Moor’s Installation Luncheon was held at The Drapers’ Hall in London in the presence of The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman David Wootton and other Masters of Livery Companies. Also in attendance were Moor’s peers within the security sector and Adrian Leppard, Commissioner of The City of London Police.
Gerald Moor’s appointment was confirmed when he was elected to this prestigious position in April at a Court Dinner held at The Vintners’ Hall in London.
Moor is looking forward to the year ahead as Master and the many opportunities it presents for The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, particularly in this momentous Olympic Games and Diamond Jubilee period.
“My fellow security professionals have honoured me by allowing me to become the Master,” explained Moor. “It’s a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity which I’m looking forward to enormously. It will be a busy – we have a great deal planned and many events to attend in the next 12 months and I intend to particularly drive forward the charitable aspects of The Worshipful Company.”
In addition, Moor will continue to work closely with The Royal Military Police, the Royal RAF Regiment, the police service and HMS Severn, with whom The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals has service affiliations.
Proud history and tradition
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals is the 108th Livery Company. The Livery Companies of London have been instrumental in regulating working standards and managing the professions right back to the Middle Ages. Since the Industrial Revolution, as many trades and professions changed, the Livery Companies have continued to thrive – they have proud histories, traditions and determination that the work of promoting skills, development and professional expertise should continue.
Today, The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals’ main raison d’etre is to raise funds for charitable use, and it is this aspect which drives companies like The Inkerman Group to get involved. It’s the security world’s means of giving something back to society through its charitable work and contributions.
Established in 1996, The Inkerman Group places professional integrity very high on its agenda. Its close links with The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals are an important as this particular Livery Company contributes a great deal of charitable monies and assistance as part of its Royal Charter.
Moor has been a member of The Worshipful Company for many years now and a Freeman of the City of London since 2006. His appointment as Master recognises a long commitment to the Livery Company and a personal aspiration to represent this prestigious institution.
