The Judging

The Judging Process

For the 2025 Awards, the judging will take place during September/October, when the judges will review and score the submissions for each category.

The entries are judged remotely by an independent panel of industry experts. Scores, using the supplied entry criteria as a guide, are awarded by each allocated judge to each entry. The judges scores are then aggregated to identify the successful applicants for each category, and these entrants make up the official shortlist, and ultimately the winners.

The judging process is always based purely on the entry form content and support material that has been received via the online entry form prior to the close of the entry deadline.

Please enter with the confidence that your entries will be treated honestly and fairly, regardless of status or commercial interest. If you enter and are shortlisted, or indeed win, then this achievement will be based purely on the merit of your online application.

the Judging Panel for 2025 will be posted shortly

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Amanda McCloskey, Sales & Marketing Director, CIS Security

With 18 years’ experience in the security industry, Amanda McCloskey serves as the Sales and Marketing Director at CIS Security Ltd.

Known for her innovative strategies and commitment to excellence, Amanda has successfully driven growth and expanded market reach, positioning CIS as a leader in the security sector.

Her expertise in developing customer-centric solutions and her passion for enhancing safety measures have significantly contributed to the company's reputation for reliability and quality.

Amanda's leadership and vision continue to inspire her team and elevate industry standards, making her a valuable asset to the judging panel.

Caroline Bashford, Training Centre Manager, Optimal Risk Group

Caroline has a background in major corporate project management and business development with years of experience at the forefront of the security training market.

Caroline is a passionate believer in education and development and has collaborated with leading security training companies to develop and deliver innovative courses in security and crisis management worldwide.

Her commitment to the industry is reflected in her long-term involvement in ASIS International UK where she was elected to board in 2017 and served for six years.

Chris Stevens, Security Institute Director / Specialist Security and Risk Director, SIDOS UK

Chris holds a BSc in Policing and an MSc in Security Studies and is a Chartered Security Professional. Having achieved Chartership was essential, as clients look to select a consultant for whom security is their career, and it shows as being at the highest level of the industry.

A former counterterrorism Police Officer, now a director of a multi-award-winning security consultancy. Having in-depth knowledge of threat and vulnerability delivered in physical security through pragmatic and realistic methods.

An active member of the security industry and currently serves as a Security Institute Director, leading in Protective Security, Built Environment, and Counterterrorism.

Darcy Fletcher BSc MSc CMgr MCMI, Company Trainer, CIS Security

Darcy transitioned into the security industry as a Paramedic since gaining her BSc in 2019 working frontline in the NHS and recently Qatar for the FIFA World Cup.

Delivering comprehensive training within the company using her experience and MSc in Disaster Management and Resilience. Her skills are further enhanced by her experience as a CMI Level 7 Manager in Strategic Management and Resilience.

Using her spare time to commit to public services, Darcy sits on the strategy board for Security Minds Matter.

Darcys passion lies with teaching and leadership skills and has received various nominations for her support to the industry.

Darren Carter CPP MSYI F.ISRM, Group Director Security, Safety & Sustainability, Edwardian Hotels London

Darren Carter has spent 27 years in the security industry predominantly in hospitality, the past 19 years as Group Director Security, Safety & Sustainability for Edwardian Hotels London.

He is immediate past Chair of the Institute of Hotel Security Management, Vice Chair at ASIS UK Chapter, a member of The Security Institute and of the Security Commonwealth Board.

Darren holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management. Prior to joining the industry Darren enjoyed an 8 year career in the Fleet Air arm, Royal Navy operating across Europe, North Africa and South America.

David Ward CSyP FSyI, Director, David Ward Associates

David Ward is a highly experienced security professional with over 30 years of experience in various security disciplines.

He serves as a board trustee of the Cross-Sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSC) and has been the chair of the Southeast Region since 2015.

Additionally, David is the creator and founding chair of the City Security Council (CSC). He is also a committee member of the City of London Crime Prevention Association, a member of the Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Group, and a Freeman of the City of London.

Dawn Holmes, Security Consultant, HS Consultant

Dawn has 20+ years’ experience as a senior security professional, physical security specialist and consultant.

Having benefitted from working within several different sectors, Dawn has a broad experience with organisational and operational risks and solutions for different industries.

