New Healix Risk and Security Advisory Board member

September 18, 2025
New Healix Risk and Security Advisory Board member

Healix International has appointed Dr Karin von Hippel, a recognised authority in defence, security and geopolitics, to its Risk and Security Advisory Board.

The Board is said to bring together the industry’s foremost experts to provide strategic insight and guidance on evolving security challenges.  

With more than 30 years’ experience working with governments, multilaterals, research institutes and private sector organisations, Dr von Hippel will take on the role of Strategic Advisor on the Board – specialising in political risk. 

“Resilience and security”

Dr K. von Hippel: “I am very much looking forward to working with colleagues on the Healix Risk and Security Advisory Board and contributing to its mission of protecting people and organisations, especially in today’s increasingly fractured international environment.

“Board members work with the Healix leadership to address emerging threats and shape strategies to ensure resilience and security for Healix clients.”

“Risk and Security Advisory Board”

James Henderson, CEO, Healix International added: “We’re delighted to welcome Dr Karin von Hippel to our Risk and Security Advisory Board.

“Her depth of expertise in defence, security and political risk will be invaluable as we continue to help organisations navigate an increasingly complex global risk landscape.

“Dr von Hippel’s perspective will strengthen our ability to anticipate emerging threats and deliver practical, effective solutions for our clients.”

Crisis management and decision making

The Healix Risk and Advisory Board reportedly includes the most experienced and highly regarded specialists in the UK across academia, security, political risk and intelligence.

Drawing on experience in hostage negotiation, international diplomacy, intelligence, policy and research from the likes of NATO and the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Board members are said to bring a new dimension to crisis management and decision making in complex and volatile environments.

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