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  • Daniel Slade appointed Regional Operational Lead for London CSC, boosting security initiatives.
  • CSC focuses on collaboration between security companies and City of London Police.
  • Daniel Slade's 'people-first' approach enhances security, supports communities, and fosters unity.

Securitas UK has confirmed the appointment of Daniel Slade as the Regional Operational Lead for the City Security Council London Group (CSC) starting 1 January 2026. In this role, Slade will play a pivotal part in progressing the CSC's goals, which include intelligence sharing, crisis response coordination, and partnership with the City of London Police.

Alongside his new responsibilities with the CSC, Daniel Slade will maintain his position as Area Director for London at Securitas UK, a role he has held for the last 16 years. His tenure has been marked by his leadership in driving cultural change, pursuing innovation, and achieving commercial growth across various client sites.

CSC's key objective

Slade is passionate about the group's essential support role for emergency services during significant incidents

As an advocate of the CSC's mission, Slade is passionate about the group's essential support role for emergency services during significant incidents. His career, which spans more than 22 years in security operations and strategic partnerships, highlights his dedication to fostering trust, collaboration, and a focus on customer needs. 

Additionally, he has acted as an executive sponsor for significant global, European, and UK accounts, promoting aligned objectives and mutual success for clients and partners.

The primary aim of the CSC is to cultivate partnerships between security firms operating within the city and the City of London Police, ensuring a collaborative response during crises, significant events, and major incidents affecting the City of London.

Collaboration across security businesses

Commenting on his appointment, Daniel Slade, Area Director for London and Southeast at Securitas UK, stated: "I am honoured to take on this role with the CSC. I have always believed that resilience stems from unity, and I look forward to working with our partners to strengthen security, support our communities, and enhance public confidence across London."

He added, "I have supported the CSC for some time; they drive true collaboration across security businesses within the City of London, which is an important support driver for the emergency services."

Security experts across a wide range of functions

David Ward, Founder of the City Security Council, expressed: "Our leadership teams bring together security experts across a wide range of functions, from risk and intelligence professionals to seasoned operators."

He further noted, "We are united by our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our cities and communities. We’re delighted to welcome Daniel and confident he will bring exceptional leadership and vision to this role."

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