Lee Bumgarner Inc.

PROFILE

Senior executive with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence operations, and corporate risk management across Southeast Asia and globally. Founder and President of Lee Bumgarner Inc. (LBI), delivering strategic intelligence, investigations, and brand protection services to multinational clients.

Extensive background in federal law enforcement (NCIS) combined with decades of private-sector leadership in high-risk environments, specialising in intellectual property enforcement, crisis management, and complex multi-jurisdictional investigations.

COMPETENCIES

Global intelligence & investigative operations
Intellectual property enforcement & anti-counterfeiting
Risk management & crisis response
Multi-jurisdictional investigations
Law enforcement liaison & coordination
Corporate security consulting
Kidnap & ransom (K&R) response
Operational leadership & team management

EXPERIENCE

Lee Bumgarner Inc. (LBI)

President (2011 – Present)

Provides overall strategic and operational leadership for LBI, delivering intelligence, investigations, and risk management services across Southeast Asia.

Oversees complex investigations and enforcement operations for multinational clients
Directs intelligence collection, analysis, and operational execution
Manages multi-country operations and investigative teams
Advises clients on risk, crisis management, and security strategy

Lee Bumgarner Research & Analysis Malaysia (LBIM)

Director (2019 – Present)

Spectrum OSO Asia

President (2007 – 2011)

CDS Risk Management Asia

Managing Director – Founding Partner (1991 – 2007)

BACKGROUND

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

Special Agent (1984 – 1991)

Held multiple leadership roles including Assistant Special Agent in Charge (Manila)
Led intelligence and criminal investigations across Southeast Asia
Experience in narcotics operations and hostage negotiation