We are Risk Intelligence
Working at Risk Intelligence is both fun, challenging and a bit like making your hobby your job. Our workplace is an engaging and approachable hub of inspiring work, with a supportive and social atmosphere and a flexible work-life balance. It feels like family and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Management
Hans Tino Hansen is founder and CEO of Risk Intelligence. He specialises in intelligence and maritime security risks for shipping, offshore, oil and gas companies. In addition, he has been advising a range of companies and governmental organisations at management level since 2001.
He has led the development of the “Four Circles Model” for understanding the impact of and inter-relation between terrorism, insurgency, organised crime and piracy. From 2005 the company started analysing piracy in general and Somalia and West African piracy in particular. During 2007 he started development of the web-based global maritime security risks monitoring solution, MaRisk, which today is used by a number of private companies operating more than 14 per cent of the world merchant fleet in international traffic and by navies around the world.
He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen. Prior to his studies he served in the Danish Army for two years and later in the army reserve for eight years.
He has contributed to books on maritime security and is consulted as a commentator by the international and Danish media.
CEO and founder
Niels is the Chief Operating Officer and overall responsible for delivering products and services to our clients. He also plays a strong role in developing new features and functionality for the System.
Before joining Risk Intelligence, Niels was Deputy Company Security Officer and Senior Security Advisor at Maersk Line. In this position, Niels was deeply involved not only in all daily operations and routines but also the long-term planning of projects and programmes in the whole spectrum of maritime security.
Niels is ship’s master and a former Tactical Officer in the Royal Danish Navy where he left with the rank of Commander. In his time in the Navy, he held various positions in naval aviation, naval SOF, frigates and as project lead for maritime ballistic missile defence. He has also specialised in the intelligence domain and had several deployments as head of the intelligence branch.
Chief Operating Officer
Jens Krøis is Chief Financial Officer and member of the senior management team and have overall responsibility of Finance and Investor Relations at Risk Intelligence. Jens has a long track record on corporate level in listed companies in the Nordic region.
Before joining Risk Intelligence Jens Krøis has worked in the last 5 years as a consultant and as a CFO assisting companies to raise capital on Nasdaq and Oslo Stock Exchange. Jens Krøis latest position was as CFO at a Norwegian listed (OSE) biotech company. Prior to his, Krøis had a long career in FLSmidth & Co (“FLSmidth”), a C20 listed company on Nasdaq in Denmark.
Jens Krøis has extensive knowledge and experience within finance, funding, raising of capital and investor relations and has a strong network in the capital market both locally and globally. He is experienced in compliance, financial reporting (both internal and external), and also reporting to the stock exchange and capital markets in general.
Chief Financial Officer
Employees
Lennard Kunde is the Head of Commercial Operations at Risk Intelligence, with more than 25 years of experience as a commercial executive. Specializing in growing SaaS companies, Lennard has been a trusted partner of Risk Intelligence for the past decade.
In his role, Lennard oversees renewals, contracts, invoicing, and client data management, while also leading initiatives to streamline and digitalize commercial practices. His strong background in commercial growth and operational efficiency positions him to play a crucial role in the continued growth of Risk Intelligence, ensuring seamless client engagement and operational excellence.
Director, Head of Commercial Operations
Christian Popp Thyme is the Head of Development at Risk Intelligence, bringing over 15 years of experience in software development. Having spent the last decade as a consultant for Risk Intelligence, Christian has a deep understanding of the company’s platform and vision. His expertise spans across building robust software solutions and driving technological innovations.
As Head of Development, Christian leads the team in enhancing the Risk Intelligence System, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of maritime security and risk management. With a hands-on approach and a passion for innovation, Christian is focused on driving the next phase of development, ensuring our technology continues to meet the evolving needs of maritime operations.
Director, Head of Development
Guy is responsible for managing the assessment and analysis components of Risk Intelligence products. His own research areas include Oceania and East Asia, as well as transnational organised criminal groups operating in the maritime realm.
Prior to joining Risk Intelligence in 2010, Guy worked on energy security in the private sector, and was a policy advisor for the New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Defence. He has a PhD in political science from the University of Auckland and worked in academia for a number of years following conferment.
