Angela Essel appointed chair of Nineteen Group’s International Security Expo

Essel will spearhead an Advisory Council that consists of an envious selection of the industry’s foremost experts representing private companies, global transport hubs, Critical National Infrastructure, the public sector, Government and more, all of them helping to steer the future direction and growth of International Security Expo as an event.

In her previous position as head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre, Essel was a member of the International Security Expo’s Advisory Council and has spoken at the event’s Summit and conferences on numerous occasions.

Essel held the Joint Security and Resilience Centre role for almost four years, moving into the private sector last April to work for Thales UK. This broad experience of serving within both Government and the private sector renders her ideally suited to understand the challenges and complexities of the industry as a whole. Essel will now bring an expert level of knowledge to bear.

Expanding reach

This year, International Security Expo will look to expand its international reach still further, bringing together more visitors and exhibitors from even more countries through a targeted international delegation programme supported by UK Defence and Security Exports that sits within the Department for Business and Trade.

Buyers with active or future projects around the world will be attending to review cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance their security measures and learn more about the most pressing homeland and global security challenges (as well as how best to solve them).

Innovation will once again be at the heart of the event, with the exhibition floor showcasing a vast range of the latest security products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, providing groundbreaking solutions and interactive displays that collectively demonstrate the depth and breadth of innovation the security sector has to offer.

An all-new Aviation Security Zone will be dedicated to showcasing innovations in airport security, air traffic control systems, cyber security for aviation, passenger screening technologies and aircraft safety measures, in turn aiming to bring together stakeholders who are committed to enhancing aviation security through the exploration of new technologies and strategies.

In addition to focusing on international and homeland security development, key themes will also include policy updates from Government, combating the most prevalent serious and organised crime threats, people and skills, diversity and sustainable security.

Visitors can expect even more exciting live demonstrations this year that will bring products and their applications in real-life scenarios even more to life.

The event will once again be co-located with the International Cyber Expo, itself designed to guide visitors through the ever-evolving landscape of digital security. International Cyber Expo is bursting with networking and business opportunities and provides direct access to a highly sophisticated base of IT security professionals.

Positive impact

Commenting on the appointment, Angela Essel enthused: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking on the role of chair. International Security Expo is seen throughout the industry as one of the most respected security events, not just in the UK, but also globally. I know first-hand the positive impact the event exerts on the industry, as well as on the safety and security of the public, so to be representing the event and leading this incredible Advisory Council of esteemed experts is a real honour. I cannot wait to help shape and develop this September’s event and those in future years.”

Admiral Lord West responded: “It has been a privilege and a pleasure to spend so many years as chair of this exceptional event. It’s immensely gratifying to see the many thousands of visitors come through the doors each year in search of ways in which to make us all that much safer, and the positive impact this has on our security the world over. Angela did a tremendous job leading the Joint Security and Resilience Centre and I have no doubts whatsoever that she will make a superb chair. I wish her the very best of luck in the role.”

Rachael Shattock, Group event director for the International Security Expo at Nineteen Group, explained: “Angela has been a valued friend of International Security Expo for a number of years now, so we are really delighted that she has agreed to take on the role of chair. I’m really excited to see the influence she brings to the event this year and into the future. It’s an exciting time for International Security Expo following our recent rebrand and the bold plans we have in place for this year. I would also like to thank Admiral Lord West for the fantastic work he has conducted in guiding the Advisory Council and helping to make the event the success story that it is.”

About International Security Expo

International Security Expo is the only flagship security event bringing Government, industry, academia and the entire end user community together to debate and explore current challenges and source the latest security technologies and services.

Its long-established reputation as the ‘go-to’ event for those working at the highest-levels of the global security industry will see those responsible for the security and resilience of businesses, people and Critical National Infrastructure attending alongside those leading on homeland and international security, plus the top security manufacturers and suppliers from around the world. All will join forces at London’s Olympia on 24-25 September.

Security Matters is once again proud to serve as Media Partner for both the International Security Expo and the International Cyber Expo.

*Further information is available on the event’s dedicated website at https://www.internationalsecurityexpo.com