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I’m Dr. Jacques Houssou, a senior consultant, security operations executive, and global strategist at the intersection of investigations, public policy, and capital intelligence. At AF1 Protective Agency, Inc., I serve as Chief Operations Officer and lead our integrated division, Due Diligence Specialists, where we deliver precise investigative work, asset tracing, and risk assessments for law firms, high-net-worth clients, and corporations navigating critical legal or financial decisions. Our work supports: Complex M&A due diligence Asset searches and litigation support Background checks and fraud investigations Global vendor vetting and forensic financial tracing With a Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration and an MBA from the University of Leicester, I bring both academic insight and operational discipline to every engagement. I’ve spent over a decade handling cross-border investigations, with field experience that spans North America, West Africa, and Latin America. My multilingual fluency in French, Spanish, and Arabic enables international reach and cultural fluency when conducting investigative work in sensitive environments. One of my proudest leadership moments was assembling a specialized financial team to launch a global investment outreach campaign — engaging over 700 VC firms, family offices, and banks. When internal misalignment threatened investment integrity, I made the principled decision to suspend the company, safeguarding investor trust and long-term reputation. Whether I’m training elite estate protection units, leading AI-integrated threat response systems, or supporting institutional clients with vendor risk intelligence — I’m always working to build what others think is impossible. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a partner in investigative operations, security solutions, or capital advisory work.
Lead strategic operations for a licensed private security and intelligence firm, offering armed protection, investigative services, AI-integrated real-time monitoring, and custom security solutions for high-profile clients. Developed and launched the Due Diligence Specialists division, focused on litigation support, asset tracing, M&A risk analysis, and fraud prevention. Direct business development, compliance, and federal contract acquisition (SAM-registered, CAGE 7Z4R5). GOV Contract 47QRAA24D000X Designed elite estate security protocols and trained rapid response teams in collaboration with public and private law enforcement networks.
Oversee complex financial and legal investigations related to acquisitions, fraud, divorce asset searches, and vendor vetting. Provide expert support to law firms and litigation teams through reliable data, international background checks, and multilingual intelligence gathering. Conduct investigative audits in Francophone Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East for clients operating in sensitive political and economic environments.
AF1 Protective Agency, a licensed and insured investigative agency, provides clients with ethical, thorough, and cost-effective professional services. We put clients first to protect their legal rights by finding the truth. Since 2017, we have built a reputation for providing exceptional services to attorneys, Fortune 500 corporations, celebrities, and private clients in Florida. Our Florida-licensed investigators' experience and specialized skills add expertise and credibility to your case. We are an industry leader and the preferred choice of attorneys and private individuals. We provide criminal defense investigations to court-appointed attorneys representing indigent persons. Our team of multicultural investigators, along with a network of international contractors, allows us to operate not only in the United States and internationally.
CEO for EMA Market, QUANTUM VISION SAS MOBILE, LIMOGES, France, 2012 to 2016 Quantum Vision specializes in Web-based telecommunication and has deployed its product in several sites. • Oversee marketing and develop new markets for Web-Mobile buyback B to B and B to C. • Direct strategic marketing, merchandising, and information technology for firm cited as most outstanding example of Internet shopping business by organizations such as the Minister of Commerce, Organization of Performance, and newspapers. • Managed operational aspects of online shopping and all sales merchandising functions. Introduced and implemented one-to-one Web-based up-selling solution, “Prestashop-OVH.” • Developed agent for distributing product in Middle-East and African market. • Negotiated with Major Telecom Key account such as Orange France, EU.
Managed projects estimated > $15M. Responsibilities included program/project management, business analysis, project scoping, documenting risks, due diligence processes training and hiring resources, and interfacing with executive management • Reengineered legacy systems and implemented a new call center CRM system that increased sales revenue by 35%. • Supervised SAP R/3 Customer Order and Account Service Request Workflow System Conversion, which resulted in a 25% increase in new retail requests handled and a 40% reduction in service level SLA. • Implemented a Content Optimization tool for an Internet application, resulting in a 45 %t increase in efficiency. • Key Participant in Negotiation and vendor selection for a $1 million Fraud Control Application contract.