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Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI “I want to thank and acknowledge the staff and all of the (30+) volunteers on the Board of Directors

Standing Down as the that I have had the pleasure to work with over the past five years. Each is a true professional in their
role, and each is dedicated to the work the Institute delivers. Without them, the Institute would not be
what it is today.

Security Institute Chief I feel the time is right after 5 years to hand over to a new Chief Executive who, along with our brilliant
new Chief Operating Officer, Anjee Vernon-Lawson, will be able to take us into the next exciting
chapter.” said Rick.

Executive SyI Chair, Peter Lavery FSyI, stated: “Rick has played an integral role in galvanising the staff and
members, transforming the SyI into the successful professional membership organisation it is today.
He always said he would stay 3-5 years, and true to his word, he will be leaving to pursue opportunities

The Security Institute (SyI) has announced that within the sector as a returning practitioner.
Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI will be standing down as “We are indebted to Rick for his hard work over the past five years – particularly in leading the digital
Chief Executive at the end of April. transformation and rallying members to support one another and share knowledge during the

Rick, who joined the SyI’s Head Office team in pandemic.
early 2017, has overseen a period of tremendous “On behalf of the Board and the membership, I would like to thank Rick and wish him every success in
growth for the organisation in terms of all his endeavours in his new role.”
membership and influence within the security
sector.
Membership has almost doubled in the past
five-year period, and now stands at about 4,300
members. This has allowed the not-for-profit to
invest in exciting professional development tools
for members, including a Mentoring Scheme that
launched in 2018 and a new Community Platform
in 2020.
At the same time, the Institute has increased
influence across the private and public sectors,
with the number of Corporate Partners
increasing. from three to 50. In addition,
more than 30 Government Departments have
supported their security professionals to join via
Group Membership Schemes.
Rick will remain in post until the end of April, and
work with the SyI’s new Chief Operating Officer,
Anjee Vernon-Lawson CSyP FSyI, to help ensure a
smooth transition, whilst the SyI recruits for a new
Chief Executive and a new and exciting chapter
for the organisation.

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