Dawn has managed technical systems and has a holistic approach when it comes to applying technical solutions and ensuring all security solutions are relevant and fit the organisational risks and needs.

An advocate for diversity and attracting the next generation of talent to the Security Profession, Dawn seeks out innovation and steps to modernise the industry.

Farah Benis F. ISRM, Founder and Managing Director, FFA Security Group

Farah Benis is the Founder and Managing Director of the London-based FFA Security Group, a firm focusing on physical protection and management.

She serves as a board director for ASIS UK, on the advisory board for IFPO UK. With over ten years of leadership experience in Africa and the Middle East, she started FFA Security Group based on ethical practices and positive impact.

Farah is a staunch advocate for female leadership in the security sector. She also advises the Transport for London Stakeholder Management Team on women's safety, served as a UN Women UK Delegate for CSW67 & 68, is an Ask for Angela Ambassador and a White Ribbon Champion.

Gary Thomas, Chair, ASC

Gary entered the security industry in 1987 as an installer of security systems, developing as an accomplished engineer and later as a security risk management consultant. Now with over 35 years in the security sector, he has built a reputation for his expertise in various security initiatives and projects in the UK, continental Europe and the USA.

In addition to his consultancy work, Gary is actively involved in professional development and continuous learning, which are core values of the Association of Security Consultants (ASC), where Gary has served as a Director since 2016.

Gary is known for his advocacy for professional development in security consultancy, and his contributions to industry awards, where he takes pride in recognising achievement, innovation and excellence within the security profession. Gary has been instrumental in the ASC’s commitment to security consultancy and academic excellence in the field of security, through the Imbert and Mike Cahalane Awards.

Gary is currently serving as Chair of the ASC, where his leadership has been marked by efforts to enhance the standards and practices within the security consulting field, making him a respected voice among his peers.

Gerald Moor, CEO, The Inkerman Group

Gerald Moor's career includes 20 commissioned years in the British Army where he was involved in the International intelligence arena including counter terrorism. On leaving the Services, he founded and ran a manufacturing business, where he also invented and developed the World’s only back mounted propulsion system with a variable speed control; a business he sold.

Gerald has been a director of the British Sports Manufacturing Association and Chairman of the Diving Trade Association, has been Chairman of a hospital offering innovative services and Governor of a State Community College. He sold his first business in 1996 and went on to establish The Inkerman Group in the same year, where he is the CEO. He was Master of the Worshipful Company of the Security Professionals in 2012 – 2013 and is now Past Master Emeritus and also a Liveryman of Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

Gerald is a Freeman of the City of London, a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), a member of the Special Forces Club, the London Livery Club and the Carlton Club. He is seen as an industry recognised leader in the world of Specialist Security both in the UK but also abroad where he is the owner and CEO of Deutsche Inkerman Gmbh. He enjoys fly fishing and shooting.

Graham Bassett MSyI, FREC, FInstSMM, Director, gbruk

Graham has worked in the security sector for over 25 years. He is the Co-Founder of AllSecurityEvents.com and involved in variety of volunteer roles within the security community to include:

Chair/Director of the City Security Council, Trustee of PTSD Resolution (UK Veterans Mental Health Charity), Trustee of the City of London Police Children’s Charity, ASIS European Regional Board Committee Member, Board Member of the Security Commonwealth, CSSC Executive London Team, Committee Member of the City of London Crime Prevention Association, City Security Magazine Editorial Team, Member and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, Freeman of the City of London, member of the Security Institute and the founding Director of GBRUK a niche London based search/recruitment consultancy.

Recipient of various volunteer industry awards over the years to include the OSPAs Lifetime Achievement Award.

Guy Mathias FSyI F.ISRM, Chair, Eastern Region Cross Sector Safety & Security Cascade (CSSC)

Guy is a subject matter expert on Extremism and a former recipient of the prestigious “UK Security Manager of the Year Award for Services to Industry"

He served as Chair of The UK Pharmaceutical Industry Security Forum.

He lectures on the threat posed by Extremism to International Security, Police & UK Government bodies.

Guy was a corporate security advisor to Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)

A Fellow of the Security Institute, Guy served a six-year elected Director period as Validation Board Chair & Strategy Director.

In 2017, he was appointed Chair of the Food & Drink Security Association.

