Andrew will discuss the approach to the deployment of security infrastructure and technology at major events and the unique issues these events create with regard the procurement, installation, training, operation and decommissioning.
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BIO
Andrew is a security professional in the major events and entertainment sectors with a proven track record in delivery and oversight. He served in the Metropolitan Police for 30 years; primarily working on major events and as a Personal Protection Officer to the Royal Family. He led the VIP Protection planning for numerous State events, including HM The Queen Mother’s Funeral, HM The Queen’s Golden Jubilee and the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Uniquely, he was seconded to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic bid team and subsequently, the Organising Committee as the Head of Security where he developed an indepth knowledge of security requirements at major international events, including initial strategic planning, risk assessment, security procurement and Games wide security integration.
Andrew was a co-founder of R3S Global in 2014 and continues to deliver strategic security advice to high-profile clients and events including all recent iterations of the Olympic & Paralympic Games and the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. He is currently working with clients across the UK at both the strategic and tactical level, developing comprehensive security solutions that are wholly integrated, cost effective and complementary to the wider strands of venue management. In 2023 Andrew was appointed as the Senior Security Advisor to the International Olympic Committee and in 2024 he became a member of the Wembley Stadium Independent Advisory Board with responsibility for safety, security and service.
An independent security consultant can aid a client get value for money while delivering proportionate and pragmatic advice while maintaining architectural vision and facility functionality.
BIO
Chris is a Chartered Security Professional with a BSc in Policing and an MSc in Security Studies. A former counterterrorism-trained Police Officer, the director of a multi-award-winning consultancy, with an in-depth knowledge of threat and vulnerability delivered in physical security through pragmatic and realistic methods.
Chris’s efforts have been recognised with accolades, reflecting his commitment to excellence in security consultancy. Leadership and innovative strategies seta benchmark in the industry, particularly in counterterrorism and protective security. In addition to his consultancy work, Chris contributes to academic research, publishing articles that explore the dynamic relationship between security measures and public safety.
Mike Gillespie – BIO
Mike is a senior security and data protection expert, serving as Senior VP Europe at CSIS, where he provides leadership on emerging threats. A Fellow of theChartered Institute of Information Security, he advises on organisational security risks and promoted global thought leadership. Mike has advised the IIRSMand the UK Government’s Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. He frequently speaks at industry events and contributes to media outlets likethe BBC and The Sunday Times. He also serves on the editorial board of Professional Security Magazine and is a regular industry speaker.
Ellie Hurst – BIO
Ellie, Commercial Director at Advent IM Ltd, is a Women in Security Award winner and experienced industry commentator. Host of the Risk and Business podcast, she speaks on topics like cyber security, ransomware, and insider threats. She is active in mentoring and professional groups, including the Security Institute.
Professor Emmeline Taylor PhD – BIO
Dr Emmeline Taylor is a Professor of Criminology with research expertise in business-related crime and security accumulated over the last 20 years. Herresearch focuses on business crime, including armed robbery, self-service checkout, violence towards shop workers, theft, new technologies, and theevaluation of law enforcement responses to crime in the retail sector. She has conducted many studies directly with offenders to learn from them how theyperceive and exploit risk with a view to informing effective mitigation strategies. She has published six books including Armed Robbers (2022) andSurveillance Futures (2017). In the UK, she is Chair of the Business Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) National Standards Board, and works closely withgovernment, the police, and industry to improve safety and security.
With chronic under reporting of retail crime clouding understanding, Emmeline explores the data and technologies that can be used to increase visibility on offenders and risks.
BIO
Dr Emmeline Taylor is a Professor of Criminology with research expertise in business-related crime and security accumulated over the last 20 years. Herresearch focuses on business crime, including armed robbery, self-service checkout, violence towards shop workers, theft, new technologies, and the evaluation of law enforcement responses to crime in the retail sector. She has conducted many studies directly with offenders to learn from them how they perceive and exploit risk with a view to informing effective mitigation strategies. She has published six books including Armed Robbers (2022) and Surveillance Futures (2017). In the UK, she is Chair of the Business Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) National Standards Board, and works closely with government, the police, and industry to improve safety and security.
Let us look at how Facial Recognition is being used today around the world for the benefit of countries and individuals.
BIO
For the last few years Simon has been working on GDPR and its implementation across businesses. This has entailed auditing, data mapping, policy writing and training of staff members and teams on how GDPR affects their day-to-day roles. He has worked across many different business sectors for both B2B and B2C. He has audited every type of business from a Musician to a Chocolate Factory to IT company and charities. He has written core training modules for the IDM (Institute of Direct Marketing) GDPR certificate which won an award. He guest lectures MA Students at the University of Pittsburgh each year as part of their course, this year he spoke of Data Ethics under a data protection framework.
