From vaults to VIPs
A legacy of safeguarding what matters most
For over two decades, IBV has been synonymous with trust, discretion, and world-class security. London VIP Protect extends that same legacy beyond vaults — offering elite personal protection, luxury chauffeured security, and institutional safeguarding for distinguished individuals and organisations across the world.
Our Story
From Safeguarding Wealth to Protecting the World’s Elite
What began as a pioneering vision to protect the world’s most valuable possessions has evolved into a global network dedicated to protecting people themselves.
Rooted in the IBV heritage of integrity, precision, and confidentiality, London VIP Protect serves ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions who require not just security, but absolute peace of mind.
With operations led by professionals from elite security and intelligence backgrounds, we combine tactical expertise with a deep understanding of luxury and lifestyle management. Every engagement is defined by discretion, trust, and seamless execution.
Our Team
Led by Experience. Driven by Trust.
Our leadership team brings decades of proven expertise from some of the world’s most prestigious security, military, and luxury organisations.
Their shared philosophy is simple — protect quietly, serve flawlessly, and uphold trust above all else.
Sean Hoey
Managing Director
Sean Hoey brings over two decades of experience in luxury security management, combining the precision of high-end retail security with the trust demanded by ultra-high-net-worth client
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Grant
Sales & Operations Director
With over 15 years of frontline and leadership experience in the private security industry, Grant has protected some of the world’s most prominent individuals — including members of the Royal Family — and managed high-level protection operations across the UK and Europe.
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Hamza
Hamza leads our global security operations with over two decades of experience in executive protection, risk management, and intelligence-led security.
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Our Ethos
Built on Trust. Driven by Discretion. Defined by Excellence.
At London VIP Protect, security is more than a service — it’s a relationship founded on absolute trust.
We protect not just with skill, but with understanding, adapting to every client’s lifestyle, risk profile, and preferences.
Core Values
Discretion
Every engagement is private, every detail confidential.
Integrity
Two decades of global trust, upheld in every interaction.
Precision
Our operations are planned with the same care as they are executed
Commitment
Your safety, privacy, and peace of mind are our purpose.
Excellence Begins with Selection
Vetting Process Includes
Background & Clearance Checks
Comprehensive verification of identity, criminal, and financial history.
Psychological Assessment
Evaluating temperament, judgment, and emotional control under pressure.
Experience Verification
Minimum of five years in elite security, military, or intelligence units.
Confidentiality Screening
Mandatory NDA and lifestyle audit to uphold client privacy standards.
Refined Training. Uncompromising Standards.
Beyond selection, every officer undergoes continuous development to meet London VIP Protect’s elevated standards of professionalism and precision.
Our internal training framework focuses on:
- Protective Driving & Convoy Coordination
- Advance Reconnaissance & Risk Analysis
- Situational Awareness & Threat Management
- Emergency Medical Response (Level 3+)
- Cultural Sensitivity & Luxury Client Interaction
Training takes place across controlled environments in London, Dubai, and Johannesburg, ensuring global consistency and rapid adaptability to client needs.
Every assignment is led by CPOs who have been tested, trusted, and trained to perform with composure — wherever our clients may be.
A Global Network of Protection
Headquartered in London, we operate across strategic global centres including Dubai, New York, Johannesburg, Geneva, and Singapore — enabling consistent, coordinated protection across continents.
Our teams work in alignment with local regulations, cultural sensitivities, and client-specific requirements to ensure every engagement remains seamless, wherever you are.
Experience Protection Built on Two Decades of Trust
Your safety deserves the same calibre of protection trusted by the world’s elite.
