The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman as non-executive directors of the association’s Operating Board.
Pauline, the CEO of AnekantaAI and AnekantaConsulting, is a former chair of the association. At Anekanta, she has created the architecture for several AI risk and governance frameworks featured by UK Government, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Institute of Directors. She was featured in the April 2023 edition of Professional Security Magazine.
Uzair Osman is a corporate executive with over 18 years of experience across sectors, including construction, security, digital innovation, and consulting. He is Fellow of the Royal Institute of Surveyors and is a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute. He is the Managing Director of Galliford Try Asset Intelligence, which works in the Critical National Infrastructure and built environment sectors.
As non-executive directors, they will add an independent insight into board matters, with their respective specialist knowledge offering a contribution to overall strategic direction, according to the association.
Uzair Osman said: “I am delighted to join the BSIA Operating Board as a non-executive director and look forward to contributing to enhancing the brand of the BSIA in its mission of advancing the professional security industry. In this ever-changing landscape, I am excited to work with the Board and our members to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
Pauline Norstrom, pictured, said: “I am honoured to be appointed as a non-executive director of the BSIA. I look forward to bringing my perspectives to the board regarding the responsible use of AI and remote biometrics in security to influence policy and create opportunities while minimising harms.
“I have worked with the BSIA for over 20 years, to pioneer guidance for the safe use of emerging video analytics based AI technologies including facial recognition software. It is a pleasure to be working with the Association to continue the journey to promote good practice. I am also delighted to see more women in statutory and senior leadership roles, compared with 20 years ago.”
And Martin Watson, BSIA Chair, said: “We are delighted to welcome Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman to the BSIA Operating Board as non-executive directors. With their collective years of expertise and professionalism within the security industry – and the wider business realm – our new appointments will provide a long-term term benefit to the overall direction of the association and their contributions will be highly valued.”
