Geneva-based · Present in 14 countries

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COMYA is a Geneva-based strategic advisory firm providing global security, intelligence and cyber resilience solutions to institutional and private clients worldwide.

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About COMYA

A trusted partner for those who cannot afford uncertainty

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Geneva, COMYA advises governments, multinational corporations, sovereign wealth funds and family offices on their most sensitive strategic challenges. Operating across 14 countries, we combine Swiss rigor and discretion with deep regional expertise.

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In a world of noise,
we provide signal.
COMYA
Our Expertise

Three disciplines, one integrated approach

Each engagement draws on our combined capabilities in strategic advisory, global security and intelligence to deliver solutions that are actionable, discreet and tailored to context.

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Strategic Advisory & Global Security

We help decision-makers anticipate, assess and manage security risks across complex geographies — from boardrooms to operational theaters.

  • Geopolitical risk assessment
  • Security strategy & governance
  • Executive protection advisory
  • Travel security & duty of care
  • Critical infrastructure protection
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Intelligence & Due Diligence

We provide actionable intelligence to support critical business decisions — from market entry to M&A, from partner vetting to reputation analysis.

  • Enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Business intelligence & OSINT
  • Counterparty & third-party risk
  • Political & regulatory mapping
  • Competitive intelligence
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Cyber Resilience & Crisis Management

We strengthen organizational resilience against cyber threats, information operations and crisis scenarios that can escalate within hours.

  • Cybersecurity posture assessment
  • Incident response & crisis management
  • Digital risk & reputation monitoring
  • Information operations defense
  • Business continuity planning
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Alexandre Benalla, Founder & CEO of COMYA
Alexandre Benalla · Founder & CEO
Leadership

Alexandre Benalla

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Alexandre Benalla founded COMYA in 2018 with a clear vision: to build a European advisory firm capable of addressing the security and intelligence challenges that define our era — from cyber threats to geopolitical instability, from economic warfare to crisis management.

With deep expertise in security governance, strategic intelligence and international affairs, he has advised institutional and private clients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on their most sensitive strategic decisions.

Based in Geneva, he leads COMYA's strategic direction and maintains direct involvement in the firm's most complex engagements.

Areas of expertise
Global Security Strategic Intelligence Cybersecurity Crisis Management Geopolitical Risk Africa & Middle East
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Insights

Analysis & Perspectives

Strategic analysis, field insights and expert commentary from Alexandre Benalla and the COMYA team on the security, intelligence and geopolitical issues shaping our world.

Strategic Intelligence

Sahel After the Withdrawal: Security Vacuum, New Actors and Corporate Risk

Western forces have left, the AES is consolidating, Russian private military actors have rebranded as Africa Corps. Strategic analysis of the new Sahelian security landscape and what it means for businesses operating in or exposed to the region.

Alexandre Benalla 28 April 2026
Cybersecurity

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity: An Executive Guide for 2026

Median ransomware recovery cost at $3M, strategic divergence between CEOs and CISOs, mandatory disclosure in Switzerland: what every executive must understand about cyber threats to critical infrastructure in 2026.

COMYA Cyber Team 28 April 2026
Strategic Intelligence

Africa Due Diligence: Why Compliance Checklists Are No Longer Enough

80% of operational data unused, fragmented company registers, opaque UBO structures: why due diligence in Africa requires field-based investigation rather than mere database screening.

Alexandre Benalla 28 April 2026
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Press & Media

COMYA in the news

Selected media coverage of COMYA and Alexandre Benalla's work in strategic advisory, global security and intelligence.

Ouest-France

Sudan. French security firms contribute to evacuations

COMYA Group, active across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has been operating in Sudan for nine months. In Khartoum, the firm reinforced its team with two former DGSE officers to oversee evacuation operations requested by its private clients.

24 April 2023
French Senate · Written question No. 06625

Evacuation of foreign nationals from Sudan

Written question from Senator Pierre Laurent to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, officially citing COMYA Group among the French security companies involved in evacuation operations in Sudan in April 2023.

4 May 2023
Tribune de Genève

COMYA Group sets up in Geneva

Tribune de Genève reports on COMYA Group's Swiss footprint — a key milestone in the firm's international expansion, leveraging Swiss credibility for global security consulting and economic intelligence services.

8 January 2020
Financial Afrik

"It's a chance and a pride to be from Africa"

Pan-African monthly Financial Afrik features COMYA Group as a global integrator of security professions, designed to support companies and organisations on the Europe-Africa axis in partnership with local actors.

6 November 2019
Le Nouvel Économiste

COMYA, an emerging European leader in security and economic intelligence in Africa

Strategic profile of COMYA Group: a continental venture grounded in skills transfer and the training of local teams, with the ambition to operate across all 54 African countries.

15 July 2019

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Let's discuss how we can help

Whether you are facing an immediate challenge or planning for future risk, we welcome the opportunity to understand your situation and explore how COMYA can support your objectives.

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Headquarters
Cours des Bastions 13
1205 Genève
Switzerland
Connect
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Inquiries
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