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New SSAIB chief

by Mark Rowe

SSAIB, the 20-year-old fire, security and telecare certification body, has appointed its new Chief Executive. Alex Carmichael will be taking over from Geoff Tate, who announced earlier this year that he will be stepping down as CEO after 16 years.

Alex Carmichael is joining the inspectorate from the security industry trade body the BSIA, where he’s Director of Technical Services and Exports. At the Worcester-based BSIA he is responsible for coordinating technical and quality matters. Alex’s existing duties on various UK and European committees, along with his strong technical background and close working relationship with a variety of industry organisations, provides him with credentials to steer SSAIB, the inspectorate says.

His background also includes over 20 years’ Army experience in various technical and engineering support roles with REME, plus a short spell as an electro-medical engineer with the NHS.

Geoff Tate said: “I’m delighted that someone with Alex’s skillset will be heading up SSAIB. I’ll be handing over the reins to someone with over 15 years’ involvement in the security sector, where he’s widely known and respected.

“Besides working with him during a transitional handover, I’ll remain in close contact with Alex as SSAIB’s Chairman. It’s a significant boost for SSAIB to appoint a new Chief Executive of such calibre and provides the foundation for our future. SSAIB certificated organisations in the security, fire and telecare industries can rest assured that they’ll be in good hands with our staff under Alex’s capable guidance.”

About SSAIB

Founded in 1994 and based in Tyne & Wear, SSAIB is a certification body for firms providing electronic security systems, guarding security services, fire protection, alarm and telecare services systems in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Also, SSAIB offers a range of management systems certification schemes, including in ISO 9001 quality management systems certification and ISO 14001 environmental management. Over 1500 companies are now on SSAIB’s register. Visit www.ssaib.org.

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