ABOUT
About IPSA
ABOUT
The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) is the largest membership association for individuals and companies working in the security and fire sector.
The Association was founded in 1958 to ensure professionalism in the management of security operations. As an established and recognised worldwide professional organisation it provides - in accordance with growing demand - a specialised and unrivalled service to industry and commerce.
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IPSA offers membership to those employed in the security sector and to those companies who supply services or materials used in connection with Security and Fire activities.
Our mission
To champion, protect, and professionalise security officers worldwide.
Our vision
To be the world’s leading association for frontline security officers, setting the global standard for professionalism, ethics and excellence.
Our purpose
To champion security officers worldwide, raise standards, improve working conditions, and build a professional, inclusive and future-ready industry.
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Our mission, vision and purpose:
Championing fair pay for frontline security officers
We push for industry-wide standards that ensure security officers are paid fairly, transparently, and in line with the value they bring to public safety.
Improving working conditions for frontline security officers
We advocate for safer environments, better training access, and workplace support so every officer can perform their role with dignity, confidence, and protection.
Advocating for fair contracts for frontline security officers
We promote ethical contracts and procurement practices that protect workers from exploitation, undercutting, or unfair terms putting professionalism above price.
Championing and celebrating EDI in security
We drive equality, diversity, and inclusion across the sector, celebrating the talent and voices of all communities to build a modern, representative security workforce.
IPSA aims to:
Establish, foster and encourage ethical and professional standards of work and conduct for members of the security profession. This includes fair pay, contracts, and working conditions.
​Promote the essential roles of the frontline to the wider industry and government departments and to make sure that frontline personnel are respected and encouraged to have a life long career in the security sector.
Ensure that appropriate training programs, mentoring and support are accessible to those on the frontline in order to upskill them and their teams with the evolving needs of the security industry
MEET OUR TEAM
The Association is made up of an inclusive Board from across the security sector who provide their services to represent and work with our members
Our mental health ambassador
David Fullerton
CHAIR
The EDI Exemplar
Satia Rai
CEO
Our Marcomms Maverick
Andrew Cooper
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Safety Strategist
Arsalan Khan
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & CROWD SAFETY
The security standards Champion
John Owens
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE
The Chief DARE Officer
Marie Tyler
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
The Empowerment and Pathways Champion
Narinder Sidhu
DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDING & TRAINING
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The Tech Guru
Paul Hughes
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Our Risk & Behaviours Strategist
Rebecca Cant
DIRECTOR OF COUNTER TERRORISM
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Our portfolio practitioner
Shaun Whitby
TREASURER
Black belt in building partnerships
Paul Macarthur
Director of Partnerships and Sponsorship.
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Our Times Top 50 Business Leader
Sunny Araf
DIRECTOR OF SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
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Our administrative backbone
Kaylea Newlove
ADMIN SUPPORT
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The Hero of Leicester Square
Abdullah Tanoli
FRONTLINE AMBASSADOR
Leading from the front
Abby Fullerton
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY & NTE
Our frontline ambassador
Bethany Delaney
FRONTLINE AMBASSADOR
Mentor Extraordinaire
Hayfa Ali
Coach & Mentoring Ambassador
Discover the Story Behind IPSA
A legacy built by frontline professionals. A future shaped by them.
For over six decades, IPSA has stood at the heart of the security and fire sector championing standards, protecting workers, and driving industry progress. Our history is filled with reforms, milestones, advocacy, and the voices of real frontline people who shaped the association you see today.
Explore how IPSA evolved, who led the change, and why our mission still matters more than ever.