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Peter Lavery FSyI shared a few words on his appointment, saying:

“I am extremely honoured to be appointed by the Board of
Directors to be the next Chair of the Security Institute, the UK’s
largest professional membership body of security practitioners
and increasingly the pre-eminent voice of the protective security
profession. Today’s continuingly uncertain political and economic
landscape, together with the ever-present threat of terrorism,
presents both significant challenges and opportunities for our
essential workers and organisations that look to the Institute to
help them manage their skills and development during a time
of protracted uncertainty. We will continue to champion the
professional development of our members and the wider sector
and continued awareness of the important role that is played by
the security sector in protecting society, whilst supporting change’s
like ‘Martyn’s law’ through a partnership approach with the security
community, industry and government.”

Professor Alison Wakefield PhD CSyP FSyI, current Chairman also
commented, saying:

“‘I was delighted to see Peter Lavery FSyI unanimously elected as
the next Institute Chair at the last board meeting. Having served as
Deputy Chair for the last three years and supported the Validation
Board for much longer, Peter has already made a considerable
contribution to the Institute’s success. He has an intimate
knowledge of the workings of the Institute and the wider security
sector, and is very well-respected and liked by many Institute
members, fellow directors and the HQ team as well as by external
stakeholders. The Institute will appreciate and benefit from a
new Chair in 2021 with new energy and ideas to maintain the
momentum of our continuing growth in size and influence.”

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