It’s lonely at the top. But is it dangerous? Why are CFOs and other C-Suiters worrying about their bottom line – and their lives?
It’s been one year this week since the Dec 4, 2024 murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare – sending a chill through C-Suites around the world.
What’s changed? Is there a target on your back as a CEO, CFO or GC?
Find out Monday, Dec 8, 2025 when we gather Secret Service, CIA, FBI and other operatives who know how to protect high value targets – and are now working to protect C-Suite executives.
FOX NEWS anchor and reporter Anita Vogel drives the online, livestreamed and podcast conversation. In real time at 4 PM ET on Monday, Dec 8 by We’ll take your questions.
Save the executive = Protect the brand, culture, valuation, jobs and future of the enterprise.
United Healthcare lost $63 billion in valuation in the days following the Thompson murder. A shareholder lawsuit filed in April drove its valuation even lower.
Former FBI and Boeing Chief Security Officer Dave Komendat joins the conversation with
Steve Ricciardi, former US Secret Service and former Senior Director of Global Security, Medtronic
Larisa Ivy, former Walmart Global Security Leader and former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent
CFO Focus Co Producer Jeremy Baumann, CEO of Minneapolis and Chicago based Corporate Security Advisors (CSA) co-anchors.
According to the 2025 Allied Universal “World Security Report,” about 42% of U.S. chief security officers report a significant increase in threats of violence toward executives, In certain sectors — especially technology — the threat is even higher: among U.S.-based tech firms, 66% of security chiefs reported increased threats.
If you’re a public company you have to have a plan to protect your executives, and include it in your SEC ESG filings. It’s all about business continuity and resilience. .
Mr. Thompson was 50 years old, making $10 million+ a year, living with his wife and family in Minneapolis. He took a short walk on a brightly lit street in Midtown Manhattan, on his way to an investor meeting. He was allegedly gunned down by Luigi Mangione, a 26 year old with an agenda and 3D printed “ghost gun.” He didn’t deserve to die. What more could have been done to ensure his safety?
The average public company CFO is making $1.2 million per year – CEOs about twice that –, often working most of a lifetime to get to that level. For their families, their co-workers and the companies they lead – let’s learn how we can do more to keep them safe.. Hope to see you next Monday, Dec 8 at 4 PM ET/ 1 PM PT!
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