Judges

Eren Bessim

Safer Business Network

Eren Bessim is the Training and Development Manager at Safer Business Network. With a background as a Metropolitan Police officer and then a career in the private sector, Eren has led impactful initiatives in equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), driving forward inclusive practices across both public and private sectors. His work continues to foster safer, more supportive environments through strategic training and community-focused development.

Geoff Brown

Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO)

Geoff joined West Yorkshire Police in 1982 and gained specialist skills and qualifications within the Firearms Support Unit where he qualified as an Intervention Officer, a Close Protection Officer, and a Tactical Advisor.

In 2001 Geoff transferred to North Yorkshire Police where he became lead for the Close Protection team managing the protected visits of The British Royal family, protected members of Parliament and foreign dignitaries.

Brett Edwards

The National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS)

As the Health, Safety and Risk Director for RMBI Care Co. who provide care for older people across 17 care homes and the National Chair for The National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS), who provide guidance, information, knowledge, support and networking opportunities across the Health and Social Care sector, Brett is focussed on effecting positive change around the way in which Health and Safety is viewed and delivered across care. 

Hana Garnham

Security Industry Federation (SIF)

Hana Garnham serves a Volunteer Administrative Services Manager at the Security Industry Federation Trade Union, bringing a wealth of experience in administrative leadership from her previous roles with the NHS.

Adam Hopper

Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE)

In 2022, Adam moved to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives as the National Ambulance Violence Prevention and Reduction Operational Lead, leading a programme of work focusing on; VPR education, data, evidence base development, regulatory and legislative compliance, professionalisation of VPR as an industry and developing a programme of restrictive interventions.

Claire Humble

UK Security Commonwealth

Claire is a highly experienced safety and security professional, with experience gained across the globe, spanning both the public and private sector. She holds positions including as Chair of the Security Commonwealth,  Board Executive Officer NAHS, Board Member of IFPO and EDI Lead for the TINYg Advisory Board.  She is the go-to security expert for top calibre brands including Formula One, Canary Wharf Group and several international agencies.   

Mike Hurst

International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO UK)

Mike Hurst CPP® CPOI has been active in the Security and Fire Sector for over 30 years and is Director of executive recruiters HJA Consult. Through his professional and volunteer leadership experience, he has developed an excellent international network of senior security professionals. A regular contributor to the security media, he has spoken and been on panels at events globally.

Tom Meredith

International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)

With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, Over the past seven years, Tom has focused on healthcare security, his current role is National Head of Security. Previously serving as National Head of Healthcare Security, Tom has developed a deep passion for driving meaningful change in the healthcare sector, enhancing safety, and fostering secure environments for patients, staff, and visitors.

Dr. Brodie Paterson

Industry Expert – European Network for Trainers In The Managment of Aggression

Dr. Paterson has worked as a clinician, manager and researcher in the public, private and not for profit sectors and has published more than a hundred and fifty papers, book chapters and research reports on violence reduction in health, social care and education. He presently Chairs the European Network for Trainers in the Management of Aggression and is a trustee of the UK Restraint Reduction Network.

Nick Reed

UK Security Commonwealth

Nicholas Reed is currently employed as EMEA regional risk manager for a large bluechip enterprise, Nicholas has strong focus on risk, security and governance of organisations. He has previously worked in both consultancy and in-house risk & security capacities across a range of organisations in both the public and private sectors including NHS, Police and the London 2012 Olympics. He has been involved in the development and consultation on several national security standards and qualifications and written material used in national training programs.

Roger Ringham

National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS)

Roger is Chair of the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS). He is a Board Director of NAHS Limited (Companies House registration 13242341), and Chair of the South West Region Security Management Group (SWSMG).

In addition, Roger works as an Assistant Director in the NHS, where he is the Head of Service for Security and Fraud Experts (SAFE).

Satty Singh

Transport for London (TfL)

Satty Singh has worked for Transport for London for over 30yrs; over 25yrs of which has been in operational training and development. Satty’s informed and supported TfL’s approach to Workplace Violence and Aggression

Kim Sunley

Royal College of Nursing

Kim is an experienced health and safety practitioner and Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at the Royal College of Nursing where she has worked for over fifteen years.  Kim holds staff side chair on the NHS Staff Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group and represents the RCN on a number of working groups focussed on improving working environments and conditions for nursing staff.  

Anas Wihaib

Women’s Security Society

Anas Wihaib is a security professional with a wealth of experience in public-private partnerships, business continuity, and corporate resilience. While originally planning to become a Scenes of Crime Officer, Anas discovered a passion for the private security industry and went on to complete a Master’s Programme focusing on the impact of business crime across UK retailers. This marked the beginning of her career in security partnership.