Luis Esteban Yrazu
About Luis Esteban Yrazu
Luis Esteban Yrazu serves as the Asset Protection and Investigation Director for Europe at Brambles, a position he has held since 2015. He has a strong background in antiterrorism countermeasures, VIP protection, and extensive experience in managing relationships with law enforcement and government agencies.
Work at Brambles
Luis Esteban Yrazu has served as the Asset Protection and Investigation Director for Europe at Brambles since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for establishing governance structures and mechanisms to protect employees and property. His responsibilities include conducting due diligence regarding corporate liability, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing risk assessments. Yrazu's extensive experience in asset protection and investigation contributes to the overall security framework within the organization.
Previous Experience at CHEP
Prior to his current position at Brambles, Yrazu worked at CHEP for seven years, holding two key roles. He served as Asset Protection and Recovery Manager for Europe from 2008 to 2011, followed by his position as Asset Protection Senior Manager for Europe from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, he focused on asset protection strategies and recovery initiatives, enhancing the security measures within the organization.
Background in Law Enforcement
Luis Yrazu has a background as a senior officer in the Spanish Guardia Civil, where he specialized in investigation, VIP protection, risk assessment, and emergency planning. His law enforcement experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for managing relationships with law enforcement and government agencies across multiple countries. This expertise is integral to his current role in asset protection.
Education and Expertise
Yrazu studied at the Academia Especial de la Guardia Civil, where he focused on law enforcement and achieved a Bachelor's degree from 1989 to 1995. His education laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in antiterrorism countermeasures and management of VIP protection. Additionally, he worked as a customs expert at the United Nations Office of the Iraq Programme from 2000 to 2002, further broadening his knowledge in international regulations and compliance.