Head of Intelligence Analysis
David is a Director at Risk Intelligence and he leads various security projects related to the Risk Intelligence Advisory services business unit where he is responsible for delivering products and services to our clients. Furthermore, David holds responsibilities in sales and business development initiatives.
Before joining Risk Intelligence David served in the military forces and later acquired over 25 years of experience in international security with a strong combination of expertise in various aspects of security (maritime, aviation, homeland protection, and security technologies) as well as in international marketing, business development and sales. He has proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary security engagements and is globally recognised as an expert in maritime security and anti-piracy issues.
Head of Advisory Services
Head of Standards
Robin Häggblom, also known as Corporal Frisk, joined Risk Intelligence as a Senior Advisor and Project Manager. Based in Finland, Robin brings extensive expertise in defence analysis, risk assessment, and project management, with a focus on the Nordic and Baltic Sea regions.
He primarily works in the "Government & Defence" business area, supporting client relationships and delivering key projects. Robin’s background includes NATO’s northern flank dynamics, GEOINT, the intelligence cycle, and maritime industry operations, as well as the ISO 9001 and 27001 standards.
Senior Advisor & Project Manager
Dirk Steffen is the Head of West Africa Analysis at Risk Intelligence. He manages projects ranging from shipboard security surveys to accompanying vessels in high-risk areas. He is a proponent of intelligence-driven security for ships based on situational awareness, good tactical training and layered defensive measures.
Dirk served 12 years in the German Navy as a clearance diving and navigating officer on minehunters and as an instructor for ship divers. After leaving the navy in 2000 he worked on maritime security and oil & gas related projects in West and North Africa. He also retains a reserve commission as a Commander, which he exercises at the German Navy’s Fleet HQ in Glücksburg.
He holds an MA in military studies (naval warfare) from the American Military University.
Senior Advisor
Stefan Nonboe serves as a Senior Advisor at Risk Intelligence, bringing over 30 years of expertise in the realms of security assessments and the development and execution of security plans for shore-based facilities, maritime shipping, and various offshore installations globally.
His professional experience extends to training and supervising crew members and employees worldwide. Stefan possesses a degree in Project Management from VIA University in Denmark and holds numerous certifications in security and management.
Prior to joining Risk Intelligence in 2014, Stefan served as a partner and Director of Security Projects at CUSTOS for nearly nine years, where he focused on maritime security projects and high-profile kidnapping cases.
He is a veteran who devoted 18 years of his career to the Danish Naval Special Forces – Frogman Corps. He participated in multiple global deployments, specialized in maritime counterterrorism, and led the Maritime Counter Terrorist unit before retiring in 2004.
Senior Advisor
Jesper is responsible for the team that monitors the daily threat picture and produces incident reports and alerts for the Risk Intelligence System. He is also the point of contact for clients on operational matters.
His responsibilities include ensuring that the duty ops watch is manned and the duty ops email is monitored at all times. Part of his job is also to verify, assess and analyse all the information gathered during the watch, together with the rest of the analysis team, before release on the System.
Jesper holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Copenhagen and he is a Captain in the Danish army reserve.
MaRisk Manager
Ian is the PortRisk Manager at Risk Intelligence and is responsible for the content and assessments of the ports on the System. He is deployable and regularly visits ports and sea areas conducting on-site surveys.
Before joining Risk Intelligence Ian was the Ops and Plans Manager at Salama Fikira in Nairobi, dealing with the provision of embarked security teams for both land-based and seaborne tasks.
Ian served 27 years in the Royal Navy as an electronic warfare specialist, working in a wide variety of ships and shore establishments. Before leaving the service Ian was the UK’s in-theatre counter-piracy analyst at the UKMCC in Bahrain and attended regular industry forums, as well as representing the UK at the ONI Illicit Activities and Counter-Terrorism Conference in Washington.
Ports Manager
Currently working as Landrisk’s Manager, Jeanne joined Risk Intelligence as an Intern Security Analyst in February 2023 and continued with the company as a LandRisk Security Specialist. Prior to this position, she worked as Project Manager in the higher education sector in the UK.
