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New full and affiliate members Pierre Burger, Philip Prestage, Colin Przystupa, Roger Noakes, John Fleming and James Wheeler were presented with their membership certificates by Roy Sutherland, Chairman, at the recent Association of Security Consultants (ASC) quarterly Business Club Seminar held recently in St. James's, London.

SIA Chief Executive moves on!

12/10/06

John Saunders, Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) announced his decision to move on from the Authority to pursue new opportunities.

In a letter to the Private Security Industry, John said:

The past four and a half years building and developing the SIA and implementing the regulation have been incredibly demanding and difficult. But I am pleased to have contributed to the foundations of the industry's transformation and addressing probably the biggest change it will ever face.

Few industries could claim to have a national role as pivotal as the private security industry, or such an opportunity to enhance public safety, protection and prosperity. And few regulators could claim such tough challenges or the chance to make such a marked difference.

From the outset the strategic direction of the SIA has been based upon the regulation being a catalyst to stimulate productive change - constantly balancing the public purpose with the commercial implications on the industry. I very much hope we have achieved that and have fulfilled the promise to do it with the industry, not to the industry.

I am enormously proud of the achievements and performance of the SIA and indeed the character of the organisation. There is, of course, much still to do and an exciting and demanding future agenda. I know the SIA will continue to collaborate enthusiastically to meet the challenges.

I have developed an enormous understanding and respect for the private security industry and have thoroughly enjoyed working with some wonderful and stimulating people. I feel confident that the industry will fulfil it's unquestionable potential. I will be around for some months to come and can assure you that the SIA will be 'business as usual'.

Left to right: Laurie Doust (ASC Secretary), Keith Carey (Salto Systems), Ramesh Gurdev (Salto Systems), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman)

Left to right: Simon Lambert (ASC Member), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman), Kevin Quinn (Acting ASC Secretary).

Roy also welcomed back Laurie Doust, ASC Secretary, from his most recent journey and said that "if Laurie goes on any more cruises, we'll have to club together and buy him a boat!".

Salto Systems sponsored the event, with Keith Carey giving an introduction to the company. Keith then handed over the meeting to Ramesh Gurdev, whose presentation included available access control technologies and how to increase access security. Ramesh concluded by giving a fascinating insight into the future of access of control, including trends and solutions.

Robert Powell of Integrated Payment Solutions provided information about Smart Cards and how the applications can be integrated. He also gave details about campus and company wide solutions. Robert concluded with his thoughts about facts and fictions of the Mifare world which were of great interest to the capacity audience.

An insight into the role and charitable aims of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) was given by Andrew Knights, Treasurer of the WCoSP.

Simon Lambert (ASC Member) gave an excellent and light hearted insight into the problems that can be faced when deciding what digital video recording systems to buy and install. His candid thoughts were well received by the audience.

Roy Sutherland brought the formal proceedings to a close by thanking all those who had provided the interesting presentations and to Salto Systems for sponsoring the event.

Roy reminded everyone that the next Business Club Seminar will be held on 9^th September 2010. He also mentioned that CONSEC, the ASC's annual international conference and exhibition, will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2010, at the RAF Museum at Hendon. He indicated that another exciting programme is being finalised for this year and that there are only a few spaces left for exhibitors.

Everyone then adjourned to the bar and to partake of a vast and delicious buffet luncheon, and to take the opportunity to chat with old friends and make new ones.

The ASC organises a number of prominent events during the year, which are of importance to both ASC members and others who are interested in security issues and technical innovations.

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