American author and security specialist (born 1954)
Not to be confused with Gavin Becker.
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Gavin de Becker
Born
(1954-10-26) October 26, 1954 (age 69)
United States
Occupation(s)
Security specialist, author
Known for
The Gift of Fear
Gavin de Becker (born October 26, 1954)[1] is an American author and security specialist who has worked for governments, large corporations, and public figures.[2] Reportedly a billionaire, he runs Gavin de Becker and Associates, which he founded in 1978.[3][4][5] The firm protects and advises many of the world's most prominent public figures. He is the author of several books on violence, most notably The Gift of Fear, and his books have been published in twenty-five languages.[2]
^Reagan, Ronald (January 19, 1989). Designation of Gavin de Becker as a Member of the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations, Incorporated. via Reagan archive
^ abBrown, Patricia Leigh (July 14, 1997). "His Credo: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid" – via NYTimes.com.
^Yang, Mary (August 2, 2023). "Robert F Kennedy Jr's campaign bankrolled by Republican mega-donor". The Guardian.
^Tandanpolie, Tatyana (August 2, 2023). "RFK Jr.'s biggest backer is a Republican megadonor who spent $20 million boosting Trump: FEC filings". Yahoo Finance.
^Shepard, Steven (October 9, 2023). "RFK Jr. goes independent. Does that hurt Biden or Trump?". Politico.
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