In the fourth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, chats standards (such as LPS1175), compliance and high security with Ian Hoey, Divisional Sales & Marketing Director, Meesons, John Gregory, Senior Business Manager – CNI & Special Projects, Meesons and Richard Flint, Technical and Commercial Lead for Physical Security, BRE Group.

Ian supports Meesons on a divisional level, providing his expertise across all subsidiaries, including the UK, Gulf and Europe, focusing on building strategies for Meesons to drive business growth. John has been working for Meesons since 2008 and is highly experienced, specialising in critical national infrastructure and government. Richard is one of the UK’s leading experts in physical security standards. He has over 23 years’ experience in testing and certification of security products at the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).

In this discussion, James learns more about how Meesons embraces security standards and integrates them within business operations, what challenges high security buildings typically encounter and how BRE Group collaborates with industry stakeholders to promote awareness and the understanding of standards.

In the fourth instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, International Security Journal Editor, James Thorpe, is joined by Danny Garrido, President of Traka Americas, a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. 

Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Danny has unique perspectives and vast knowledge, which spans both domestic and emerging markets globally. With responsibility overseeing strategic partnerships, operational efficiencies, product integrations and new business development, his leadership has led to high impact growth across multiple sectors for many years. Danny joined Traka in 2013 and has since helped hundreds of companies secure, manage and audit keys and assets at thousands of locations worldwide.

In this valuable discussion, James finds out more about how Traka develops products to meet changing customer requirements and how it is continuing to strengthen its presence in sectors such as corrections, law enforcement, gaming, hospitality and schools. Moreover, Danny highlights the importance of employing the right people to ensure consistent growth and success. 

In the third instalment of the ISJ Leaders in Security Podcast, James Thorpe, Editor of International Security Journal, discusses the transition from analogue sensors to digital technologies and the importance of taking a multi-layered approach with Rick Wakeham, Senior Technology Consultant and Mark Cosgrave, Divisional Director Western Europe, OPTEX Security EMEA.

OPTEX is a leading manufacturer of detection systems and a global solutions provider across multiple sectors and industries. The EMEA division has two headquarters in Europe, each dedicated to a specific business domain – Security and Entrance. The company strives to be number one in these respective specialist markets by focusing on a strong customer-oriented strategy.

In this discussion, Rick and Mark tell James more about the history of OPTEX and highlight the different technologies the company offers in both the security and intrusion detection space. Moreover, both experts highlight the importance of taking a holistic approach to educating and supporting people in the industry whilst shedding light on what OPTEX’s plans are for the future.