Leadership

Nikola brings over 25 years of experience in the military and security industry combined, with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective security programs and mitigating corporate security risks. He is a Macedonian Army veteran, US Army Ranger certified, and holds a Master’s Degree in Military Studies from the USMC University in Quantico VA.

His corporate security career includes security management in the Oil and Gas industry in Iraq (providing protective solutions in a high-threat environment), followed by roles as an Operations Manager in the private security sector in Washington DC, and as an independent consultant for high-profile clients in the DMV region.

Nikola holds key certifications: CPP (ASIS International), CSMP (ISMI), and Corporate Risk and Crisis Management (ISRM). He maintains active credentials with MPD in Washington DC, DCJS in Virginia, CPO IQ in UK, and HECPO with Control Risks HRMS, Baghdad, Iraq.

He founded Meridian Protection LLC as an overarching umbrella for his protective solutions, reflecting his commitment to excellence, integrity, reliability, and dedication to protecting individuals and organizations worldwide. Together with his associates, he is supporting portfolio of international clients present in the US, and domestic clients operating globally.