Episode 5: with Romi Gaspirc; discussing security and risk in South Sudan and Iraq

Today we are joined by Romi Gaspirc, a security risk management advisor who will share her inspiring journey through the security sector. Today, Romi and I will discuss her own challenges and successes, as well as wider observations about the industry. 

Romi grew up in Slovenia, ex-Yugoslavia, and acquired a MSc degree in environmental sciences in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Middle East water policy. After working in development and non-governmental sectors in developing countries, she transitioned into a humanitarian security in 2015. She has since worked in South Sudan, Kenya, Iraq, Yemen and North-East Syria. Recently she joined the corporate security sector and returned to Baghdad, Iraq.

I am Dominic Bowen, and I am the host of The International Risk Podcast.

This podcast is for CEOs, Board Members, Risk and Compliance Officers, Security Advisors, and anyone interested in improving operations.  In these interviews we will speak with renowned international security and risk experts.

If you know me, then you know that I have successfully established operations in some of the most complex environments around the world.  Joined by our excellent guests, I am excited to share with you some useful ideas on how you can help your organization thrive in areas with high risk.

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