Tim Swanborn driving instructor at IESA

Tim Swanborn is a driving instructor and the Head of Driving Instructor and Armored Car B4/B6/B7 training at the International Executive Security Academy (IESA). With over 35 years of experience, starting in the Royal Dutch Army, he developed strong discipline early. His lessons are clear, calm, and focused on safe driving habits for professional security drivers.

Executive security driver training

At IESA, Tim provides executive security driver training for VIP and corporate chauffeurs. Many assignments involve pressure and risk, so he trains awareness, control, and smart decision-making. He also supports drivers working in higher-risk travel environments who require consistent, repeatable procedures.

Armored car driving (B4/B6/B7)

As Head of Armored Car B4/B6/B7 training at IESA, Tim teaches vehicle handling for armored cars, focusing on B4, B6, and B7 classifications. He emphasizes defensive driving on real roads to improve spacing, positioning, and route choices under pressure.

Training background and experience

Tim has worked with Private Research Bureau International Security Partners and Prodrive Training (Mark and Paul Maaskant). He founded Team Swanborn Specialist Driving Training and trained drivers from 2005 to 2015. His methods are practical, field-tested, and easy to apply in executive protection transport.

Clients: VIP, corporate, and government

Tim trains Money & Value Transport drivers and VIP chauffeurs for banks, insurers, and global firms. He has also trained government services including the Dutch Ministries of Justice (O.M., BOT, DV&O) and the DKDB. His training complies with strict protocols, privacy needs, and high standards.

Training in the Netherlands and abroad

Tim has delivered training on public roads and in known areas such as PIVM and RDW in the Netherlands. Abroad, he trained drivers in Belgium (Ardennes), Germany (Eifel), and Norway, gaining deep understanding of terrain, weather, and risk factors.

Personal security insight

Through ISP, Tim gained strong personal security insight, learning from Police Academy instructors and Hans Slaman, with input from former AT Amsterdam and ex-Person Security MP staff. His driver training supports security tasks, route planning, and VIP mobility.

Learn more and contact

To learn more about the academy, visit the IESA page. Explore secure transport. For dates and options, please contact our team.