Stuart Lowden (managing director of security services at Wilson James) is the new BSIA chairman, replacing Adam Wiseberg of the AD Group who will continue as vice-chairman for one year.
Speaking to info4security at the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, Stuart Lowden commented: “I am delighted to have been given the honour of becoming chairman of the BSIA. I’m a strong believer in the value of the work of the Association and the contribution that it does and will make to the future of our industry. It is important to remember that we are a membership organisation and one of our many strengths is in the expertise of our members. As my term as chairman begins, I have a great belief that we have the drive and capability within our staff and our membership to create a bright and prosperous future for our industry. I will certainly do my utmost to ensure that this is achieved.”
David Dickinson, the BSIA’s chief executive, said: “I welcome Stuart’s appointment as chairman of the Association. He has been a committed champion of the BSIA as a long-standing member of our Security Guarding Section. I am sure Stuart will make a significant contribution to the Association over the next two years. I would also like to take this opportunity of thanking Adam Wiseberg for his dedicated work during his term as chairman which has been greatly appreciated by the BSIA.”
New section chairmen
Access Control Section: chairman – Mike Sussman (TDSI)
Cash and Property Marking Section: chairman – Michael Hinchliffe (Retainagroup)
Cash-and-Valuables-in-Transit Section: chairman – Derek Gee (Security Plus)
Civil Aviation Security Section: chairman – Ashley Smith (Tensor plc)
CCTV Section: chairman – Pauline Norstrom (Dedicated Micros)
Export Council: chairman – Paul Ramsay (Norbain SD)
Information Destruction Section: chairman – Russell Harris (Shred Secure)
Police and Public Services Section: chairman – Mick Lee (Constant Security Services)
Security Consultancies Section chairman – Ian Johnson (Ian Johnson Associates)
Security Equipment Manufacturers Section: chairman – Tony Allen (Dycon)
Security Systems Section: chairman – Tim Geddes (Yeoman Monitoring Services)
Physical Security Equipment Section: chairman – Clive Baker (Kaba UK)
Security Guarding Section: chairman Derek Smith (Legion Group plc)