Insights

  • 6 November 2026

LMS Security Advisors Strengthens Leadership Structure to Support Continued Growth

LMS Security Advisors has strengthened its leadership structure as part of the wider development of Security Strongholdings Group (SSH), creating greater clarity across the Group while supporting the continued growth of its businesses. 

Marcus Newton will continue as CEO and Founder of Security Strongholdings Group, with Matt Blake taking on the role of Group Managing Director. Matt will work across LMS Security Advisors and Global Protect Risk and Intelligence, supporting collaboration and the wider strategic development of the Group. 

At LMS Security Advisors, Simon Pears CSyP has been appointed Managing Director, bringing extensive global experience across the security sector and dedicated leadership as the business continues to grow both in the UK and beyond. 

Simon’s appointment strengthens the leadership team at LMS and supports our continued focus on independent, technically informed security advice across a range of sectors and environments. 

Alongside this, Wendy O’Dell Callaway has taken on the role of Shared Services Director, leading a new central Shared Services function within the Security Strongholdings Group. The function will provide stronger support across the Group, helping the businesses better collaborate and streamline. 

Matt McGinn continues as Managing Director of Global Protect, bringing continuity to the leadership of the Group’s rapidy growing risk and intelligence capability. 

Together, the leadership structure brings experience from across the Group while giving each business clear leadership and support as it moves forward. 

For LMS, this provides a strong platform to continue developing our people, strengthening our expertise and delivering independent, high-quality security advice to clients across the UK and internationally.