Jeanne holds a B.A. (Hons) in History and Politics from the University of Buckingham and a MSc in Security and Crime Science from University College London, where she applied her research skills to the study of complex and organised crime.
LandRisk Manager
Jesper is responsible for IT, Risk Intelligence System support and Facility Management.
Before joining Risk Intelligence Jesper has worked as project manager, CIO and CEO being responsible for business development and project management within the areas of development and operation of web portals, IT in general, marketing, sales, and management, as well as utilization of the digital potential.
He has a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) from Copenhagen Business School.
IT & System Support Manager
Patricia is the Marketing Manager in our commercial team, overseeing marketing strategies and managing assets such as CRM, CMS, social media, and email marketing, while spearheading growth initiatives for various customer segments. With extensive international experience from numerous projects and internships, Patricia holds a BSc in International Business and Economics from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and an MSc in Business Administration and E-business from Copenhagen Business School.
Starting at Risk Intelligence as a student Growth Hacker & Business Assistant, Patricia advanced to Marketing Analyst and now leads the department as Marketing Manager.
Marketing Manager
Florence manages customer relations and develops quality services for the sales team as Customer Success Manager.
Over the past decade, she has worked in the private and public sectors in Paris in the fields of security, defence, diplomacy and consultancy.
Having worked as a former geopolitical and multi-intelligence analyst, cartographer, and Chief of Staff for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Florence developed the strategic insight, military notions, and diplomacy skills needed to provide personalized customer service.
She holds a master's degree in geopolitics from the French Institute of Geopolitics.
Customer Success Manager
Dirk is a senior analyst and duty watch officer at Risk Intelligence. His research areas include maritime security issues in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in West and Central Africa, and he presents regularly at academic and military research institutions on related topics.
Prior to joining Risk Intelligence, Dirk served as an officer in the German Navy and worked as a journalist and public relations consultant for several years, advising clients on media and crisis communication strategies. He holds a PhD from the University of Greenwich in London and an MA in International Studies from Durham University.
Senior Analyst
Before joining Risk Intelligence, Louis worked for for the French Ministry of Armed forces for more than six years, first as deputy head of section in the field of GEOINT, then following arms trafficking and counter-proliferation at sea. For the last three years, Louis has been a Senior analyst on counter terrorism at sea.
Louis also has experience from working on maritime security issues for different think tanks such as Asia Centre, and started a PhD on coast guards in Asia at the French Institute of Geopolitics. In parallel, he has been a reserve officer in the French Navy since 2013, working for the Military Intelligence Directorate and for the French Navy's Center for Analysis.
Louis holds a master’s degree in geopolitics from the Sorbonne-Paris1/ENS, where his research focused on maritime piracy in South-East Asia and drug trafficking at sea in the Caribbean. He also worked at Risk Intelligence as an intern during summer 2012.
Senior Analyst
Thomas Timlen, based in Singapore, is our Southeast Asia Analyst. His background addressing maritime security threats began in the 1990s as an industry representative with BIMCO. Since then he has been involved with a variety of security related work including research conducted as a Visiting Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. He holds a BSc in Business Administration and Management from Boston University.
Senior Analyst, South-east Asia
Kais works as an analyst and focusses on the MENA region, as well as on the Eastern Mediterranean. He has previous work experience in the private intelligence sector and as a military linguist in the Danish Armed Forces. Kais holds a BSc in International Business and Politics and a master's degree in Middle East studies.
Analyst, MENA region
Hans-Kristian’s analytical focus includes the Mediterranean and Black Sea. He is also the point of contact for interns and Secretary of the Risk Intelligence Advisory Board. He holds a master’s degree in political science from Durham University, and his previous work experience includes the Royal Danish Navy and analysis work in Nepal.
Analyst, Mediterranean and Black Sea
Katie is an analyst with Risk Intelligence based in Singapore focusing on North, South and Central Asia. Prior to joining Risk Intelligence, Katie served as an Analyst with the Singapore Armed Forces Military Intelligence Organisation for 15 years. She holds a BSc in Business Analytics from Singapore University of Social Sciences.
