Assisting our clients in their actions related to Armed Violence Reduction
Founded in 2015 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, GEODE is a company that operates both within and outside the European Union in consulting, training and specialised assistance. Its mission is to assist its clients in their Armed Violence Reduction actions at an international level and to contribute to the success of their projects. To achieve these objectives, GEODE combines a forward-looking vision, an operational approach and support in the implementation of activities.
OUR SERVICES
GEODE relies on its network of high-level experts with recognised skills across all areas related to armed violence reduction (Action against mines and explosive remnants of war, physical security and management of conventional arms and ammunition stocks, fight against improvised explosive devices). The international dimension of this expertise gives GEODE the capacity to intervene wherever its clients' interests require.
The success of activities carried out, based on a strong thematic approach and priority areas of activity, leads GEODE to pursue its development strategy in line with core values such as professionalism, continuous quality improvement, respect for commitments, local capacity building and the restoration of an environment conducive to human development.
The wide range of services offered by GEODE, its strategy of providing tailored solutions and its ability to intervene even in the most sensitive regions, allow it to reach a broad and varied clientele (States, NGOs, international or regional institutions, private companies). This breadth of action and a cohesive team of passionate and experienced professionals allow GEODE to establish a strong positioning in international support.
Our corporate culture, deeply rooted in field practice, transparency and measurable results-based commitments, provides our clients with a comprehensive framework to sustainably build their international development and ensure the long-term viability of their activities.
OUR TEAMS
Co-founder – Philippe Houliat
Philippe Houliat is a former officer of the French Army with extensive experience in humanitarian demining and the fight against armed violence.
Trained early in NEDEX[1] techniques for booby-trap clearance and pyrotechnic decontamination, he served for several years in specialised units, participating in numerous demining and improvised explosive device disposal operations in countries such as Cambodia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Somalia and Chad.
As an officer, he has held positions as a demining expert for several French ministries and within international organisations (UN, EU, OSCE), giving him the opportunity to intervene in Afghanistan, Angola, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Djibouti, Kosovo, Mozambique, Singapore and Tajikistan. In 2005, he took over the management of the CPADD (Regional School for Humanitarian Demining Training) based in Benin, helping to develop it into a centre of excellence now recognised within the international mine action and explosive ordnance community.
Concretising his humanitarian commitment, Philippe Houliat left the military in 2008 to join the NGO HANDICAP International as senior technical adviser. He also engaged in consultancy activities as an Expert for the United Nations, NATO, the European Union and the OSCE, as well as for other organisations involved in the clearance of former conflict zones and the non-proliferation of conventional weapons.
In 2015, together with his 2 partners, he founded Global EOD Experts (GEODE), a company operating across the globe to support armed violence reduction initiatives.
[1] NEDEX: neutralisation, removal and destruction of explosives.
GEODE teams are made up of technicians and experts who work on various missions on behalf of clients.
OUR VALUES
By respecting international standards and the socio-cultural environment, the Global EOD Experts teams implement sustainable solutions for host countries.
Client satisfaction is a major concern for the Global EOD Experts teams. To this end, they constantly seek to build a climate of trust with clients and partners and remain attentive to their needs.
Efficiency, rigour and safety are at the heart of Global EOD Experts' concerns. These principles deliver the best results.
The transfer of skills and technical and managerial know-how to institutional and private stakeholders are priorities throughout our projects. They aim to promote the autonomy of local actors.
By intervening primarily in post-conflict contexts, our actions contribute to restoring an environment conducive to human development.