About the Speaker

Henderik Meijer is a senior investigations manager and industry thought leader in private-sector intelligence and investigations. Based in London, he is currently Senior Manager, Anti-Piracy Investigations at beIN MEDIA GROUP. beIN is a Doha-headquartered leading independent Global Media Group that produces and distributes DTH and OTT content across 40 countries. Its flagship sports network holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster and its majority-owned MIRAMAX film studio produces iconic entertainment content.

At beIN, Henderik formulates and leads on strategic planning of beIN’s resources across a wide spectrum of investigative methods and intelligence gathering techniques. His investigations have led to high-profile criminal cases, litigation and disruption across the Middle East and North Africa. Maximising budget resources, Henderik works with industry partners, vendors and the public sector across the Group’s global footprint.

Prior to joining beIN, Henderik looked after investigations at London-based Comsec Investigations. Comsec specialises in confidential investigations, intelligence gathering and all aspects of corporate and personal security.

Henderik takes a keen interest in anything related to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering and as part of an industry alliance has previously provided OSINT training to EU law enforcement personnel.

Henderik holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, a master’s degree in International Relations and a postgraduate diploma (PgDip) awarded with Distinction in Intelligence and Security Studies.