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| Company type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consulting Professional Services |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 36 offices across the globe |
Key people | Irene Dorner (Chair) [2] |
| Products | Security services |
| Website | www.controlrisks.com |
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