Appointment of new COO at Longmoor Security

RNS Number : 6949I

Westminster Group PLC

20 June 2011

 



20^th June 2011

Westminster Group Plc:

New Chief Operating Officer at Longmoor Security

Longmoor Security Ltd ("Longmoor" or the "Company"), the specialist provider of high quality security personnel for homeland security, risk management, consultancy, close protection and training and a division of the Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or 'the Group'), the AIM listed supplier of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Major Keith Wright as new Chief Operating Officer to head up its worldwide operations.

Keith joined the British Army as a Junior Leader in 1971, in 1973 at the age of 17 he successfully completed "P Company" the pre-parachute selection course and joined the UK Airborne Forces in August of that year.

In 1976 at the age of 20 Keith successfully passed the SAS Selection Course making him one of the youngest soldiers ever to join this elite and world famous Regiment.

This marked a 34 year career of unbroken service with the UK Special Forces (UKSF).  During this time Keith participated in a number of operational deployments and conducted numerous overseas training tasks and exercises.  This prolonged exposure to high intensity environments gave Keith a unique opportunity to develop his strategic management and organisational skills.

Keith is qualified in protective security and he has organised and led world-wide close protection and counter terrorist training tasks.  He is a member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM) he has been awarded a Graduateship in Leadership and Management from the City and Guilds Institute (GCGI) he holds a Diploma in Safety Management (Dip SM) and he is a certified registered practitioner in Managing Successful Business Programmes.

Commenting on Keith's appointment Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am pleased to welcome Major Keith Wright into the Westminster Group and delighted we have secured the services of someone of his calibre and experience to head up our Longmoor business.

"Longmoor has tremendous growth potential and given Keith's extensive experience in training and operational activities and his undoubted management skills I fully expect to see the company flourish under his leadership. 

"Keith will be joining a strong team with a wide range of specialist skills gained from elite regiments such as UK Special Forces and Royal Military Police (RMP) as well as ex UK Police officers." 

Commenting on his appointment Major Keith Wright added:

"I am extremely pleased to be joining Longmoor and the Westminster Group who I believe offer outstanding opportunities. Having spent most of my life working with elite units I am delighted to be now joining what I believe to be an elite company operating within the security industry.

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler                                        01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Nicholas Mearing-Smith                      01295 756 300

Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc

Alex Clarkson                                      0161 831 1512

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Notes:

Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.

For further information please visit www.wg-plc.com

 

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