In 2018 he was appointed Chair of Eastern Region Cross Sector Safety & Security Cascade (CSSC).

In 2019 he was appointed Chair of The Security Commonwealth Board until 2021 to then become Immediate Past Chair

In 2019, Guy was also chosen amongst the top ten thought leaders at the 2019 edition of IFSEC’s Global Influencers.

In 2020, Guy was appointed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to its Strategic Forum.

In 2024 Guy was appointed to the Risk & Security Management Forum (RSMF)

Guy is currently the Strategic Risk Advisor to Dardan Security and the SSH Group.

Iskandar Jefferies CPP, Msyl, EMEA Director Enterprise, Pinkerton

Iskandar is an accomplished security professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He started his career on the frontline and has since gained extensive expertise in various market landscapes, from high-risk and hostile environments to corporate settings.

In addition to his role as a EMEA Director Enterprise - at Pinkerton. He serves as an Advisor to the Board of the International Foundation for Protection Officer (IFPO) and is a Global Committee Member of ASIS International, specifically focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). He has also served on the Board of Directors for ASIS International UK: Director DE&I & Director of Young Professionals, respectively.

Iskandar's contributions to the UK security industry are significant, as he actively participates and engages with various industry events and initiatives. His dedication and expertise have been recognized, being awarded the Freedom of the City of London in July 2019.

Iskandar brings a fresh and distinctive perspective to the realms of leadership, mentorship, coaching, and support. With his extensive experience in the security industry, he possesses both in-depth knowledge and a forward-thinking mind-set, Iskandar's unique perspective sets him apart. He is passionate about the future of the security industry and strives to empower others to succeed. With a strong commitment to the field, Iskandar embodies excellence and is a driving force within the industry.

Jayne King, Immediate Past Chair, Security Commonwealth / Head of Security & Site Services, Central Services – Essentia, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Jayne King is currently Head of Security and Site Services at the world-renowned Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the oldest and largest hospitals in the UK.

Jayne has extensive strategic and operational experience managing Security services and is the subject matter expert in the field of Healthcare Security. In her role at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust one of her key priorities has been the building of partnership links and the promotion of community working within the security setting.

She is a passionate advocate for the promotion of inclusion at all levels in the security industry and in 2021 set up the Security Commonwealth Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI) network group that in February 2021 proudly introduced the first Security sector EDI award at the outstanding Security Performance awards (OSPAs)

She is the current President of the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS), an advisory Board member for the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and is the immediate past Chair and board member of the Security Commonwealth (SyCOM).

Jayne is a Fellow of the Security Institute (FSyI), an accredited Security Management Specialist (ASMS), a member of the Association of Security Consultants (M ASC) and an Armed Forces Network Service Champion.

Prior to her National Health Services (NHS) career Jayne spent 9 years in the Royal Air Force as a non-commissioned officer assigned to both National and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Forces.

Judy Atkinson, Head of Operations – Area, Securitas UK

Judy started in the security industry nearly 20 years ago at Reliance Security, delivering on all of their services and is now Head of Operations - Area for Securitas UK. She is passionate about delivering a holistic approach to security. She has worked during that time for different size and styles of security companies from operations to account management and sales. She has also run a CAT II Alarm Receiving Centre.

She believes that staff should be our number one priority and all should be paid fairly and have the opportunity to develop.

She is a big advocate for raising the profile for all who work in the security industry and to make it as diverse and inclusive as possible whilst encouraging our next generation to look at this as a career.

Judy is on the board for ASIS International UK Chapter, IFPO, Women’s Security Society and the Co Founder of Running on Empty. She is also an ambassador for White Ribbon and Walksafe.

Letitia Emeana (ASIS – PSP CPP) CISMP, Global Security Capability Manager, Unilever PLC

Letitia Emeana has been active in security since 2001. She qualified with her ASIS PSP in December 2007, IT Governance CISMP 2014 and ASIS CPP in 2017. Letitia is a multi-disciplinary security professional and leader with significant experience in Security Design, Security Technology and Security Implementation.

