Staying Private While Growing Internationally

from It's More Than Grit · host Center for Strategic and International Studies

Mariana sits down with Arnaud Vaissié, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of International SOS, a leading provider of health and security services around the world. Arnaud shares how he and a childhood friend founded the company in the 1980s and reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped its growth. Mariana and Arnaud also explore the advantages of remaining a private, independent company after 40 years, the role of innovation in staying ahead, and the regulatory challenges facing business owners in Europe.

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