Our experts

Neil Gane

VP & Head of Asia Pacific Region

Hong Kong

Neil manages a team of over 340 analysts, investigators, and forensic experts across Asia Pacific who provide comprehensive solutions tailored to our clients’ specific challenges, from manual, semi-automated and automated brand and content monitoring to disruption, investigation, and enforcement. He has over 20 years’ experience in the IP industry throughout the APAC region, and first moved to Asia as a Royal Hong Kong Police officer.

Ygor Valerio

VP & Head of Latin America

Brazil

With over 20 years of experience in anti-piracy, investigations, content protection, and intellectual property law, Valerio serves as Vice-President and Head of Latin America at IP House, driving the company’s operations, strategic direction, and business growth across the region while spearheading key global initiatives.

Steve Rogers

Director of Covert Operations

UK

As Director of Covert Operations, Steve is responsible for the effectiveness of IP House Test Purchasing, Covert Engagement, and Surveillance operations globally. He also manages the strategic direction of this important area of our work. Steve previously served within the UK Security Service as a covert surveillance and undercover operative. More recently, he operated a successful company, orchestrating covert operations to protect business from organised criminality.

James Ramm

Director of Intelligence and Investigations

UK

James leads the IP House London team, overseeing strategic client engagements across brand protection, rights enforcement, investigations, and covert operations. With over 25 years of industry experience, James brings a deep understanding of complex investigative work and a proven track record in protecting intellectual property and brand integrity.

Max Kennett

Director - Africa

RSA

Max has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of all operational activity for IP House in Africa. He supports assignments in brand enforcement as well as specialist auditing and fraud-related services. A former member of the UK’s Royal Military Police, he has 35 years of commercial experience including regional operations director (risk), managing consultant, and managing director of two group entities specialising in telecommunications fraud management.

Scott Yeager 

Director of Intelligence and Investigations

USA

As Director of IP House in the United States, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the US operation as well as contributing to the strategic direction of the company. Prior to IP House, Scott worked 25 years at IP Services, delivering client success in programs focused on IP infringement, ecommerce fraud, digital crimes, and legal process outsourcing.