WHY WE’RE HERE

Why Valar

Why Choose Valar? Proven Capacity Valar has delivered comprehensive risk management solutions for private and public sector clients for more than a decade. We work across all stages of project life cycles, delivering the deep insights to shape inception, the on-the-ground capabilities to ensure smooth implementation, and the expertise to navigate local dynamics at program […]

Expeditionary Capabilities

We meet our partners where they are. Our team excels at rapidly conceptualizing, initiating, and sustaining operations, even in regions with uneven governance and limited infrastructure. We have developed deep local networks throughout the region and operational strategies that ensure the success of our clients’ projects. We go where others can’t. Whether it is facilitating […]

On-the-Ground Insights

Valar provides a strategic advantage through local relationships, expertise, and engagement. We specialize in overcoming information barriers to offer detailed, on-the-ground situational awareness for investments, policies, and programs in complex environments. Valar has worked in more than 30 countries on five continents, helping clients uncover hidden risks to operate with confidence. Valar has supported the […]

Gabe Oser

Gabe Oser brings a wealth of experience from both the U.S. government and the private sector to his role as CEO of Valar, leading a diverse portfolio of complex development, humanitarian, military, information, and law enforcement programs. He began his career in U.S. Law Enforcement, primarily working within a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funded program, where he […]

Linguistic and Local Expertise

We live in the region. Our team is composed of professionals with extensive knowledge of local customs, political dynamics, regulatory environments, and operational landscapes throughout the region. This linguistic and cultural expertise is invaluable in building trust, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the success of every project we undertake. We speak the language. With fluency in […]

Hands-On Operational Support

Valar’s security experts provide hands-on and sector-specific support tailored to local contexts. We minimize physical and reputational risks by working directly with clients on-site, staying aligned with their teams, adapting to local developments in real time, and creating a safe environment around captial-intensive projects. Our team delivers local expertise, technical skills, and niche linguistic capabilities […]

Joanna Block

Joanna Block is a highly respected senior executive in the international development sector, overseeing Valar’s multinational operations, human resources, finance, and administration. As COO, she ensures that the company’s operations align with both internal standards and client expectations. Before founding Valar, Joanna served as CEO of Kiron Global Strategies, where she led the development, coordination, […]

Capable and Transparent Financial Networks

We seamlessly cross boundaries. Valar has established both U.S. and regional banking networks that navigate local regulations to provide efficient and sustainable project support to our clients. We deliver transparency. Valar has the flexibility and local insight to operate across borders, ensuring that financial transactions remain secure, transparent, and in full compliance with local laws […]

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Nairobi