The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Avisa's Washington split, LTL round 2, Schindler consulting, Rio Tinto vs. Serbian activists, Norges Bank investigators

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Avisa parties, Alexandre Benalla in London, Strider Technologies, T&M USA

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonAvisa's relaunch parties

London/ParisAlexandre Benalla bounces back in London

LondonDavid Kilby quits Herminius for Strider Technologies

New YorkEx-FBI chief Thomas Sheer advises T&M USA

France, United States
Forward Global loses well-connected Washington CEO

The Washington head of the corporate intelligence firm Forward Global - formerly Avisa Partners - has left after four years to launch his own firm, taking key clients with him.

Turkey
Turkish cyber opens Swiss and Dutch offices to win over European market

Given the reluctance of European countries to hire Turkish companies close to the authorities in Ankara, Turkish cyber companies have been relocating their head offices to Europe.

France, Ukraine
French state's battle with Avisa takes toll on French-Ukrainian cyber diplomacy

While Kyiv is preparing to send cyber specialists to France's Forum International de la Cybersécurité (FIC), French authorities are stopping their own officials from taking part in the event as tensions flare with the organiser Avisa Partners.

Serbia
Rio Tinto is relying on its connections to get its way on Serbian lithium mining project

Mining giant Rio Tinto's Serbian subsidiary aims to push through its major lithium mining project in the country, despite its suspension by the government. It aims to use its long-standing political connections in Belgrade and Western capitals to get its way.

United States
Lawyers and investigators take on Johnson & Johnson in baby powder battle

J&J's high stakes baby powder legal dispute, which could cost it billions in damages, has mobilised an array of law firms, as well as intelligence and strategic communications firms.

Europe
Norwegian state funds turn to UK private investigators

Norway's central bank Norges Bank will work with British investigators for its compliance requirements, following the tracks of fellow Norwegian administrations Government Pension Fund Global (GFPG) and Equinor (formerly Statoil).

United States
Greenberg joins former Exiger team

After working as a consultant with Exiger Diligence, the corporate [...]