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KARAKORAM GROUP INTERNATIONAL
MOST EXPERIENCED PROBLEM SOLVERS IN THE WORLD
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Founded by two former commanders of the nation's premier Army and Navy Counter
Terrorism units, the Karakoram Group International (KGI) team is comprised of former
leaders and team members from elite special operations units who bring with them
decades of experience operating in volatile environments. Bringing unrivaled skills and
instincts to complex problem solving, we help Fortune 500 companies conduct business
operations globally.
Whether conducting comprehensive risk assessments in order to help companies better
protect their overseas operations, conducting viability and due diligence analyses for
companies trying to gain entry into challenging yet highly opportunistic markets, or
coaching and mentoring security teams in order to improve their capability, KGI is here
to help your business thrive in challenging locations, approaching each task with a "no
fail" effort.
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OPERATIONALSERVICES
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PROACTIVE ACTION ANDTIMELY DECISION MAKING
We serve as the trusted partner to our clients supporting a range of advisory services and business requirements. Our
focus is on helping leaders solve complex problems and gather information required to make insightful and timely
decisions.
List of Operational Services:
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Risk Advisory
Vulnerability rests on
uncovering actual threats to
key assets, operations and
people.
We design plans to secure
your business and reduce the
impact of uncertainty on
operations.
We coach security
management teams to
perform at significantly higher
levels and to motivate their
people to do the same.
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Asset Due Diligence
To protect your investment,
we deploy teams on the
ground to assess the
operations and people
impacting your assets.
Our focus is on core
operational issues: supply
chain, key relationships,
physical assets, critical
vulnerabilities, etc.
Sectors include but are not
limited to: energy, metals &
mining, logistics and
transportation at sea, in
the air, and on the ground.
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Training
We offer world class military
and police training from some
of the world's most
experienced coaches.
All of our courses are tailor-
made to meet the exact
requirements and needs of our
customers. Courses can either
be conducted at our training
facilities in the U.S. or at our
clients training facilities.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Scott Moore / CEO
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Scott Moore retired in 2014 as a Navy Rear Admiral with over 30 yrs in Naval Special
Warfare (NSW). A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he received a cross
commission into the Navy and immediately attended Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL
(BUD/S) training. During his career, he led at every level of NSW, from SEAL platoon
commander, to Commander of the Nation's premier Counterterrorist Force, to Deputy
Commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, where he was responsible for training
and equipping a 7000-person force. He also commanded a 1500-person Joint Task Force
in Afghanistan, which conducted over 2000 capture/kill missions against enemy leaders.
His staff tours included assignments as; director, of Counterterrorism, on the National
Security Staff, White House, directly briefing The President of the United States; as the
Assistant Operations Officer for Counterterrorism, The Pentagon, where he advised the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff daily on counterterrorism operations; and as the
Deputy Commander for Operations, Office of Defense Representative, Pakistan, where he
coordinated NATO operations with Pakistani military leaders.
He earned a masters degree in National Security Studies at the Naval War College,
graduating with Distinction. At every level of Adm. Moore's military career, he was known
for his operational abilities, effective leadership and clear decision-making, having
personally led numerous "national level" no-fail missions during some of our nation's most
critical strategic moments. He is the co-founder and CEO of Karakoram Group Intl, which
focuses on solving global commercial security problems. He also serves as Chairman for
SEALKids, a non-profit focusing on keeping SEALs in the fight by assisting with their
children's educational and enrichment needs at home.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mark Erwin / President
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Mark Erwin served in the United States Army for over 25 years culminating his career as
the Chief of Staff of the United States Army Special Operations Command. After being
commissioned into Infantry from ROTC at Wake Forest University, he held leadership
positions in Mechanized and Airborne Infantry which included command of an 82nd
Airborne Company in Operation Desert Storm. In 1995 Mr. Erwin was selected into Army
Special Operations where he commanded at every level of the U.S. Army's most elite
Special Mission Unit, from Captain to Colonel. After 9/11 Mr. Erwin became a key player in
the Global War on Terrorism. He deployed numerous times to Afghanistan, Iraq and other
countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa leading the United States' most
sensitive operations. He became a specialist in building teams of Joint, Interagency
partners working closely with other nations' leadership, both military and civilian. Mr. Erwin
commanded a 3500 man Task Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom that teamed with
Coalition partners and Iraqis conducting stability operations throughout Iraq.
Since his retirement in 2010, Mr. Erwin has been involved in multiple international business
and security initiatives. In 2012, Mr. Erwin became CEO of a Fortress Investment Group
startup, A&K
Global Health, a medical travel company providing access to quality,
affordable healthcare across the globe. He served as a Non-Executive Director for Heritage
Oil, an international oil and gas exploration and production company, from May 2012 until
June 2014 when the company was purchased and taken private from the London Stock
Exchange and currently serves as a Director on the board of Aspen Medical International
which provides healthcare solutions across Africa and the Middle East.
