Council of International Investigators
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Gautam Kumar Gautam worked in the finance industry for a few years before joining the family business –Globe Detective Agency in 2011. Gautam is the third generation of the promoter family and the first of his generation to have joined Globe. Gautam underwent an intensive training program in Security & Investigations prior to onboarding with Globe. In the recent past, Gautam was involved in multiple initiatives of the CII, enabling him to understand how the Council functions. He is confident of adding a fresh perspective to the Council. Gautam served as the Webinar Administrator and oversaw the technical end of the monthly webinars during the pandemic. He has been involved in multiple initiatives of the CII which contributed to his understanding of how the Council functions and puts him in a great position to give back to our tightly-knit community.
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Vice President
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Dave MacLeod David MacLeod is the founder and director of Macil Global, with over 20 years experience in the Insurance and Investigation industry. He oversees all lines of business at Macil Global. David holds a Diploma of Science – Occupational Heath & Safety, Certificate IV in Investigative Services, Certificate IV in Risk Management & Security and is a qualified Trainer and Auditor. He has worked in all facets of the industry and closely with many legal practitioners, within the WorkSafe appointed panel firms. He has also presented to various industry groups and interested parties on surveillance and factual investigations. David served on the Board and ultimately as President of CII (2019) and hosted the 2023 Annual General Meeting in Melbourne.
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Secretary
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Mike Gillam Mike Gillam, New Zealand, is a seasoned investigator with over 17 years of experience in managing complex criminal and civil cases. Mike's background includes comprehensive training and service with the New Zealand Police and a successful track record leading to countless criminal prosecutions and employment dismissals. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, Mike has demonstrated a high level of expertise in conducting and overseeing a wide range of investigations for corporations, law firms, and private individuals. His ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism sets him apart in the industry. Mike is the Operations Director at The Investigators New Zealand and is based in Auckland. One of his key initiatives is to assist with the mentorship program that was launched in 2023 to support new members in the Associate International Investigator and Qualified International Investigator classes. Upon joining CII, these new members would be partnered with an experienced Certified International Investigator for mentorship. The mentor serves as a direct contact person for the new member, providing invaluable advice, guidance, and support as they navigate their early career in the investigative industry. This relationship not only facilitates the professional growth of the new member but fosters a sense of community and belonging within CII. By investing in the growth and development of our new members, CII not only strengthens the individual capabilities of our investigators but also the collective expertise and reputation of CII. Mike is accessible at [email protected].
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Treasurer
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Steve Levine USA, California Steve Levine is an investigator with over 20 years of experience in corporate investigations, business intelligence investigations, human intelligence, and internal investigations. He is a recognized expert on public records, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Forensic Interviewer. He founded The Vine Group in 2010. Before that, he worked as Managing Director at Kroll Associates. Steve is also an Emmy award winning investigator, and his work has appeared in many newspapers, magazines and documentaries. He is a co-author of Paper Trails, A Guide to Public Records in California and other publications. He taught investigations at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Steve can be reached at [email protected].
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Board Members
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Jeremy King Jeremy H. King, B. Comm, CII, is a Partner and Executive Vice President of King International Advisory Group. Jeremy oversees the surveillance and cyber intelligence divisions at KIAG and is responsible for the agency’s international development, which include partner relationships in over 56 countries worldwide. A licensed private investigator since 2011, Mr. King has acted as a trusted investigative advisor to many of Canada’s foremost litigators, private corporations, and public entities. He is highly active in investigations of serious nature requiring extreme discretion and professionalism. Most recently, Mr. King was retained in a class action lawsuit leading to Canada’s first known Mareva Injunction targeting cryptocurrency. Through social media investigations, the targets of the Mareva injunction were identified and evidence was gathered on the additional crypto custodians.
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Ronald Bosman Ronald Bosman is an investigator with over 15 years of experience in corporate investigations, business intelligence and geopolitical analysis. He has a master’s degree in history from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands and is an ACAMS certified anti-money laundering specialist. Ronald is based in Switzerland, from where he and his research team also cover the Benelux market, the Dutch Caribbean, Germany, Spain and beyond. Prior to founding Sourced Research & Consulting, Ronald worked as a consultant at the corporate investigations department of a global risk management consultancy, where he managed enhanced due diligence investigations and complex investigations in support of litigation procedures. Ronald started his career with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Americas Department. Originally from the Netherlands, Ronald has lived and worked in the United States, Spain, Colombia and Venezuela. He has been based in Switzerland since 2012. Ronald speaks English, Dutch, Spanish and German. Ron can be reached at [email protected].
