Bill Udell
Former CIA operations officer and analyst, and CEO for the Americas at Control Risks, specializing in risk management, security, and international operations with expertise on asymmetric and cyber threats.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 18min
Iran's Asymmetrical Warfare Campaign Against The U.S And Israel
Bill Udell, former CIA operations officer and current Control Risks CEO for the Americas, brings expertise in asymmetric and cyber threats. He outlines Iran's shift to low-cost tactics like small drones and attack boats to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. He also discusses Iranian cyber operations, including the Stryker Microsoft breach, and how companies and Gulf states are responding.
Jan 22, 2026 • 27min
Control Risk's Lessons on Keeping Your Executives Safe
Bill Udell, CEO of Control Risks Americas, brings a wealth of knowledge on executive security and crisis management. He discusses alarming trends in corporate risk, especially after the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Companies must reassess their security preparedness, especially with new challenges like cyber threats and AI-generated disinformation. Bill emphasizes the importance of treating executive safety as a strategic governance issue and highlights common gaps in readiness, urging firms to adopt a dynamic and holistic approach to risk management.
