BSIA Staff

Executive

Martin Watson
Chair

Martin is Industry Liaison Director at Mitie Fire & Security Systems and has a wealth of expertise in management alongside an in-depth understanding of technologies to inform sound business decisions. Martin was Chair of the Security Systems between 2017-2024 and was elected as BSIA Chair in April.


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Tony Cockcroft Vice Chairman BSIA
Tony Cockcroft
Vice Chair

Tony is the Director of Independent Contractor Security Ltd, providing security guarding, patrols and alarm responses and key holding. 

He was elected as Section Chair in 2015, and in 2019 Tony was also elected by the Board as Vice Chairman of the Association.

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Nick Ross CBE
President

Nick was appointed President of the BSIA in 2023 following an extensive broadcasting career. A keen supporter of the work of the private security industry, Nick's experience as a campaigner gives him valuable insight into the role the private security industry can play in supporting the police and other agencies.

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Mike Reddington
Chief Executive

Mike has worked in the security industry for over 25 years, beginning his career in electronic engineering before moving into sales and marketing, and rising into senior roles for a variety of organisations.

Mike was appointed as Chief Executive of the Association in 2019.

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Senior Leadership Team

Dave Wilkinson
Director of Technical Services

With over 35 years of experience in the electronic security industry, Dave is responsible for managing all technical, quality and compliance matters within the Association.
He represents BSIA members on UK, European & International standards committees and monitors UK and European regulations impacting BSIA members.

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Patrick Kyle
Chief Commercial Officer

Paddy has over 25 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, previously working for Texecom and Pyronix

Paddy is responsible for driving membership retention and accelerating membership growth. Paddy works to provide strategic insight across all departments, championing collaboration within the BSIA's internal structure.


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John MacAskill
Director of Security & Export

John has over 25 years of experience in the industry, previously with security system integrators Pointer Ltd and CSS.

He is responsible for Security Officer Services, Vacant Property Protection and the Export Council. He is the liaison between various government agencies and works with key security partners within the export arena.


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Dean Griffin
Group Financial Controller

Dean is responsible for the finances of the Association 

This includes management accounts, departmental reports, working with the auditors and any regulatory items for VAT, and Tax.




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 Marketing and Communications

Liz Lloyd
Head of Marketing & Communications

With 20 years of industry wealth, Liz has managed multiple key industry events in her role at Professional Security Magazine. Liz brings knowledge, experience, and connections to the BSIA, bringing the industry closer together and championing the BSIA's message of 'one voice' for the security industry.

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Tony Cockcroft Vice Chairman BSIA
Chelsea Peplow
Senior Marketing & Communications Executive

Chelsea's digital marketing experience utilises the BSIA's traditional communications strategy and takes it into the modern age. Through website development, social media, email marketing, and events management, she bridges the gap between the digital sphere and the security industry's face-to-face world.

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Ash Whiley
Junior Marketing & Communications Executive

Ash joins the BSIA as a Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations Graduate, taking varying skills in marketing, communications, and strategy from her degree and applying them to the BSIA's digital growth strategy. Furthermore, she provides support and insight into key BSIA and industry events.

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Membership and Administration

Graham Dean
Membership Development Manager

Graham has over 20 years of experience working in the security industry, prior to which, he enjoyed a career in the police. Graham is responsible for growing overall membership and providing support to the Association’s existing members. He is the first point of contact for membership enquiries and ongoing relationships with existing members.



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Lauren Bettington
Membership Development Executive

Lauren has experience working in cybersecurity, having previously worked for Blackberry UK’s Cyber Security business unit. 

Lauren works alongside Graham Dean to recruit new members, whilst regularly speaking with existing members to support engagement and retention.



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Membership and Administration

Mandy Miller
Senior Office Administrator

Mandy has over 30 years of key administrative experience, from credit control to office management. Mandy is responsible for supporting new members' onboarding, renewals and membership retention, alongside coordinating the delivery of board,  finance and section meetings, and offering administrative support to the CEO & Directors. 

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Lynn Hodges
Finance, Facilities & HR Administrator

Lynn works within the Finance department and is also responsible for human resources and liaises with outside contractors.

Lynn also works as a membership administrator, providing support to both departments.



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Tom Wilkinson
Junior IT Support and Administrator

Tom works in the administration department, handling IT requests, software installations, and network checks; working across all departments in the association.

Technical Services

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Mark Ryder
Technical Manager

Mark is responsible for the day-to-day management of the technical requirements of the BSIA sections as well as the standards committees at both the UK and international levels, ensuring we maintain our representations in key committees. He also manages activities related to environmental compliance and regularly attends BSIA meetings and speaks at industry events during the year.

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Graham Evans
Technical Officer

Graham's background at the beginning of his career was in electronics, and then he progressed to data compliance, dealing with all matters to do with UK GDPR, DPA, subject access requests, policy development and implementation. He also has project management experience in deploying IT-related systems and support.

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Marriane Davies-Crow
Technical Administrator
& Compliance Officer

Maz provides support to the Technical Services team, coordinating the technical workload, proofreading all technical documentation, managing the technical database and acting as a focal point for all technical enquiries.

Maz also manages our quality management & compliance systems and carries out internal quality audits.

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Drue Gover
Technical Officer

Drue as Technical Officer supports member companies by actively facilitating meetings, drafting and updating industry standards and codes, representing BSIA at regulatory bodies, advising on system design and compliance, and contributing content to events and communications, ensuring members are informed on evolving regulations and technologies.

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Safer Cash and Safer Gems

Sarah Staff
Head of Safer Cash & Safer Gems

Sarah is responsible for the BSIA joint security intelligence initiative, SaferCash and Safer Gems. She is the former Head of the Flying Squad, with a 30-year career in the Metropolitan Police.

Sarah attends SaferCash, SaferGems and Cash & Valuables in Transit meetings and also speaks at a variety of industry events.


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Lee Henderson
Intelligence Officer at SaferGems

Lee Henderson is an Intelligence Officer at SaferGems, a BSIA initiative tackling crime in the jewellery and antiques sectors. With a background in police intelligence, he monitors threats, shares alerts, supports investigations, and helps shape industry best practices to reduce criminal activity.


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