Andreas Karki

Lares Risk Management International

Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Partner

Andreas Karki is a security and risk management executive with over 25 years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Based in Thailand for the past seven years, he has led complex multi-country operations spanning physical security, enterprise risk management, crisis response, investigations, and executive protection, supporting multinational organizations in high-risk and rapidly evolving environments.

A two-time award-winning security professional, Andreas is recognized for his operational leadership, strategic risk management expertise, and ability to align security, resilience, and business objectives across diverse international markets.

A strategic operator with strong commercial acumen, he has directed multicultural teams and managed significant budgets, combining governance, operational discipline, and practical execution to strengthen organizational resilience.

He is certified as a Business Continuity Manager (CBCI), ISO 31000 Risk Management Professional (CRMP), and Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CATS), reflecting his commitment to internationally aligned standards and professional excellence in complex global environments.

As COO and Partner at Lares Risk Management International, Andreas supports the continued growth of the company across APAC, EMEA, and other strategic markets, with a focus on delivering practical, discreet, and scalable security and risk management solutions for corporate and private clients.