Intelligence. Investigations. Executive Risk Advisory.
Corporate intelligence, complex investigations, and protective services for corporations, legal counsel, executives, and family offices.
Expertise
01 - Corporate Intelligence & Due Diligence
Operational intelligence for corporations, investors, and leadership teams navigating sensitive decisions, concealed exposure, and reputational risk.
02 - Complex Investigations & Critical Matters
Complex investigations and due diligence for organizations, counsel, and trusted advisors navigating serious disputes, unresolved concerns, and high-stakes decisions.
03 - Protective Intelligence & Executive Protection
Threat assessment, protective planning, and discreet operational support for executives and organizations facing elevated personal risk.
04 - High-Risk Terminations & Workplace Protection
On-site security presence, coordination with management, and post-termination monitoring for organizations managing sensitive employee departures, workplace threats, and escalating safety concerns.
The Firm
Founded in Toronto in 2019, Sam Johnson Inc. is an Ontario-licensed intelligence and investigations firm led by Sam Johnson, who brings over 15 years of experience in intelligence and risk advisory.
The firm combines investigative research, intelligence analysis, and field operations, supported by established specialist relationships. Protective operations are led by Leo Jacobs, whose background includes international executive protection and security management.
Sam Johnson
Founder & Principal
Leo Jacobs
Protective Operations
Methodology
01 - Research & Intelligence Analysis
Developing intelligence through specialized information resources, cyber intelligence, and established source networks to examine individuals, organizations, relationships, and potential exposure.
02 - Field Operations
Conducting surveillance, undercover inquiries, and field investigations to verify information, document activities, and establish facts that cannot be resolved through research alone.
03 - Human Intelligence
Drawing on interviews, discreet inquiries, and human-source relationships to assess competing accounts, understand motivations, and develop intelligence beyond the documentary record.
04 - Advisory
Applying intelligence and independent judgment to assess complex risks, evaluate strategic options, and advise clients on sensitive decisions, risk management, and the protection of their interests.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board comprises independent professionals with distinguished backgrounds in law enforcement, intelligence, law, behavioural threat assessment, and workplace investigations.
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Chris Mathers
Global Due Diligence
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Norman J. Groot
Legal Risk & Fraud Recovery
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Christine Robinson
Behavioural Threat Assessment
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Belle Yuan
Workplace Investigations
Confidential Inquiries
For inquiries regarding a potential engagement, please contact the firm directly. All communications are handled with discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Sam Johnson Inc.
18 King St E, 14th Floor,
Toronto, ON
operations@samjohnsoninc.com
(416) 458-0440