30 years of service in the Israeli General Security Service (popularly known as the Shin-bet), Dov Jehonatan has held positions in the fields of counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence and physical security management. He began his career in the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) counter-terror unit, operating against Palestinian terrorist groups across the Egyptian and Jordanian borders. Following his honorable service in the IDF, he was recruited to the Shin-bet.
Dovik is an expert on radical Islam and terrorism, knowledge gained during his years recruiting and operating agents from the local populace. These agents provided valuable information on various terrorist organizations, which helped thwart countless terrorist attacks on Israeli interests and citizens.
During his tenure Dovik also served as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to all of Israel’s diplomatic missions, institutions and interests in the Southern part of Africa, including the Republic of South Africa.
His experience in aviation security stems from his work with El Al Israeli Airlines, serving as security manager in New York, New Jersey, and occasionally other major North American airports.
In addition to his practical experience, Dov holds Bachelor's and Masters Degrees in the areas of Strategic Studies and National Security, earned in Bar Ilan University and Haifa University respectively.
Kobi Sharav
Kobi is a highly regarded security expert with over twenty years of experience in the Israeli General Security Service. Kobi held several leadership positions during his assignments to El Al Israeli Airlines and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has worked in Israel’s embassies, consulates, and national flag carrier stations world-wide, taking charge of planning, recruiting, training and managing for their security operations.
Kobi’s security career began with his service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) where he attained the rank of Major. During his tenure in the IDF, Kobi has served in the Special Forces and as a company commander at the IDF Officer’s School. Kobi also served as a special envoy in a military delegation to Zaire (Congo).
Kobi is an expert in preparing emergency evacuation plans from conflict zones and has direct experience orchestrating and planning complicated hostage rescue missions in hostile territory.
In addition to his work with the Israeli government, Kobi has also worked as an advisor to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Rwanda, where he established security plans and regulations for their offices and personnel. Kobi also drafted an evacuation plan for the organization’s employees from Goma, Congo as well as logistical and operational plans for migration of refugees.
Kobi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Behavior, as well as having a private pilot license and speaking fluent French, Hebrew, and English.
Monique Weston
Monique joined the ASI Group in 2000 as the analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa, also covering France and Belgium. As regional analyst, Monique consulted on several evacuations during times of civil unrest, and provided on-call, dedicated analysis for clients on a 24-hour basis. During her tenure at ASI, Monique launched and led the Aviation Assessment project, researching and reporting on more than 170 airlines’ safety and security profiles. She hired, trained and directed a team of researchers and writers for the purpose. Monique also trained analysts at ASI, served as team advisor on human resources and leadership issues, and designed a database to enable analysts to pool their regional knowledge.
Since 2002, Monique has worked with the intelligence provider Sentigence and its eventual purchaser, Risk Services International. While her focus remains on Sub-Saharan Africa, she has also periodically covered other regions as needed. Her experience with a wide range of clients --including NGOs, cargo companies, oil firms and worldwide retail chains – has developed Monique’s especial strength in customized security research, according to the client’s particular needs.
Monique, who grew up in Asia, holds a BA in Asian Studies from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, with additional coursework at University of Sussex (Brighton, England); the College of William and Mary; University of Virginia; and Rice University. She has proficiency in French, Italian and Japanese. Her professional background includes translation, editing, human resources and fine arts.
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