Executive Team
Strategic Leadership for Complex Times
Fernando Lopez-Alves
Chief Executive Officer
Global and International Studies professor and think‑tank director with 30+ years’ experience. A leading authority on globalization and political risk who has directed multiple think tanks, established graduate schools and authored numerous books, he guides GeoRisk on state development, conflict resolution and policy management.
John Kiriakou
Chief Of Intelligence and Investigations Services
Former CIA officer and Senate investigator recognized for counterterrorism expertise and whistleblowing courage. He captured Abu Zubaydah, exposed the CIA torture program and brings deep insight into intelligence operations and ethics, earning multiple civic‑courage awards.
Fulton T. Armstrong
Chief of Risk and Training Services
Senior intelligence and policy expert with 30 years in U.S. government. Former National Intelligence Officer for Latin America and advisor to NATO’s SACEUR, he has served at the CIA, White House and State Department and teaches intelligence and policy at university level.
Alejandro Amigo Tossi
Chief Operating Officer
Former Head of Strategic Development at the Chilean Army, he helped establish Chile’s first Master’s in Cyber Defense. He has taught at the University of Salamanca and the U.S. Army War College. A Ph.D. candidate in Political Science and Master in Security Studies from Georgetown, he brings academic rigor and practical insight to GeoRisk.
Claudia de Windt
Senior Advisor
International lawyer and environmental governance expert. After nearly 20 years at the OAS linking environmental law to human rights and sustainable development, she serves on UNEP and IUCN committees and advises on ESG, governance and dispute resolution across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Diana Mondino
Senior advisor
Eonomist and corporate‑governance specialist with leadership roles in both public and private sectors. Former Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs (2024), she offers expertise in geopolitical risk, economic policy and regulation, drawing on experience in Latin American markets and global trade.
Senior Experts & Consultants
Trusted Advisors in Risk, Intelligence, and Strategy
ALEXANDRA BENNETT
Risk Intelligence and Monitoring Services / Business Management Specialist
National‑security and emergency‑management professional. Her work at FEMA and the National Response Coordination Center gives her strong incident‑coordination and intelligence‑analysis skills; she also brings research and procurement expertise to handle complex threats.
José de Arimatéia da Cruz
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Risk Intelligence & Monitoring Services
International‑relations scholar and cybersecurity expert. A research professor at the U.S. Army War College and cybersecurity lecturer at multiple universities, he specializes in Latin American and African politics, civil–military relations and environmental security, holding multiple advanced degrees and certifications.
Jose Heredia
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Risk Intelligence & Monitoring Services
Data analyst and strategic‑intelligence specialist. With a doctorate in public policy and a master’s in security studies, he leverages big data and develops monitoring tools for organizations like BBVA and USAID, bringing multilingual and technical fluency.
Dan Hester
Training
International program director with extensive experience designing education and training initiatives. As executive director of Gateway Global Learning Network, he delivers talent‑development programs worldwide, drawing on strong skills in strategic planning, partnerships and financial management.
Madison Lipson
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Training
Defense‑research and international‑relations specialist. Her work at the Wilson Center and SIPRI, along with coordination with the Canadian Department of Defense, enables her to analyze North American and transatlantic political dynamics and develop multilingual training programs.
Jialin Liu
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Business Development Specialist
Expert in global governance, international trade and cross‑cultural communication. With two Ph.D.s and experience in China–Latin America and China–Africa trade initiatives, she offers policy analysis, regulatory and economic intelligence and intercultural mediation for market‑entry strategies.
Mikhail Molchanov
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Risk Intelligence & Monitoring Services
International‑relations scholar focusing on Russian–Ukrainian relations and Eurasian geopolitics. Author of nearly 150 peer‑reviewed publications and leader of research projects for organizations such as NATO and the U.S. Institute of Peace, he also has governmental policy‑analysis experience.
Farzeen Nasri
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Training
Political and economic risk analyst specializing in Middle Eastern affairs and global economic institutions. Holding a Ph.D. in political science and multiple master’s degrees, he researches Persian Gulf geopolitics and advises clients on complex global uncertainties.
Sean O'Brien
Cybersecurity Consulting / Training
Cybersecurity, privacy and technology expert. Founder of Yale Privacy Lab and designer of Yale Law School’s cybersecurity curriculum, he teaches AI and blockchain courses and has developed privacy‑focused technologies, with expertise recognized in major media outlets.
Giorgio Puchetta
Cybersecurity / Social Media Specialist
Cybersecurity and IT‑infrastructure professional. He specializes in secure communications, network security and OSINT, integrating risk management with advanced IT solutions to bolster clients’ digital resilience and operational continuity.
Albert V. Short
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Business Development Specialist
Retired U.S. Army colonel and diplomat with decades in defense and international negotiations. His career includes service across Asia and Africa, leading U.S.‑Asia environmental initiatives, negotiating the Compact of Free Association and founding companies, combining operational, diplomatic and entrepreneurial expertise.
Jason Wheaton
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Training
Analyst focused on international politics and conflict studies, currently completing a master’s in global and international studies. He contributes comparative‑politics and regional‑research insights to GeoRisk’s risk analysis and training services.
Felipe Cerda
Geopolitical and Country Political Risk / Risk Intelligence & Monitoring Services
Retired Army Officer and strategic advisor with over 20 years of leadership in defense, crisis management, and international relations. With advanced studies in the U.S. and Chile, he has directed international military cooperation, taught geopolitics and intelligence, and coordinated multinational operations. He brings expertise in strategic planning, defense diplomacy, and crisis response that directly supports GRS services in geopolitical risk analysis, intelligence, and executive training.
Carlos Ortiz
Risk Intelligence & Monitoring Services / Geopolitical and Country Political Risk
Retired Army Officer and intelligence specialist with more than three decades of service, including 14 years in security advisory and risk analysis. With advanced training in intelligence and a master’s in communicational intelligence analysis, he has led counterintelligence investigations, advised on threat identification, and developed solutions for complex security scenarios. He brings proven expertise in intelligence, risk monitoring, and strategic advisory that strengthens GRS services.
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