The Founder

I built November Intelligence because the world doesn’t play fair, and most consultants aren’t equipped for that. My background? International Affairs degree, minors in Applied Behavioral Analysis and German, and I was awarded the Global Scholar Distinction.
After that, I advised global companies—especially foreign-owned subsidiaries—on navigating risk, protecting their operations, and staying ahead of threats.

Then I spent time inside the CIA as an Intelligence Officer, targeting on high priority operations and developing thought leading analysis.

Now, I help clients with that same mindset.

Our Team

Shawn Bates

Founder & CEO

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Jen Harris

Co-Founder

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Jeroen De Leeuw

Chief Tactics Facilitator

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Our values

Discretion
We operate quietly. Our clients' privacy is protected as fiercely as their interests.

Fidelity
Truth matters. We provide intelligence grounded in accuracy, discipline, and rigor.

Restraint
We believe knowing when not to act is as critical as knowing when to act.

Clarity
Our purpose is to illuminate—not overwhelm. We bring focus to the complex.

Trust
We serve as a trusted presence behind critical decisions. Reputation is everything.

Discretion

Fidelity

Restraint

Clarity

Trust

This Is Us In Numbers

$355M

Clients’ Income during the Last Quarter

10+

Business Partners in Over 30 Countries

Years of Experience

Industry Awards