COMYA is a Geneva-based strategic advisory firm providing global security, intelligence and cyber resilience solutions to institutional and private clients worldwide.
Start a conversationFounded in 2018 and headquartered in Geneva, COMYA advises governments, multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds and family offices on their most sensitive strategic challenges.
We operate at the intersection of security, intelligence and technology — where decisions carry consequences and discretion is paramount. Our approach combines deep regional expertise with Swiss rigor and independence.
Each engagement draws on our combined capabilities in strategic advisory, global security and intelligence to deliver solutions that are actionable, discreet and tailored to context.
We help decision-makers anticipate, assess and manage security risks across complex geographies — from boardrooms to operational theaters.
We provide actionable intelligence to support critical business decisions — from market entry to M&A, from partner vetting to reputation analysis.
We strengthen organizational resilience against cyber threats, information operations and crisis scenarios that can escalate within hours.
Every engagement follows a structured methodology designed for clarity, accountability and measurable outcomes.
Deep immersion into your context, constraints and objectives. We listen before we advise, and we question before we act.
Multi-source intelligence collection and analysis, combining open-source, human and technical capabilities to produce verified assessments.
Clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your decision-making timeline. No jargon. No ambiguity. Just what you need to know.
Ongoing operational support and monitoring. We remain engaged until the objective is achieved and the risk is mitigated.
COMYA operates from its Geneva headquarters through an established network of senior representatives across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America. Swiss neutrality and discretion at the center — local expertise at the edge.
Alexandre Benalla founded COMYA in 2018 with a clear vision: to build a European advisory firm capable of addressing the security and intelligence challenges that define our era — from cyber threats to geopolitical instability, from economic warfare to crisis management.
With deep expertise in security governance, strategic intelligence and international affairs, he has advised institutional and private clients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on their most sensitive strategic decisions.
Based in Geneva, he leads COMYA's strategic direction and maintains direct involvement in the firm's most complex engagements.
COMYA brings together a carefully selected network of experienced professionals with backgrounds in diplomacy, intelligence, defence, corporate governance and technology. Each member of our team operates under the same principles: discretion, rigor and client-first commitment.
Former ambassadors, senior government officials and C-suite executives who bring decades of experience in navigating complex institutional and geopolitical environments. They provide strategic counsel at the highest level.
On-the-ground professionals embedded in our key markets — Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America. They combine local knowledge with COMYA's analytical framework to deliver context-sensitive intelligence and support.
Specialists trained in open-source intelligence (OSINT), due diligence, financial investigation and political risk analysis. They produce the verified assessments that inform our clients' most consequential decisions.
Cybersecurity engineers, incident response specialists and digital forensics experts who protect our clients' digital infrastructure, investigate breaches and build long-term cyber resilience strategies.
International lawyers and compliance professionals with expertise in anti-corruption, sanctions, AML and cross-border regulatory frameworks. They ensure every engagement meets the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct.
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Get in touch →Confidentiality is not a policy — it is a culture. Our clients' interests are protected at every level of our organization, without exception.
Every assessment is verified. Every recommendation is sourced. We apply the same analytical standards whether the stakes are financial, operational or reputational.
COMYA is privately held and free from political, financial or institutional allegiances. Our advice serves one interest: our client's.
Strategic analysis, field insights and expert commentary from Alexandre Benalla and the COMYA team on the security, intelligence and geopolitical issues shaping our world.
As Western forces retreat from the Sahel, a complex web of new security actors is emerging — from private military companies to regional coalitions. What does this mean for stability and for the businesses operating in the region?
Most executive teams underestimate the operational impact of a cyberattack on critical infrastructure. Here's what every decision-maker needs to understand — and the questions they should be asking their CISO today.
Standard due diligence processes often fail in African markets because they rely on databases that don't reflect reality on the ground. A field-first approach is not optional — it's essential.
Selected media coverage of COMYA and Alexandre Benalla's work in strategic advisory, global security and intelligence.
COMYA Group, active across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has been operating in Sudan for nine months. In Khartoum, the firm reinforced its team with two former DGSE officers to oversee evacuation operations requested by its private clients.
Written question from Senator Pierre Laurent to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, officially citing COMYA Group among the French security companies involved in evacuation operations in Sudan in April 2023.
Tribune de Genève reports on COMYA Group's Swiss footprint — a key milestone in the firm's international expansion, leveraging Swiss credibility for global security consulting and economic intelligence services.
Pan-African monthly Financial Afrik features COMYA Group as a global integrator of security professions, designed to support companies and organisations on the Europe-Africa axis in partnership with local actors.
Strategic profile of COMYA Group: a continental venture grounded in skills transfer and the training of local teams, with the ambition to operate across all 54 African countries.
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Whether you are facing an immediate challenge or planning for future risk, we welcome the opportunity to understand your situation and explore how COMYA can support your objectives.
contact@comya.ch