Our Team of Experts.
CEO & Advisory Services
Paul Butler.
Paul is a notable figure in the history of the Irish Army, particularly as one of the pioneering members of the Irish Ranger Wing, which was officially established in 1980. This elite unit specializes in counter-terrorism and has adapted over the years to undertake various special operations, especially after the year 2000. With a distinguished background in this highly specialized area of the military, Butler has transitioned into the private sector and currently operates a security firm in the South of France. His insights and experiences from his time in the Ranger Wing offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by special operations forces. Paul A. Butler, President and Founder of SRG & VVIP ASSOCIATES Ltd.
Former Special Forces member of the ARW (Army Ranger Wing) in the Republic of Ireland, with over 30 years of experience in the close protection sector. Extensive background in safeguarding foreign royalty, A-list movie and music artists, and HNW across the globe. Proven expertise in providing security advice to clients in high-risk situations.
At SRG & VVIP ASSOCIATES Ltd, our team can source hard assets for our clients throughout Africa and South America. We also carry out inspection, verification, and confirmation of high-value assets globally upon request, ensuring the highest level of service and satisfaction for our clients.
Chief
Operating Officer
Andrew Lawrence.
Andrew is the COO of SRG & VVIP Associates Ltd, a premier firm specializing in bespoke services for high-net-worth (HNW) clients and their families. With over 25 years of expertise, Andrew has cultivated a reputation as a trusted advisor and innovator in luxury lifestyle management.
Andrew provides tailored solutions in areas such as Super yacht acquisition and management, private aviation services, and exclusive travel itineraries,
ensuring seamless experiences for the world's most discerning clientele. Andrew’s skills extend to security consulting, capital purchases, and asset management, where his strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail consistently exceed client expectations.
Andrew’s deep understanding of the unique needs of HNW individuals has made him a sought-after expert in delivering precision, discretion, and excellence in every project. Whether facilitating complex purchases or managing diverse portfolios, he combines insight, innovation, and unwavering professionalism to deliver unparalleled value.
Outside his professional endeavors, Andrew remains passionate about fostering meaningful relationships and advancing the standards of service excellence in the luxury lifestyle sector.
International
investment & Trust
Yassar Alkhenaizi.
Yassar is an expert in
International Investment and trusts
He has extensive experience in the financial sector, spanning over 35 years.
* Core Expertise: Commodity Investment, Project Investment, and Trust Management.
* Key Strengths: Deep understanding of financial markets, particularly in commodities. Proven track record in project investment and trust management, likely encompassing areas such as portfolio management, risk assessment, and client relationship management.
Corporate
restructuring
& Management
Giovanni Scattareggia.
Giovanni is expert in corporate restructuring and management, with a focus on the financial sector of companies. Over the years he has gained experience in the Italian public administration and in the private sector, he has followed with particular attention, as a manager, the tourism, sports and ecological sectors (CEO waste transformation company). He deals with financing humanitarian projects.
Executive Protection Adviser
Dennis Dennehy.
Dennis served in the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) irish defense forces. The ARW is elite special operations unit, no one for it's high level of training and capabilities. Do unit specialises in direct action and reconnaissance encounter terrorist operations, in the republic of ireland.am currently a security advisor for SRG, a company based in French Riviera. My role involves deploying security drivers to VIPs, acting as a liaison between various security teams, and providing support to foreign executives' protection specialists while they are carrying out advance planning operation in EU.
Executive
Protection
Adviser
Stephen D. Adams,
Stephen With 35 years of collaboration, both Internally & Externally with various Special Forces and Police Authorities from around the World, a series of High Risk operative services and consultation in the Close Protection Sector, for Political, Industrial, Religious and Show Business figures.
Specialized in the transport and protection of precious goods and their owners, weapons training courses and mobility courses, land, sea and air. State of Art Cyber Security Consultant and Drone operations for both active and defensive purposes.
Gemologist
& Mineralogist
Stephen Caine.
Stephen is a mineralogist for over a decade, with virtual experience in the mineral industry.
Specialized in sourcing out perious Minerals, gold /Diamonds and gems stones verification and due diligence,scam detection in minerals resources sector.
Minerals Exploration concessions consultants.
Mr. Stephen Caine also has vital expertise and experiences in business management and economics skills, he is a Trade & Investment consultancy in the area of Private sector investment negotiations,strategist and lobbyist especially within the private sector and west African governmental Community.
Executive
Protection
Adviser
Mark Podmore.
Mark is head of our London office.
A Qualified SIA Close Protection Operative since 2014. He was trained by Paul Butler's Close Protection Academy in Derry. Northern Ireland. He is also fully trained in Fire Arms by Instructor Gabby Fitzgerald, a former Sergeant Major of the (ARW), Army Ranger Wing.
Mark has spent extensive time on the ground in East Africa and Brazil testing Gold and Diamonds. He is also fully trained to use the highest grade of precious mineral testing equipment.
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