Register of Chartered Security Professionals hosts 2024 Annual Dinner

In his formal opening address, Don Randall welcomed all new CSyPs and guests before speaking passionately about the enduring success of the Register and its increasing importance in the security profession.

For his part, Ian Dyson spoke of his pride at being appointed chair, while also referencing the enduring legacy of his predecessor, the late and very much missed Baroness Ruth Henig CBE JP DL.

Dyson’s delivery was followed by a typically rousing speech from Mike Bluestone CSyP FSyI, who read the citations of all the new members in attendance (more of whom anon) receiving their CSyP certificates.

Following on from a three-course dinner, there was a final keynote address by a spokesperson from the National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping (NACE) before Don Randall closed the night’s proceedings with a special thanks to new Chartership administrator Andreea Mocanu BA (Hons) MBA and Chartership consultant Di Thomas Hon FSyI for their hard work over the previous months.

Special thanks were also afforded to the sponsors of the evening, namely The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, Nineteen Group and LMS Security Advisors. Their dedication is key when it comes to making events such as this one a success for the Register of Chartered Security Professionals.

New CSyPs

New CSyPs admitted to the Register of Chartered Security Professionals duing the past 12 months include:

Matthew Seel CSyP

Matthew has been involved in security and intelligence for nearly his entire adult career, beginning in the Armed Forces and later transitioning to the corporate environment. During this time, he briefly worked in business development and operational delivery for Babcock’s Security and Intelligence Services, which provided him with valuable insight into the corporate world. Over the last 12 months, he has been responsible for leading the design and implementation of the current operating model for delivering protective security across Babcock as the security function underwent a period of convergence and separation.

Adam Jones CSyP

Adam Jones is a senior public sector security leader with a well-established track record of delivering successful solutions to national security policy challenges. He currently serves as the senior security advisor at the Cabinet Office. With 18 years of service as a British Army officer, Adam has worked at both the national and international levels. He also boasts four years’ worth of experience in the Civil Service as a security advisor specialising in personnel security, physical security and the provision of technical solutions to support work transacted at classified levels.  

Boguslawa Motylska CSyP MSyI

Boguslawa (aka Baxi) Motylska is a founder and director of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) UK, the security and social value consultancy for the built environment, and holds an MSc in Political Science from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Silesia. Baxi is the British lead in the International CPTED Association. She collaborates with the UK’s Department for Business and Trade in supporting the development of B2B relationships between Europe and the UK.

Wayne Owen CSyP

Wayne is a senior security leader within a Government department, known for his ability to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and strategic operating environments. He combines intellectual critical thinking with extensive experience in protective security and organisational resilience. Wayne is dedicated to embedding a strong security and resilience culture as part of secure, resilient and sustainable strategies that reduce risk, provide value for investment and support business growth. He has a proven record of exemplary strategic and operational leadership in Government and defence settings, managing large, multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and globally. Wayne influences Board-level decision-making, chairs a Government department’s Steering Group and participates in several cross-Government senior security leadership groups.

Nick Aldworth CSyP

Nick is a former military and police officer who now runs his own threat and risk consultancy. He has spent several years in both operational and strategic counter-terrorism leadership roles. Nick is also a semi-professional media commentator on policing and counter-terrorism issues. He actively campaigns for legislative change to create a more robust national approach to terrorism protection and is the author of the proposed Protect Duty, which was presented to Parliament in 2022. Additionally, Nick serves as the non-executive director for counter-terrorism and risk at Carlisle Support Services, a company specialising in national security and stewarding solutions.

Darren Hodgson CSyP

Darren is an experienced and culturally aware corporate security professional known for his positive, proactive and results-driven approach. He has a proven track record in the MENA region and is adept at working in demanding environments, including hostile overseas areas. Darren possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, exhibiting a strong ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. He excels in motivating and leading successful and productive teams, while thriving in highly pressurised and challenging work environments. Darren has previously held security clearance up to and including Developed Vetting.

Daniel Reyland CSyP

Daniel is a British Army officer (Colonel) with over 30 years of experience, specialising for the past 20-plus years in bomb disposal and countering the threat posed by CBRNE weapons. He has held a diverse range of roles, from on-the-ground EOD operator to commanding the Army’s EOD, search, C-CBRN and military working dog capabilities, overseeing upwards of 2,700 personnel. Daniel holds a first degree from Cambridge University, a Master’s degree in Defence Technology from Cranfield and was awarded the US Bronze Star in 2008 for his service with the US Forces in Iraq.

John Howells CSyP

John has worked in the security sector for over 30 years. After studying for an engineering degree at Manchester University, John joined the Royal Artillery, serving in Bosnia and Northern Ireland. Having completed an MBA with Warwick University, John worked on a number of Government, police and military projects. This took him overseas where he lived in Singapore for 11 years, advising Government clients and the maritime sector. John is now head of the security consultancy practice for Tetra Tech, itself a global multi-disciplinary company.

New CSyPs who were unable to attend the 2024 Annual Dinner included:

Alex Swanson CSyP

Toby Jefferson CSyP 

Pete Dalton CSyP

Edward Wurster CSyP 

Colin Martin CSyP

Lawrence Hobbs CSyP 

Paul Tonks CSyP 

Richard Mackintosh CSyP 

Nick Little CSyP

David Larter CSyP 

Matthew Vowles CSyP

Jason Keen CSyP 

Charles Curry CSyP

Kevin Hogg CSyP