ASC AVANGARD SECURITY - Key Persons


Bogomil Ivanov - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • President
Mr. Ivanov has been active in the personal protection sector for 20 years, working with very high profile clients and dignitaries. He headed the presidential protective detail for the Bulgarian government protecting world leaders such as President Clinton, Russian President Putin, and Pope Pavel II. He is an expert in karate and has been honored with numerous awards for protective security services, including security operations for the United Nations. He is the founder and active manager in ASC Avangard Security, and currently oversees day-to-day operations of the company.

Mariana Vassileva

Job Titles:
  • Advisor and Strategic Planner
  • Executive and VIP Protection Services / Security Consultant Services
Mrs. Vassileva has her MSc in Mathematics and her PhD in Informatics. She is a specialist in Public Relations and has lectured at numerous credited Universities in Bulgaria. She is an assistant professor and head of the Department of Decision Support Systems of the Institute of Information Technologies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She has participated in numerous research studies involving decision making and strategic planning. She currently serves as the strategic advisor for the ASC Avangard Security Team.

Oded Krashinsky

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Owner
He has developed and designed state-of-the-art, high-end security systems and has been able to use his unique approach to take the security of private residence/estates and corporate facilities to a new level. He has consulted and managed security for many of Hollywood's most respected celebrities and executives and has provided high-level security for some of the most prestigious events in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Mr. Krashinsky is a veteran lieutenant of one of the world's most respected secret service special operations units. Having served for five years with a top-secret security clearance, he is specially trained in anti-terrorist tactics, multiple firearms and electronic counter-surveillance. He is recognized around the world for his unique implementation of defensive tactics and training. An expert security consultant, Mr. Krashinsky founded the company to provide a level of service to his clients above and beyond all others. He has over 19 years of hands-on experience in operations, project planning, consulting and management. His personal involvement in all aspects of ASC Avangard Security service delivery ensures that the highest standards are achieved and that no risk or threat is ever overlooked.