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ADVISORY BOARD
General George W. Casey Jr.
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General George W. Casey, Jr. enjoyed a 41-year career in the U.S. Army following his
graduation from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 1970. He is an
accomplished leader and an authority on strategic leadership. As the 36th Chief of Staff of
the U.S. Army, General Casey led the U.S. Army from 2007-2011 and is widely credited
with restoring balance to a war-weary Army and leading the transformation to keep it
relevant in the 21st Century. He was a stalwart advocate for military families, wounded
Soldiers, and survivors of the fallen, and took on the tough issues of suicide and reducing
the stigma attached to combat stress. Prior to this, General Casey commanded the Multi-
National Force — Iraq, a coalition of more than 30 countries, where he guided the Iraq
mission through its toughest days. In his 15 years as a general officer, he held numerous
senior leadership positions in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Currently, General Casey lectures on leadership at the Johnson School of Management at
Cornell University, at other business schools and to the leaders of national and
multinational corporations. He also lectures on International Relations at the Korbel
School, University of Denver. In addition, General Casey serves as the Chairman of USO
Board of Governors, serves on the board of Georgetown University and sits on several
corporate boards and boards of organizations that support U.S. servicemen and
women,
U.S. veterans and their families.
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ADVISORY BOARD
Damian Gilbert
Damian Gilbert has over 20 years experience in Merchant Banking, Hedge Funds and
Private Equity. Mr. Gilbert is a Managing Director with Fortress Investments, a $70 billion
Asset Management firm based in New York. He joined the firm in 2013 and focuses on
launching companies that are innovative in the healthcare sector in the areas of consumer
facing technology & services.
Prior to joining Fortress, Mr. Gilbert was a Managing Director with Allen & Company, a New
York based Merchant Bank, where he ran a global practice providing
Financing, and
Strategic advice to family offices, private and public companies in the consumer internet,
media, and technology sectors. Mr. Gilbert co-managed Allen Global Partners, the firm's
$1.5 billion event driven hedge fund, where he ran the international portfolio investing in a
variety of merger arbitrage, special situations, and distressed debt opportunities. During
his tenure, Mr. Gilbert was instrumental in raising significant capital for the fund, and
broadening the investor base to include international & sovereign institutions. Prior to
Allen & Company, Mr. Gilbert was a Managing Director and Head of
U.S. Equities with Churchill Capital, a boutique sell-side firm providing research & trading
services to merger arbitrage & special situations focused hedge funds. He joined Churchill
Capital from Chesapeake Partners, a U.S. based event driven hedge fund where as an
Analyst he worked on merger arbitrage and special situations ideas. Damian at rn his
career as an investment banker with Smith Barney in 1995 working with the
group
and the TMT.
Confidential
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REFERENCE PROJECT / AFGHANISTAN
ASSET RECOVERY
- Afghanistan: 2000 lost
shipping containers
- Loss valued at $50,000
per container
- U.S. Department of Justice
investigation threatening
billions of dollars of U.S.
Government contracts
- Conduct on ground
due diligence
- 95% recovery of containers
- Utilized US and Afghani,
military and civilian network
- Recovery execution:
4 months
- Nearly $100MM in assets
recovered
- Department of Justice
investigation dropped
- U.S. Government reputation
saved
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REFERENCE PROJECT/NIGERIA
RISK ADVISORY
- Complex: multi-
national corporation
operating on-shore
and off-shore Nigeria
- Continued vandalism
and militancy directed at
production assets cost
hundreds of millions of
dollars
- Design-based,
collaborative
assessment of
operations and key
personnel
- Extensive
analysis of
internal/external
context
- Ongoing Change initiative
- Leadership gaps,
individual capability gaps,
dynamic capability
(process) gaps
-Extensive coaching program
to foster cross-functional team
building, adaptability,
resilience, learning, creativity
and decentralization to close
gaps
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REFERENCE PROJECT/ MEXICO
ON-THE-GROUND DUE DILIGENCE
- Investing in a US entity
that manufactures in
Mexico
- Concerned with
security of personnel
- Concerned about
Cartel effects on
operational stability
- Sourced a team to
assess physical security at
site
- Established comms with
key players on location to
include politicians and
locals
- Provided first
hand on-the-ground
assessment to
client
-PE Firm able to make
educated decision on
security of investment
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REFERENCE PROJECT/AFRICA-INDIA-MIDDLE EAST
MARKET ENTRY ASSISTANCE
- Medical tourism startup
for a $70B PE firm
- Patients move from Nairobi to
Delhi for care
- Desire to grow model
- Study the business
model and goals
- Assess new markets
in East Africa and the
Middle East
- Design growth
strategy
- Assisted in opening 4 offices
across region
- Closed contracts with
Governments of Kurdistan
and Kenya
- Grew expansive hospital
network in India, Africa,
Middle East
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