He’s taking over from Dennis Ricketts who has been appointed Public Relations Officer with particular interest in Wales and the South West where he is based.

Mike has worked in a variety of senior management roles for various guarding companies, leading to his current position as Head of Operations and Sales at Charter Security Plc, a Barking based guarding company.

In recent years Mike has taken an increasingly active role in the association, contributing ideas and attending events in a representative capacity. Mike said: “I am extremely committed to the security industry and believe that I am best able to contribute through supporting colleagues through the membership bodies.”

David Barratt, now in his second year as International Chairman, said: “I am looking forward to working with Mike. As I am based in the North East, I am conveniently placed for attending industry events throughout the UK, however as many events and meetings take place in London, I am sure that Mike will get the opportunity to be an active deputy.”

Dennis Ricketts’s long service as Deputy Chairman is well recognised and appreciated and he assumes a new role more compatible with his other commitments whilst remaining a member of the International Council.