Analyst, North, South and Central Asia
Kristian is our Europe and Russia analyst, as well as having a focus on emerging technological threats like cyber and electronic warfare. Kristian has previously served in the Danish Army, and worked with analysis and physical security in international NGOs and emergency response organisations.
Additionally, he has been a part of the Danish Atlantic Treaty Association, a Copenhagen based think-tank researching issues on international security.
Kristian holds an undergraduate degree in Emergency and Risk Management, and a master’s degree in Security and Strategy from the University of Exeter.
Analyst, Europe and Russia
Diego is our Analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean based out of Bogota, Colombia. Prior to joining Risk Intelligence, Diego has previously worked as a regional security and intelligence analyst, advising companies and government officials on political, operational, and security risks. Diego holds a master's degree in Foreign Affairs and a bachelor's in International Relations from the Externado University of Colombia.
Analyst, Latin America and Caribbean
Hasibe holds a master's degree in International Marketing and Business Management from Copenhagen Business School and a bachelor's in International Economic Relations from the University of Economy in Bulgaria. At Risk Intelligence, she supports the bridge between marketing and sales with lead outreach and contact management, as well as content marketing tasks and analysis.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Irene joined Risk Intelligence in April 2019 as a bookkeeper in finance. Irene is responsible for all daily bookkeeping, invoicing, vendors, payments and salaries.
Before joining Risk Intelligence, Irene worked for 7 years in a fashion/accessories company.
Irene has worked with bookkeeping and finance for more than 30 years in various industries like engineering, fashion/accessories as well as a period of self-employment.
Bookkeeper
Nikolaj works as a Junior Analyst on LandRisk. Prior to being employed as a Junior Analyst, Nikolaj worked for Risk Intelligence as a student and project assistant, onboard the TAPA project. He has previously served in the Royal Danish Navy as a Combat Information Specialist and worked with ISPS and as an open-source private investigator in the private security sector. Nikolaj holds an undergraduate degree in Emergency and Risk Management from Copenhagen University College.
Junior Analyst
Christina is a Risk Analyst Intern working across geopolitical, energy and security-related risk, with a focus on shadow fleet vessels, piracy, and dual-use critical infrastructure. Prior to joining Risk Intelligence, she has completed her master's in International Security from Sciences Po Paris, and has gained experience in diplomacy, intelligence analysis, and energy security, advising on emerging threats affecting both state and corporate actors.
Security Analyst Intern
Georgios is a Junior Analyst for LandRisk, where he contributes to incident data gathering, parking security assessments, and intelligence analysis on threat and security risk assessments across Europe. Prior to joining LandRisk, he completed an internship with Risk Intelligence. His background includes service in the Greek Army, as well as involvement in various initiatives focused on travel security and risk management. He holds an MSc in Security Risk Management from the University of Copenhagen and a BA in Political Science from the Democritus University of Thrace.
LandRisk Junior Analyst
Thomas is a consultant and responsible for analysis on countries in sub-Saharan Africa. He holds a PhD from the University of Copenhagen. His research largely concentrates on security governance issues in sub-Saharan Africa, including conflict dynamics, peace missions, governance, SSR and the evolution of private security providers.
Thomas is widely published and involved in several international research projects. He has previously worked for the AU, UNDP, EU, and Norwegian Embassy, amongst others.
Consultant
Anas is from Algeria, and holds academic degrees in marine sciences, fisheries management and blue economy. He brings 10 years of professional experience, including the last 5 spent in the United Nations System in Algeria/North Africa and the Mediterranean. Most recently he's spent close to 2 years with the UNODC's Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) Mediterranean team supporting subject matter experts in planning and delivering high-profile capacity building activities and regional trainings for military and civilian maritime agencies across the region, covering a wide range of topics (MDA, counter-CBRN, TIP/SOM by sea, drug trafficking by sea, Search and Rescue, maritime pollution, etc.). During this internship, Anas looks forward to growing with the Risk Intelligence team and develop his maritime security analysis skills and the use of GIS and maritime domain awareness tools.
Security Analyst Intern