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Our Journey

EXARCH was established to deliver professional, American-led security consulting and protective services in environments where standards, discipline, and accountability matter most. The firm was built around the principle that effective security is achieved through planning, integration, and experienced leadership rather than scale alone.

From the outset, EXARCH has focused on supporting clients operating in complex and high-risk environments through advisory-driven solutions grounded in Western professional standards. Our work spans security consulting, risk management, protective services, and operational enablement, delivered in coordination with trusted partners where appropriate.

EXARCH draws on a network of experienced professionals from military, law enforcement, intelligence, and security backgrounds. This depth of experience allows the firm to adapt to diverse operating conditions while maintaining consistency, discretion, and compliance.

Today, EXARCH continues to evolve as a specialist firm defined by select engagements, senior-level involvement, and a commitment to long-term credibility with clients and partners alike.

Our Team

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Esteban Várady

Founder &

Managing Director

Leads strategy, operational planning and client engagement. Manages security consulting activities, partner coordination, and operational alignment across regions.

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Brendon Marais

Founding Operations Director

Responsible for operational preparation and field execution. Oversees protective services, embedded advisory support, and coordination of personnel and resources.

Carlos.avif

Carlos Várady

Financial & Commercial Advisor

Provides advisory support on financial oversight, commercial structuring, and governance. Supports leadership with financial discipline and long-term planning.

Our values

EXARCH was built on the belief that lasting success in security consulting comes from discipline, professionalism, and trust earned over time. We operate in environments where standards matter, decisions carry real consequences, and credibility cannot be manufactured. Our work is grounded in American and broader Western professional norms, emphasizing accountability, rule-of-law awareness, and responsible engagement.

Our values reflect the principles that guide how we select our people, engage with clients, and execute our work. They emphasize accountability over optics, preparation over reaction, and long-term reputation over short-term gain.

  • Integrity

  • Professionalism

  • Operational Discipline

  • People & Leadership

  • Long-Term Credibility

Experience & Reach

US-based leadership with US, UK, and EU professionals supporting global operations.

10+

Countries of Operational Experience

60+

Highly Qualified Security Consultants

5+

Partner Organizations Across 4 Continents

Standards & Governance

EXARCH operates in alignment with internationally recognized best practices, including ISO 18788 (Private Security Operations Management), ISO 31000 (Risk Management), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security principles), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety).

Our operations are further informed by U.S. legal and professional standards applicable to private security and defense-adjacent services, including U.S. federal contracting norms, export control and sanctions compliance frameworks, and established U.S. military and law enforcement operational doctrines, alongside the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and applicable national regulatory regimes.

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