Meet Our Team
The Board:
Experienced in forensic investigations, the executive board members are drawn from the police, security experts, and the world of international law, finance and trading.
Connections that count
With connections necessary to bring on 'strategic partnerships' essential to the business, the board are 'hands on' and oversee all major investigations whilst operating at a strategic level. Such connections include international law enforcement agencies, and specialist intelligence partners.
Ron Cornforth
Educated at Warwick University and the London School of Economics, Ron is a retired 'time served' police officer with extensive experience of investigating major crime including fraud. He brings a unique skill set to IYE Global.
Using techniques honed in 'policing', but with the vigour of a commercial organisation dedicated to helping victims, Ron heads a team of investigators whose experience is unmatched, and client centric.
Ron has developed strategic partnerships over many years which have enabled investigative penetration unmatched commercially, coupled with an understanding of international banking and litigation.
It is these partnerships, coupled with Cobra AI which set IYE Global apart and deliver effective solutions to its clients.
During his leisure time Ron enjoys motorcycles and classic cars.
Skilled Investigators
Unseen Specialists
In addition to the experienced and skilled investigators listed on our website, we are proud to have additional talented professionals who, for reasons of confidentiality, prefer to remain undisclosed. These diligent individuals contribute their expertise to our team without seeking public recognition.
Discretion Without Compromise
Rest assured that our undisclosed investigators, while not listed publicly, play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive and effective solutions to our clients. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality in every aspect of our work.
Our Team Members
Our team combines deep investigative experience with advanced analytical capabilities to uncover critical insights across complex global cases. Backed by proprietary tools and a rigorous methodology, each member brings a specialised skill set—ensuring precision, clarity and actionable intelligence in every investigation we undertake.
Maria Dent
Lead Investigator
Educated at The University of Exeter, achieving a BSc Sociology and Criminology with Honours Maria was accepted onto the prestigious RAF Intelligence Officer Course before joining IYE. Bringing an academic background to solve real world problems her analytical skills add immense value to the work of our field operatives and complete the picture in many investigations.
Pauline Benson
Lead Investigator
From a police background as a fraud investigator of some note, Pauline has experience in the police 'Case Theory' approach to investigations which makes sense of often complex data streams and reports. As such Pauline is often called on by other investigators to assist them as well as running her own allocation of cases.
Simon Dickinson
Compliance & Regulations
A fully qualified and formally practicing solicitor, Simon has the attention to detail you would expect from his former career, which he uses to provide a compliance, data protection and awareness of money laundering requirements service for the business. Simon is often brought into investigations to advise on issues such as regulatory breaches or negligence on the part of lawyers which may have caused our clients loss.
David Stuart
Digital
David heads up our Media management facility and has an input to cases involving the use of social media, digital and electronic communication and managing issues such as reputation damage and conflict resolution. An expert in recovery and business resilience David’s department is fast moving to meet the needs of today’s digital communication architecture.
James Rees
Head of Communications
James is responsible for IYE Global business development, overseeing market strategy, commercial partnerships, sales, and marketing.
Working closely with IYE investigation and legal departments, James develops business and market opportunities that align precisely with IYE’s ever evolving investigative resources and technical capabilities.
Simon Carter
Client Relations & Media
Simon, a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in property, finance, business-to-business interactions, and due diligence. His dedicated work ethic and decisive thinking play a pivotal role in the success of IYE Global. Beyond the work, Simon finds passion in gardening, chess and indulges in various forms of sport.
BFL Global Law
Alexander Sullivan
IYE's legal team at BFL Global Law help and guide the investigation teams to the most practical client solutions and bring a game changer to our operations.
Fraud and Funds Recovery
To provide clients both comfort and protection, the recovery of all client funds is handled by a senior solicitor and his team at BFL Global Law, who has the standing of a barrister in Europe, with International Accreditation, and supervised in the UK by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).
BFL Global Law bring turnkey solutions across litigation, trade, finance, FinTech and cryptocurrency/blockchain, offshore company structures, intellectual property, compliance and sensitive legal matters.
www.bfl-law.comBFL Global Law has €50m indemnity insurance.
Avocat (Barrister) – Liste VII
Ordre des Avocats du Barreau du Luxembourg
Issued 29 Feb 2024
Licence to Act in Business
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – Ministry of Economy
Issued May 2019
Member of Honour
International Royal Academy of the United Nations
Issued Jun 2014
Solicitor's Practising Certificate
Solicitors Regulation Authority / The Law Society
Issued Sep 2001
Field Officers
Investigators often undertake field work but also commission some 'on the ground' investigations from our partners and associates at home and abroad, including professional associates, law enforcement and intelligence agencies. These strong working arrangements add valuable expertise to our investigating staff.
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