Letitia is the 2024 ASIS International recipient of the Global Women in Security – Karen Marquez Honours and 2024 UK Women in Security Winner for Contribution to Industry. She is also the ASIS UK Chapter Chair & Global Security Capability Manager at Unilever and held previous Leadership positions at Tesla, Amazon, and Lloyds Banking Group. She is a passionate advocate for putting “People” at the heart of her work and works hard to promote diversity in its broadest sense and was core to the establishment of Women’s Security groups in Amazon, Tesla, and Unilever.

Letitia’s background in global security gives her a broad appreciation of the multifaceted elements for supplier capability, corporate thinking, changing threats and new technologies. She is also able to connect this with the latest thinking on coaching, facilitation, and innovation to maximise the success of capability.

She brings enthusiasm and motivation to a team, whilst being very much a servant leader with diversity rooted in her DNA. She enjoys learning from others and sharing thoughts on improvements by harnessing these strengths.

Lynda Moore MSYI RISC, Managing Partner, FM Contract Watch

Lynda Moore has been working in the security industry for over 40 years. She spent 30 years with a regional contract security company, during which she was a Board director for 20 years including the last 10 in the role of Managing Director.

Lynda is currently the owner of FM Contract Watch which provides a range of services supporting the security industry including penetration and customer service audits testing on-site security teams. She also runs an association for SIA ACS accredited companies, The ACS Pacesetters, which includes the annual Security Officer of Distinction Awards. Both the Silver Fox Audit Scheme and The ACS Pacesetters recognise and reward good work by front-line Security Officers.

Lynda has membership status of the Security Institute and is a Registered Independent Security Consultant.

Michael Thwaites, Head of Security, Estee Lauder Companies

Michael Thwaites was a career detective in the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard, specialising in the investigation of overseas murders, kidnapping and other serious crimes, working in countries including Africa, Argentina, Cambodia, Europe, Indonesia and Tajikistan, as well as of course in London.

After retiring from the police, he became an international police advisor for 18 months in Iraq, and then returned to the UK as head of security for what was then the largest independent ATM company in this country.

In 2011 he took up a position he still holds, as head of security for Estee Lauder Companies, based in London.

In 2012 he joined The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and is proud to be their Master during this, their 25th year.

Michael White, Director, Hampton Risk & Security Management

Approaching his 25 year anniversary in the UK private security industry, Michael recently left G4S where he was the Head of Risk, Compliance & Assurance (UK & Ire) to establish his own risk and security management consultancy.

Representing Security Minds Matter as a judge, Michael commented, “The quality of this year’s nominations in the sections I judged were outstanding. We should all be proud of the work being undertaken on a daily basis by security colleagues throughout the industry across the whole of the UK. I know I am”.

Mike Bluestone MA CSyP FSyI, Executive Director, Corps Security

Mike is a Chartered Security Professional with previous service in the Military both in the UK, and overseas, and is Executive Director of Corps Consult, and President of The Corps Veterans Association.

With an MA in Security Management awarded by Loughborough University, he is a Chartered Security Professional; Emeritus Chairman, and a Fellow of the Security Institute; Registrar of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals; Member of the London Resilience Academic Partnership; and Chair of the Security Management committee of the British Standards Institution.

Mike led the development of BS16000:2015 ‘Security Management and Operational Guidelines’. He is also a member of the BSI Security Strategy Group and represents Corps Security with the Police and Security (PaS) initiative.

In 2023 Mike received the Security Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2024 received a further Lifetime Achievement Award from Security Matters.

Mike Hurst CPP® CPOI, UK Director, International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)

Mike is an award-winning security and fire professional. Since joining the sector in 1988, he has worked in Security Recruitment, Consultancy, Business Development, General Management and as a Volunteer Leader / Association Executive. He is the Director of recruitment and consultancy firm HJA Consult and of the events; AllSecurityEvents.com.

Previously joint Vice Chair / Chair of ASIS UK and a Director of The Security Institute, currently he sits on the Global Advisory Board of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) and is the UK Director.

He is a champion for security education and certification and mental health. He is the founder of The Security Minds Matter initiative.

Nicholas Reed, UK Advisory Board, IFPO UK

Nicholas Reed is currently employed as a regional risk manager for a global blue-chip enterprise, with a strong focus on risk, security and governance of organisations. He has previously worked in both consultancy and in-house risk & security capacities across a range of organisations in both the public and private sectors including NHS, Police and the London 2012 Olympics. He has been involved in the development and consultation on several national security standards and qualifications and written material used in national training programs.

