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30years of
Excellence

OurJourney

1996 to Today

1996

Marks the starting point of our director, Cedric Tortevoix's professional journey in the security industry.

Cedric Tortevoix founded Cerbère Protection in France as an independent security consultancy, providing executive protection services to a select number of international clients visiting Paris.

2000
2008
Cedric Tortevoix in 2008

Expanded operations to the United Kingdom, delivering executive protection and travel security for Middle Eastern Royal Families, CEOs, UHNWIs, and Family Offices worldwide by providing chauffeur services.

2010
2011
Featured on Financial Times for Bravery

Featured on Financial Times for Bravery

Event Security for Qatar House 2012 Olympics

Event Security for the Qatar House during the 2012 Olympics in London

2012
2016
Cedric Tortevoix in 2016

Extended our presence into Morocco through Global Africa Surveillance. Our international operations were conducted under the Apex Secure Co. brand, providing executive protection, security consultancy, and travel risk management across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. We were providing local agent training, travel security management and risk advisory.

United over 25 years of international experience under Sterling Protection Partners in UK and Morocco , delivering bespoke executive protection, corporate security, travel security, risk management, chauffeur services and Medic, private jet charter solutions worldwide. In Morocco we offer also concierge services (villa renting, secured tours)

2025

Our Vision

To be the trusted global security partner for corporations, family offices and private clients by delivering discreet, intelligence-led and world-class security solutions wherever our clients operate.

The Sterling Manifesto

A Message from Our Director

There comes a moment when success changes the way you see the world. You no longer ask, "What can I achieve?" You begin asking, "What must I protect?"

Your family. Your people. Your reputation. Your freedom to move without hesitation.

It is about preserving the life you have worked so hard to build.

Throughout the 30 years of my career, I have learned one lesson above all others: the best security operation is the one that is prepared before it is needed.

When an incident occurs, it is already too late to begin planning.

At Sterling Protection Partners, we do not believe in reacting to uncertainty. We believe in anticipating it. Every operation is planned with care, discretion and professionalism.

Preparation is our greatest strength. Sterling was founded for UHNWIs, families and organisations who understand that true peace of mind cannot be improvised. It is earned through trust, experience and quiet excellence.

We are here to give you the confidence to travel, to escape threat, to conduct business, to explore opportunities and to spend time with those who matter most, knowing that a trusted team stands behind you and every detail has been considered long before your journey begins.

That is the standard we set for ourselves. And the promise of Sterling.

For those who place their confidence in Sterling, thank you.

Cedric Tortevoix
Founder & Director
Sterling Protection Partners Ltd.