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Bernarda Skrabar Damnjanovic Bernarda Škrabar Damnjanović is an international investigator with a career spanning over 17 years. She is currently completing her doctoral studies, with an outstanding average grade of 10.00, and is a proud recipient of the Successful Graduate Award from the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security. Her academic contributions include a master's thesis on "Legal Regulation and Practical Implementation of Surveillance as an Operative Method of Detective Work”, and she is also the author of a detective manual. Bernarda is honored to be the only female member of the Detective Examiners Commission and the Member of the Executive Board of Detective Chamber of Slovenia and Data Protection Officer. Bernarda has been a prominent voice in the industry at platforms such as TEDx and hosted two regional meetings for the Council of International Investigators in 2017 and 2023. Bernarda has also participated in prestigious programs such as the Leonardo da Vinci project and the IKD - International Federation of Associations of Private Detectives. Moreover, she made history by becoming the first female dean of the detective school in Bucharest. Bernarda is the founder of her own detective and security agency, recognized for its commitment to fair business practices, corporate integrity, creditworthiness, and exceptional organizational energy. Bernarda has a multidisciplinary team, composed of detectives, polygraph examiners, intelligence officers, cyber investigators, former criminal investigators, etc.For contact, Bernarda can be reached at [email protected]
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Ajit Singh Ajit has 30 years of experience in the Investigation & Consulting industry. Ajit was awarded “Investigation Entrepreneur of the year Award’ by the President of India in 2012. In his own words, “I know what it means to be a business owner. I have served as the National General Secretary of the APDI (Association of Private Detective & Investigators-India) since 2004. I was the Program Chairman for ASIS International in 2018. I served as the Assistant Governor of the Rotary District in Delhi in 2020.I have been enthusiastically involved in ensuring a high level of participation of members & enrolment of new members in various events. My work within these organizations has lead me to recognize that constant involvement amongst the members and meaningful interactions leads to member retention. I believe in collaboration and empowerment. I would like to harness my energy and enrich the experience of the membership by assisting the Board in taking the CII to new heights”.
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Roman Bazikalov Roman Bazikalov is a licenced private investigator operating a boutique investigation firm with offices in Montreal and Toronto, Canada. Roman solves complex civil and criminal matters for litigators and corporate clients from all over the world. Over the course of his 22-year career in the industry, he worked undercover and overseas, investigated cases involving intellectual property, fraud, conflict resolution, corporate, legal, and insurance matters. He is a Certified Legal Investigator (CLI), Certified International Investigator (CII), and Certified Master Investigator (CPIO-MI). Roman also serves on the board as an International Regional Director for the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI). |
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Sam Zonensein Sam Zonensein is the CEO of Renzone Consulting, an international company engaged in advising on intelligence matters, security consulting and private investigations for business and institutional entities and private clients. The company has been operating since 1991 and initially engaged in classic intelligence gathering and surveillance. Over the years, and with accumulated experience and reputation, along with technological developments and natural changes in market and clients needs, the firm now focuses on various types of intelligence, security consulting and international investigations. The company’s headquarters are located in Israel with branches and contacts in London, Zurich, Madrid, Delhi and New York. The firm has contacts. former intelligence personnel, local sources, and investigators, in more than 100 countries. |
Immediate Past President
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Toine Goorts Toine Goorts, CII, CPO, is the owner of Goorts international Investigations, located in the southern part of the Netherlands, close to the Belgium and German borders. After 20 years of working for the government as a military police officer, and serving as an investigator, surveillance operator, and executive protection officer, Toine launched his own company in 2004. Toine is a proud military Veteran who has received several awards for his exemplary work. Working in the private sector, Toine travels on various assignments, including highly specialized and sensitive tasks. Goorts International Investigations is involved in issues related to intellectual property infringement, insurance fraud, due diligence and non competition issues. Toine is a motivational speaker on several subjects, including the topics of "endangerment of human life, personal safety and dignity", which are his personal favorites. In his own words, "With the Council of International Investigators, I found my second family."
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