about THE founder
Peter Bäckman serves as the Executive Director and Founding Partner at TEDCAP
He is a regular columnist for leading industry publications, a national commentator, and an award-winning security expert with over 30 years of experience in the Caribbean and Latin America. His work has appeared in Forbes, Factor Exito, and Security Journal American, among others, showcasing his expertise in protecting high-net-worth individuals and political leaders.
He brings a wealth of experience in comprehensive risk assessment and management, crisis management, business continuity, and organizational resilience. His expertise has been instrumental in helping Fortune 100 companies protect high value assets and navigate complex challenges and unforeseen disruptions across more than 70 countries.
Bäckman has been recognized as a Global Risk Influencer in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and received the Caribbean Security & Resilience Award in 2021. He is an Associate Member of the Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI) and a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP).
In addition to his role at TEDCAP, Peter serves as an advisor and private sector representative to the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE), the emergency response and disaster management organization of the Dominican Republic.