250+ years
of combined experience

We have built a reputation as a trusted security partner, thanks to the quality and expertise of our people.
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About Us

LMS is a fiercely independent, privately owned Security Technical Advisor. Our purpose is simple; to protect our clients, their critical assets and investments whilst pioneering innovation and drive up the quality and standards of the Security Industry.

Leadership Team

Marcus Newton

Chief Executive Officer

Marcus is the CEO and the founder of LMS Security, and a Security Specialist with a reputation for providing sound, fiercely independent security advice. Through various security ... delivery-focused roles, Marcus has a strong track record of leadership and high performance, stemming from a security industry background from engineer to director level roles. Marcus is a renowned thought leader, as well as a strategic, values-driven and pragmatic business leader.

Matt Blake

Group Managing Director

Matt is Group Managing Director of Security Strongholdings, providing leadership across LMS Security Advisors and Global Protect as the Group continues to grow. With 15 years security industry experience, he works closely with the ... businesses to support strategic development, strengthen collaboration and maintain a strong focus on people, clients and performance. Matt originally joined LMS to help shape a sustainable strategy for growth, bringing a proven track record of commercial success and a people-focused approach to developing the business and its teams.

Simon Pears

Managing Director

Simon is the Managing Director of LMS Security Advisors, with significant experience across the security sector and an international background in security and risk. A Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) ... and former Chair of the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), Simon brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to LMS. He will lead the business as it grows, strengthening its capabilities and supporting its continued development as a leading independent Security Technical Advisor.

Matt McGinn

Global Protect Managing Director

Matt is recognised as an industry innovator and thought leader with over 25 years’ experience across the security sector. Starting out in the British Army, commanding both the Army’s ... Specialist Counter Intelligence Company and Technical Surveillance Counter Measures Unit, Matt reached the role of Major before joining LMS. Matt is now applying his knowledge with his expert team across security threat and risk for public and private sector clients across a number of critical industries.

Wendy O’Dell Callaway

Shared Services Director

Wendy brings extensive financial expertise and business leadership to LMS, with a career built around helping businesses navigate complex challenges. After working and living in the United States ... and founding Hippo Accountants in 2016, she joined LMS as Finance Director three years ago, supporting strategic decision-making and strengthening our foundations. Wendy also serves as Co-Chair of Inside Justice, combining her professional experience with a strong sense of purpose.

James Bryan

Secure Spaces Director

James Bryan brings a wealth of technical engineering experience to his role as Secure Spaces Director, having been in the security industry for over 15 years. ... James’ background of engineering and management provides a great blend of hands on technical capability with strong thought leadership. James uses this experience to ensure LMS supports all clients with their security requirements from initial concept design stages right through to operational delivery.

Helena Palmer

Support Services Director

Helena joined LMS Security as Director of Support Services to provide our growing business with effective and efficient back-office support.With considerable ... experience from previous roles in managing delivery teams, Helena has created a collaborative and high performing support function at LMS. Helena is our champion for compliance, performance improvement, supply chain relationship and customer service ensuring LMS is always prepared for continued growth.

Dave Price

Technical Governance Director

Dave has over 33 years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry, undertaking a wide variety of roles from engineering, technical support to business development at a national level. ... Dave brings his analytical and problem-solving approach to all situations, producing highly technical contributions to business activities, including security design, threat & risk assessments, technical specifications and even developing full business cases to HM Treasury standards.

Dan Purdy

Technical Delivery Director

Dan Purdy is Technical Delivery Director at LMS Security Advisors, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the electronic security sector. His career spans installation, service and maintenance, breakdown response and ... fault finding, progressing into programme management and technical leadership. Dan combines extensive practical knowledge with strategic insight to support the successful delivery of complex security projects and services, maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence, client needs and effective delivery.

Mark Westhead

Key Account Director

With the exception of his electrical apprenticeship undertaken abroad, Mark has spent nearly 40 years in the UK Fire & Security industry. Spending the first 15 years as an engineer, ... Mark has since held every key role in operations, culminating in Directorships in several national integrators specialising in process engineering and business improvement. Mark is a strong and experienced operator with attention to detail, a commitment to delivery excellence and a passion for great customer service.

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