Thursday 15 January 2026 - BSIA Comms
Securitas UK has announced the appointment of Daniel Slade as Regional Operational Lead for the City Security Council London Group (CSC).
Slade will reportedly be supporting in advancing the CSC’s mission of intelligence sharing, coordinated crisis response and close partnership with the City of London Police.
Alongside his new CSC responsibilities, Slade reportedly continues in his role as Area Director for London at Securitas UK, where he is said to have led multiple client sites through cultural change, innovation and commercial growth for the past 16 years.
Having long supported the CSC, Slade is said to be highly motivated by the group’s crucial role in supporting emergency services during major incidents – work he is passionate about progressing in his new leadership position.
Daniel is described as having a ‘people-first’ leadership style and is said to have more than 22 years of experience in security operations and strategic partnerships, earning a reputation for trust, collaboration and customer focus.
He is also reported to have served as an executive sponsor for major global, European and UK accounts, helping to ensure aligned priorities and shared success for clients and partners.
The CSC has reported that its key objective are to foster collaborative partnerships between city-based security companies and the City of London Police to provide support whenever there is a major incident, crisis or significant event, which affect the City of London.
Enhancing public confidence across London
Daniel Slade, Area Director, London and Southeast, Securitas UK said: “I am honoured to take on this role with the CSC.
“I have always believed that resilience stems from unity and I look forward to working with our partners to strengthen security, support our communities and enhance public confidence across London.
“I have supported the CSC for some time; they drive true collaboration across security businesses within the City of London, which is an important support driver for the emergency services.”
David Ward, Founder of the City Security Council said: “Our leadership teams bring together security experts across a wide range of functions, from risk and intelligence professionals to seasoned operators.
“We are united by our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our cities and communities.
“We’re delighted to welcome Daniel and confident he will bring exceptional leadership and vision to this role.”