Eduard J. Emde, CPP, has advanced to the presidency of ASIS International (ASIS), the largest organization for security management professionals worldwide. Emde is principal consultant for BMKISS Europe, an independent security support organization based in the Netherlands, and the first non-U.S. practitioner to serve as president of ASIS. Emde joined the organization in 1990 as a student. “The intrinsic value of ASIS is the composition of the membership body. Over the course of its long and rich history, ASIS has established itself as the leading forum for security practitioners to expand ...

When up to 12,000 American football fans visited London’s Trafalgar Square for a free promotional event this autumn, crowd management specialist Integrated Security Consultants (ISC) was responsible for ensuring their safety. The event was organised by the USA’s National Football League (NFL) in the run up to the match between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears at Wembley Stadium. ISC also protected visiting celebrities including Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. and the cheerleading team for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As part of a London-wide publicity campaign for one of the la...

G4S, the world’s leading security solutions provider, will continue its 2012 baton relay in Cardiff tomorrow (20 January) to help raise awareness of career opportunities for disabled people in the security sector. The relay idea was originally devised by Remploy, the specialist employment services company, to celebrate the achievements of disabled people. More than 1,000 batons were handed out by Remploy last November and each person receiving one was asked to share an inspirational story of a disabled person, or an organisation linked to disability. Valerie Dale, HR Director at G4S Secure...

MITIE Group PLC (“MITIE”), the strategic outsourcing and energy services company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Prison Service as its partner to bid for the management of all nine prisons currently involved in the prison competition announced by Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke in July 2011. MITIE was selected following a competition between a number of providers and the partnership arrangement will start immediately. This agreement signals a new approach to competition for the Prison Service who will harness the expertise and experience of both org...

Emprise Services plc, leading support services provider, starts the new year in exactly the same vein it finished the last by retaining yet another longstanding theatre contract. In the last quarter of 2011 Emprise announced it had retained both Delfont Mackintosh and Ambassador Theatre Group clocking up 12 and 11 years of service respectively. Emprise now adds to this winning streak by successfully retaining the National Theatre for a further three year term. Emprise has worked with the National Theatre since 2008, providing daily cleaning, housekeeping, kitchen deep cleans and window clea...

One of the most prestigious events of the licensed retail industry calendar, the 2012 BII Annual Lunch will take place on Tuesday 8th May 2012. Join us and our 2012 partners, Britvic, at The Grosvenor House in London. Michelle Mone, OBE Our theme focuses on Success in Business, Excellence in Customer Service and Pride in Great Britain, and out guest speaker is Michelle Mone OBE, co-owner of MJM International and the creator of Ultimo. Listed as one of the top 3 female entrepreneurs in the UK Michelle’s straight talking speech will give guests a genuine down to earth personal account of h...

Compass is named as one of the signatories to the Business Compact, the Deputy Prime Minister's flagship scheme to create fairer opportunities to get the best jobs. Ian Sarson, Group Managing Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland commented, "People are at the very heart of our business and we are dedicated to providing opportunities to people from all walks of life and equipping our employees with the skills and training they need to progress within this dynamic industry. We also want to encourage and inspire the future generation which is why we work with schools and colleges to run a J...

Alf Duch-Pedersen, Chairman of G4S plc, has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the board in 2012 G4S plc (“G4S”), the international security solutions provider, today announces that its Chairman, Alf Duch-Pedersen, has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the board in 2012. Mr Duch-Pedersen will remain as Chairman until a suitable successor has been appointed. The process to find a replacement for Mr Duch-Pedersen is now underway and is being conducted by the Nomination Committee, led by the Senior Independent Director, Lord Condon. ...

MITIE Group PLC ("MITIE"), the strategic outsourcing and energy services company, is pleased to announce that it has been recommended as the preferred bidder by Edinburgh City Council for its integrated facilities management contract. The recommendation is for MITIE to enter into a partnership contract with the Council for the next seven years. MITIE, as prime contractor, proposes to establish Vital Edinburgh as a wholly owned subsidiary of MITIE Group PLC. Vital Edinburgh will be supported by partners Atkins and Lambert Smith Hampton. This potential strategic partnership is due to ...

MITIE Group PLC (“MITIE”), the strategic outsourcing and energy services company, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the leading energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx Holdings Limited (“Utilyx”). Utilyx provides a number of services relating to its clients’ energy demands including strategic planning, procurement and risk management, all of which are designed to manage the business impact of energy consumption and rising energy costs. The acquisition of Utilyx will complement and enhance MITIE’s existing CarbonCare energy services capabilities. The energy servic...