Trusted Advisors for Complex Environments
About Us
JB Risk Advisory was founded in Ukraine to support those working in high-risk, high-pressure environments. With firsthand experience operating across frontline areas, we understand the realities on the ground, from sudden escalation to safe extraction. Our approach is grounded, pragmatic, and shaped by lived experience.
Our Operational Reach
Based in Kyiv with operational reach across Ukraine
Field experience supporting international media since 2022
Trusted network of local drivers, fixers, and logistics partners
Specialists in risk advisory for complex and high-risk environments
Founder
JB Risk Advisory was established by a seasoned security professional with extensive experience in conflict and post-conflict zones. Since 2022, he has been based in Ukraine, providing risk and security support to international media operating in frontline and high-risk regions.
With a background in both military and private sector security operations, the founder brings a practical, field-tested approach to risk management. JB Risk Advisory was created to offer that expertise to organisations working in Ukraine, including media, NGOs, and reconstruction teams, delivering trusted, embedded support tailored to complex operating environments.
Now headquartered in Kyiv, the company collaborates with a vetted network of local drivers, fixers, and logistics partners to assist clients in moving, planning, and operating safely across the country.
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What Our Clients Say
Hear from organisations we've supported in complex environments.
"JB Risk Advisory's expertise was invaluable for our reporting team in Ukraine. Their security planning and local knowledge enabled us to access areas that would have otherwise been impossible, while maintaining appropriate safety protocols."
John
Foreign Editor, International News Network
"JB Risk Advisory has played a key role in enabling me to report safely on complex breaking news and difficult-to-access stories across Ukraine, often at short notice. Their expertise in risk mitigation, planning, and adapting to evolving threats has been invaluable. Their calm, professional approach has consistently supported my work in Ukraine since 2022."
Ed Ram
Photojournalist, International Media Org
"The strategic advisory services provided by JB Risk Advisory were crucial for our reconstruction project in Eastern Ukraine. Their understanding of the local context and stakeholder landscape helped us navigate complex challenges effectively."
Alex
Project Manager, Reconstruction Initiative