Lyeon O. Kowido

Founder | Operator | Visionary Leader
President, ZERIK SECURITY L.L.C-FZ
Chairman, Klein Group of Companies | Suisse Group Investments

WELCOME TO MY PROFILE

Born in Kisumu City in 1985, Lyeon O. Kowido is a high-impact entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of cross-continental leadership experience spanning Africa and the Middle East. With a rare blend of technical mastery and strategic business insight, he holds academic qualifications in Business Information Technology from JKUAT and Computer Science from Cambridge — credentials that have shaped his sharp analytical mindset and digital-first approach to enterprise.

As the Chairman and President of the Klein Group of Companies and Suisse Group Investments, and currently serving as President of ZERIK SECURITY L.L.C-FZ, Mr. Kowido has engineered and scaled a diversified investment portfolio across real estate, petroleum, telecommunications, logistics, security, and high-impact events.

He is the visionary founder behind Clipper Logistics L.L.C-FZ and ZERIK SECURITY L.L.C-FZ, both of which operate at the cutting edge of trust, operational precision, and technological advancement. Under his leadership, these firms have become synonymous with high-integrity execution in sensitive logistics, compliance-intensive sectors, and security innovation.

Executive Ethos: Vision, Clarity, and Integrity

Mr. Kowido’s executive ethos is anchored in strategic foresight, operational clarity, and integrity at scale. Whether navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics, managing sensitive security operations, or building investor confidence in emerging markets, he brings a consistent, values-driven approach centered on resilience, discretion, and generational vision.

Investing with Courage and Conviction

Respected from Dubai to Nairobi as not just a builder of companies but an architect of legacy, Lyeon O. Kowido continues to invest in sectors and systems that demand not just capital, but courage, credibility, and long-term conviction.

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My Core Competencies

Precious Metals Logistics & Regulatory Compliance

Cybersecurity, Close Protection & Investigative Services

Cross-Border Fraud Recovery & Asset Tracing

Emerging Market Penetration & Strategic Expansion

Blockchain-Driven Transparency & Secure Systems Architecture

Crisis Management & Operational Risk Mitigation

High-Stakes Deal Structuring & Government Relations

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