Actively involved with professional associations in the industry, Nicholas sits on the Board of Directors for the UK Security Commonwealth, as an advisory board member with IFPO UK&I and plays an active role within the Food and Drink Security Association. He presently sits on the Security institute’s professional validation board. He is the immediate past COO, former Vice Chair and an Executive Director of the National Association for Healthcare Security and has held board positions in several charitable organisations, including a mental health organisation, in the UK Search and Rescue field, with a disability support group and on the board of a local Business Crime Reduction Partnership (CIC).

Nicholas is committed to EDI and Welfare in the security industry. He is a qualified TRiM Practitioner, an ASIST Suicide Intervention practitioner and a Mental Health First Aider. He is a member of the Security Institute’s award-winning Inclusive Security SIG and the award-winning Security Minds Matter initiative in partnership with the SIA. In prior assignments he has performed the role a Freedom To Speak Up Guardian, PREVENT Lead, sat on the Strategic EPRR Forum and held a seat on the Local Authority Safeguarding Committee.

Oliver Curran, Chairman, AUCSO

Oliver Curran has spent over 28 years working in the UK Security Industry, initially in the corporate sector but has spent the last 16 years as a Security Manager at University College London.

He is also the current Chairman at AUCSO (Association of University Chief Security Officers), an international association of senior Security professionals working in universities and colleges across the globe from over 220 institutions in 22 countries.

Oliver is a Board Member at the UK Security Commonwealth (SyCom), an umbrella organisation of independent membership bodies across the UK Security industry and the co-chair of the UK SyCom EDI Group, which was set up in 2020 to continually drive forward positive change within the Security industry.

Peter J French MBE CPP, Chief Executive, SSR® Personnel

Peter J French awarded an MBE in 2010. He is the Chief Executive of SSR® Personnel, the leading recruitment consultancy in the field of security risk, permanent or interim hire, with a significant workforce presence in Europe and the Middle East. SSR® has been recognised globally as a best-in-class security recruitment consultancy in the S&FEA. He has been recognised as one of the sectors security visionaries in the IFSEC annual listing. SSR Middle East has also been awarded best security recruitment company in the region.

Peter serves on the Chartered Security Professionals Registration Authority. He is a Fellow of the Security Institute, ASIS Certified Protection Professional, a Past Master, Principle Founding Member, Honorary Liveryman and former Trustee of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals. He is one of the co-founders of the Security Benevolent Fund that supports those in the security profession that require financial support in times of need.

With a dedicated team of Volunteers, he organises the WCoSP Spring Dance that has to date raised over £728,000 for good causes. Peter was honoured as the 6th recipient of the Root & Branch award by the City Liveries Club for his ongoing work with the Livery and Charities.

Richard Fogelman, CEO, National Security Inspectorate

Richard Fogelman became Chief Executive of NSI - the UK’s premier Certification Body specialising in the security and fire safety sectors - in March 2023.

Prior to joining NSI Richard spent almost a decade as CEO of a leading national charity supporting bereaved young people. He has a law degree and over 15 years’ management experience having worked in London’s financial markets at numerous banks and financial firms.

Richard Stevens CSyP, Director of Security EMEA, United Health Group

Richard is the Director Global Security Operations (EMEA) for United Health Group. Richard is a former British Military Intelligence Officer (Intelligence Corps) with nearly 20 years of military and security experience, who is able to draw on both his Government and Commercial experience of Military Security, Information Security/Information Assurance and Corporate Security Risk Management.

In 2018 Richard was named on the IFSEC Global Influencers list for Security Management, and in 2021 he was accepted onto the Register of Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP).

Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Security Management who has spoken at a variety of Security Industry functions; and has published security thought leadership articles.

Richard is the Director of Education for the ASIS UK Chapter, a document assessor for the Register of Chartered Security Professionals and a member of the ASIS Military Liaison Committee, for which he was awarded the Role Model of the Year (2021) at the British Ex-Military in Business awards.

