Luke Gove
Country Manager – Philippines
PROFILE
Experienced Country Manager and operations lead within Southeast Asia, specialising in intellectual property enforcement, investigations, and risk management. Proven track record managing high-risk operations, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and delivering intelligence-led enforcement strategies for global brands.
Background in military aviation engineering and leadership, bringing structured operational planning, discipline, and precision execution into commercial investigative environments. Highly effective in managing multi-site operations, developing actionable intelligence, and delivering measurable results in fast-moving, complex environments.
COMPETENCIES
Intelligence gathering & analysis
IP enforcement & anti-counterfeit operations
Operational planning & execution (raids / test buys / surveillance)
Law enforcement coordination (PNP, NBI, CIDG)
Client management & reporting (global brands)
Leadership & team management in high-risk environments
Risk assessment & crisis management
Strong written reporting & evidence presentation
Microsoft Office & operational data systems
EXPERIENCE
LEE BUMGARNER INC. (LBI)
Country Manager – Philippines (Feb 2025 – Present)
Lead and manage nationwide IP enforcement operations, including retail and warehouse raids targeting counterfeit networks
Direct intelligence collection and analysis across e-commerce platforms (Shopee, Lazada, Facebook, TikTok) and physical markets
Coordinate closely with Philippine law enforcement agencies (PNP, NBI, CIDG) to execute enforcement actions
Oversee test buy operations, surveillance activities, and target development
Manage client relationships, delivering detailed intelligence reports and operational updates
Identify and map supply chains, manufacturing sites, and distribution networks of counterfeit goods
Supervise and develop investigative teams, ensuring high operational standards
Support legal processes through evidence preparation and post-raid case development
ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF)
Armament Manager – RAF Wittering (2023 – 2025)
Managed armament operations within a high-risk aviation environment and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Depth Armament Supervisor – RAF Wittering (2017 – 2023)
Supervised engineering operations in explosive-sensitive environments and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
Weapons Supervisor – RAF Marham (2009 – 2017)
Led personnel supporting aircraft operations, managed maintenance, and received commendations for performance.
BACKGROUND
Leadership and management Level 4
Military Aviation Engineering & Armament Qualifications (RAF)