Shinya Watanabe
Senior Security Manager, Japan
Japan
Shinya Watanabe is the Senior Security Manager, Japan Lead at International SOS. He brings over two decades of experience in security and risk management, having served in both the National Police Agency and Prefectural Police Departments across Japan. His expertise spans counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and protective security, with leadership roles in major international events such as the Olympics, World Expo, and G7 Summits.
He also served as a Security Liaison Officer at Japanese embassies and consulates, where he was responsible for diplomatic security, intelligence analysis, and the protection of Japanese nationals overseas. At International SOS, Shinya leads advisory services for corporate, governmental, and NGO clients, specialising in overseas crisis management, security posture development, and executive protection.
He also served as a Security Liaison Officer at Japanese embassies and consulates, where he was responsible for diplomatic security, intelligence analysis, and the protection of Japanese nationals overseas. At International SOS, Shinya leads advisory services for corporate, governmental, and NGO clients, specialising in overseas crisis management, security posture development, and executive protection.