Mike LaCorte
As co-founder and CEO of Conflict International, Mike LaCorte has established a distinguished reputation in the field of global intelligence and international investigations. Starting with the successful merger of two London-based investigation agencies in 2008, Mike has grown Conflict International into a global powerhouse. With headquarters in Central London and offices in the US, Spain, and Cyprus, the company delivers comprehensive investigative solutions worldwide. In 2024, Mike was also appointed President of the Association of British Investigators (ABI), further solidifying his leadership position within the investigative community.
Professional Background
Mike brings over 25 years of experience in the private investigative sector, where he has gained recognition as one of the leading international investigators. He served as President of the World Association of Detectives (WAD) and was the first to be elected for three consecutive terms as Chairman from 2018 to 2021. His contributions in promoting international collaboration and elevating industry standards have left a lasting impact on the profession.
Project Highlights
- Throughout his career, Mike has been at the forefront of numerous high-stakes investigations. One of his most significant achievements was leading a complex investigation into a high-net-worth client’s blackmail and extortion case. His efforts in exposing the perpetrators, securing legal actions, and protecting the client’s reputation earned him the WAD Investigator of the Year Award in 2016.
- Mike’s leadership in the World Association of Detectives helped transform the organisation, fostering greater cooperation among international investigators and enhancing cross-border investigative practices.
- In November 2024, PI Magazine recognised Mike as one of the top professional investigators of the year.
Capabilities and Expertise
- Strategic Leadership
- Asset Tracing and Recovery
- Corporate Investigations
- Evidence Gathering and Forensics
- Crisis Management and Reputation Protection
- International Relations and Cross-Border Investigations
- Multilingual Communication (English, Spanish, Italian)
Qualifications, Memberships, & Awards
- President, Association of British Investigators (ABI) (2024)
- Former President and Chairman, World Association of Detectives (WAD)
- Member, Asociacion Profesional de Detectives Privados de España
- Fully Licensed Investigator in New York
- Board Accredited Investigator
- IQ Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators
- WAD Investigator of the Year Award (2016)
- The Richard-Jacques Turner Award for Excellence (2019)