Roger Noakes RISC, Director, Daro Associates

Roger has been employed within the security industry for over 35 years during which time he has gained extensive experience of security systems technology. For the past Fifteen years, as an independent consultant, Roger has been advising on the design and installation of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder alarms, and integrated security system installations in accordance with British Standards and the security industry’s National Accreditation bodies.

He has experience in an extensive range of sectors including Museums, Retail, Financial, Healthcare, Institutional, Corporate, Logistics, Football stadia through to Governmental.

Roger has specific experience in advising on security systems in the museum, stadia and logistics areas. He also advises many well-known high net worth figures on their home security.

He joined the Association of Security Consultants in 2011, was elected to the board in 2013 and became vice chairman in 2015. He is also a liveryman and Freeman of the City of London with the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals. He is also a board director of the SSAIB. He was the winner of the David Clark award 2022 for outstanding contribution to the UK Security Industry.

Russell Penny CPP, MSyI, RISC, Founder and Director, Denarius Consultancy

Russell is the Founder and Managing Director for Denarius Consultancy and he is the UK and International Security Consultant to Constellation Generation.

He is the former Head of the UK’s Police International Counter Terrorism Unit and National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and retired in 2008 in the role of Detective Chief Superintendent after 31years service with the Metropolitan Police.

His subsequent corporate security roles have included Director of International Security Operations for Constellation Energy; Chief Security Officer (Global) for Christie’s; Security Technical Planning, Project Integration and Security Co-ordination for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, London 2012; Organisational and Security Reviews; Security Planning for the Rugby World Cup 2015; Critical Infrastructure lead in Northern Europe for Axis Communications.

He is the Immediate Past Master and former Chair of the Sheriffs’ Awards for Bravery Working Group for the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals; Immediate past Chairman for ASIS (UK); Advisory Council member for Global Terrorism International Network (TINYg); member and former Director of the Association of Security Consultants; member of the Security Institute and the City of London Crime Prevention Association. He has been a judge for the Security and Fire Excellent Awards each year since 2017.

Sandi Davies, Chief Executive Officer, International Foundation for Protection Officers

Sandi J Davies has served as the Executive Director and more recently the Chief Executive Officer of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) for more than 30 years. Sandi has been responsible for the publishing of over 15 security related publications

In 2015 Sandi received the “Karen Marquez Honors Award” for consistently working for the betterment of the security industry to “Support, Inspire and Promote” women in the industry.

Sandi was awarded the IAPSC “Charles A. Sennewald Distinguished Service Accolade” in 2016.

In 2022 Sandi was awarded the “Most Influential in Security” by Security Magazine and in 2023, received the OSPA US – Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tim Molden, Head of Security & Licensing for Capital Arches Group, McDonald’s

Tim is Head of Security & Licensing for Capital Arches Group, McDonald’s overseeing 37 restaurants in London and Essex.

Prior to this he was The Director of Security for The Savoy Hotel, responsible for all Security Operations, Health & Safety and Fire Safety. Prior to joining The Savoy, Tim served in The Metropolitan Police where he was the lead planner for hotels for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, London 2012 Olympic Games, State Visit of President Obama and was the Business Engagement Lead in Westminster.

He is a Board Director for ASIS UK and Team London Bridge Business Improvement District. He is also a Court Assistant and Chair of the Membership Committee for The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals and Freeman of the City of London.

Yolanda Hamblen, Director, Forty 1 Solutions & Podcast Host of The Security Circle

Yolanda is passionate about ‘all things security’. She is an enthusiastic Security Management professional with 13 years’ experience in Security Management positions all underpinned by 7 years in the British Police Force as both a Constable and Detective which was a big change from her first career as an international DJ.

September 11th 2001 was a pivotal moment Yolanda decided she needed to move into a career that had real purpose so she joined the Police in 2002.

Yolanda is motivated and committed to real collaboration and engagement with my Security community.

She sits on the IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board and prioritises participation in the Mental Health & Wellbeing subgroup and chairs the ED & I subgroup. (Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity). Yolanda advocates for a ‘Talk and Action’ movement to highlight key issues in front line security roles.

Yolanda is an ASIS member in the UK and sits on the ASIS International Physical Steering Committee, and is a member of the Institute of Strategic Risk Managers (ISRM).

She plays tennis competitively for Buckinghamshire County League but prefers playing tennis in warm countries, and Dubai was her favourite tennis experience.