| Julie Kenny CBE DL has been appointed vice-chairman of the British Security Industry Association |
Julie Kenny has been involved in the BSIA for some 17 years including two stints as Chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section. Julie is Managing Director of Pyronix Limited, and Chairman, CEO and major shareholder of its parent company Secure Holdings Limited.
John Bates, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "Julie brings to the role within the BSIA a wealth of experience of the private security industry and extensive knowledge of the workings of the Association. As a champion of small business in the Yorkshire region, Julie has made a real difference in advising and supporting Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and I hope that her enthusiasm for this area will bring further benefit for BSIA's membership of which 84% are SMEs."
Speaking on her new appointment, Julie Kenny said: "I am delighted to have been appointed vice-chairman of the BSIA. I have long been a strong supporter of the Association and the work it undertakes raising standards, increasing professionalism and acting as the representative voice of our industry. I aim to assist the Chairman and Chief Executive of the Association in furthering the work of the BSIA in all these areas, bringing further success for the BSIA and its members."